Slot Die Coater
Lab Equipment, Thin Film Coating
Versatile and Precise Slot Die Coating in Any Laboratory
Scale up your research with an adaptable and low cost coating system
Overview | Specifications | Features | Gallery | In the Box | Accessories | Resources and Support
Elevate your research with scalable coating technology. Our complete slot die coater features an integrated high-precision syringe pump and customizable head. With stage speeds ranging from 50 μm.s-1 to 75 mm.s-1, an improved flow rate range (0.5–624 μl.s-1 for a 5 ml syringe), easy leveling, and large coating area, you have full control over the parameters critical to improving the uniformity of your films.
This slot die coater is suitable for users at any level. With intuitive software and adaptable design, you control the flow rate, coating speed, plate temperature, alignment, channel thickness, head height, multiple step programming, and more. Our modular accessories make the Ossila Slot Die Coater easy to tailor to your specific coating needs.
Uniform Thin Films
Over large areas
Precision Alignment
2-point levelling system
Adaptable Design
Interchangeable add-ons
Compact and Complete
Easy lab integration
Specifications
| Maximum Hotplate Temperature | 140°C (284 °F) |
|---|---|
| Stage Surface Roughness (RMS) | <3 μm* |
| Stage Surface Flatness | <20 μm* |
| Linear Motion Levelness | 0.05% variation (50μm/100mm travel)* |
| Stage Travel Length | 150 mm (maximum) |
| Maximum Head Width | 100 mm |
| Minimum Stage Speed | 50 μm.s-1 |
| Maximum Stage Speed | 75 mm.s-1 |
| Maximum Head to Substrate Travel Distance | 13 mm |
| Power Supply | DC 24 V, 6.2 A, via 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz power adapter |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 360 mm x 280 mm x 190 mm (14.2" x 11" x 7.5") |
| Weight | 10.35 kg |
* Values determined at a stage temperature of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
Integrated Syringe Pump
| Minimum Syringe Speed | 6 μm.s-1 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Syringe Speed | 7.5 mm.s-1 |
Slot Die Heads
| 50 mm Head | 100 mm Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Maximum Coating Width | 50 mm | 100 mm |
| Sets of Shims |
25mm wide; 100 μm thick (x5) 25mm wide; 50 μm thick (x5) 50mm wide; 100 μm thick (x5) 50mm wide; 50 μm thick (x5) |
75mm wide; 100 μm thick (x5) 75mm wide; 50 μm thick (x5) 100mm wide; 100 μm thick (x5) 100mm wide; 50 μm thick (x5) |
| Sets of Meniscus Guides |
25mm wide; 0.5mm, 1mm, and 1.5mm protrusions 50mm wide; 0.5mm, 1mm, and 1.5mm protrusions |
75mm wide; 0.5mm, 1mm, and 1.5mm protrusions 100mm wide; 0.5mm, 1mm, and 1.5mm protrusions |
| Luer Lock Adapter | Stainless Steel M5 to Luer Lock Adapter | |
| Tubing and Connector Material | PTFE Tubing, high density PP Luer lock connectors, stainless steel Luer lock to thread connector | |
User Manuals
Slot Die Coater Version 1 (L2005A1) user manual (legacy)
Slot Die Coater Version 2 (L2005A2) user manual
Slot Die Coater Features
Adaptable Slot Die Head
With an adaptable slot die head, use interchangeable stainless steel shims and meniscus guides to control channel thickness, guide your meniscus, and carefully control your thin film coating. We have a wide range of shims, meniscuses and heads to choose from, or you can contact us about our custom options.
Reliable and Precise Flow Rates
The slot die coater uses an integrated syringe pump with inbuilt micro-step technology, ensuring precise solution flow, controlled start and end times, and a wide range of flow rates. Achieve flow rates from 1.8 ml/hr to 2.24 l/hr and choose from a range of syringe sizes from 2 ml up to 50 ml.
Temperature Controlled Stage
Increase the substrate temperature to improve wetting, reduce the surface tension, or assist in the drying process. For environments with high air flow or if using our slot die coater air knife, you can set a temperature offset to correct for differences between the substrate and hotplate.
Wide Range of Coating Speeds
The enhanced motorized stage provides smooth, continuous movement across a range of speeds. Achieve speeds as low as 50 μm.s-1 and as high as 75 mm.s-1 to alter the processing window, control the filmn thickness, and find the best parameters for defect-free coatings.
Large Coating Area
A maximum travel distance of 150 mm and slot die head coating width of up to 100 mm gives a maximum possible coating area of roughly 150 cm2. Slot die coating is comparable with R2R processing, so you can use this technique to scale to larger areas.
Head Height Control
Adjust the slot die head relative to the stage with the two micrometers on top of the head carriage. By varying the gap height, you can improve the stability of the meniscus and alter the minimum wet film thickness. This adjustable gap means you can coat various different substrates with ease and accuracy.
Customizable Add-Ons
We are creating additional accessories to use with the slot die coater to help improve the optimization process. You can now control the drying process of your film with our compitable air knife. Coming soon, there will also be a roller attachment so you can coat flexible substrates and foils.
Slot Die Coater Gallery
In the Box
- Slot die coating system
- Slot die head (including screw fittings and luer lock adapter)*
- Meniscus guide set*
- Shim set*
- Slot die coater PTFE tubing (pack of 5)*
- 5 ml (6 ml) Norm-Ject Disposable Luer Lock Syringe (pack of 10)*
- Power supply
* Also available to be purchased separately
Accessories and Related Products
Resources and Support
Upgrading the Ossila Slot Die Coater
Our newest system has some important improvements that will enhance your coating processes.
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How to Set Up the Ossila Slot Die Coater
Learn how to set up the slot die coater and begin optimizing your large area thin film depositions.
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