Description
The TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator – Standard is a high-performance instrument designed to automate the application of uniform wet films for paints, coatings, inks and other liquid formulations. By providing consistent and reproducible drawdown motion, this automatic applicator removes operator variability and ensures precise control over film thickness and application speed. It is ideal for coating laboratories, quality control departments and production environments where consistent film preparation is critical for downstream testing such as viscosity, dry film thickness, cure, adhesion, colour evaluation and more.
This standard model combines robust construction with simple operation, making it a dependable solution for routine and high-throughput film application tasks. Available in different models, please find options below.
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How It Works
- Place the test panel or substrate securely on the applicator platform or bed.
- Select the appropriate film applicator bar, drawdown bar or gap tool for the desired wet film thickness.
- Mount the bar in the holder and adjust the position and height as required.
- Set the applicator speed and travel distance using the control interface.
- Start the applicator; it will move the applicator bar steadily across the panel surface at the selected speed.
- The result is a uniform wet film layer with reproducible thickness across the panel.
- Allow the film to level or dry before performing subsequent testing or evaluation.
The automatic motion ensures consistent application, reduces manual variation and supports efficient sample preparation.
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Key Features & Benefits
- Automated wet film application for repeatable results
- Adjustable speed and travel for precise control
- Compatible with a wide range of film applicators and bars
- Improves consistency and reduces operator error
- Easy to operate via intuitive controls
- Eliminates variations caused by speed, pressure, or drawdown direction
- Various accessories separately available
Technical Data
Performance & Movement
| Traverse Speed | 0.1 – 500 mm/s |
| Traverse Speed Accuracy | ± 1% of set speed |
| Stroke Length | 50 – 430 mm (1.97 – 16.34 in) |
| Stroke Length Accuracy | ± 2 mm (± 0.08 in) |
Sample & Substrate Capacity
| Max. Test Chart Size | 515 × 300 mm (20.28 × 11.81 in) |
| Max. Test Chart Thickness | 9 mm (0.35 in) |
| Max. Thickness of Test Substrate (incl. coating) | 35 mm (1.38 in) |
| Automatic Vacuum Areas | DIN A5, DIN A4, DIN A3, Scrub |
| Max. Vacuum Area | DIN A3 / Scrub |
Applicator Compatibility
| Wire Bar Spiral Area | max. 325 mm (12.8 in) |
| Min. Wire Bar Length | 345 mm (13.58 in) |
| Max. Wire Bar Diameter | 10 – 80 mm (0.39 – 3.15 in) |
| Max. Alternative Applicator Width | max. 300 mm (11.81 in) |
| Alternative Applicator Height | 0 – 10 mm (0 – 0.39 in at fixation points) |
Dimensions & Weight (Basic Unit)
| Depth | 490 mm (19.29 in) |
| Width | 640 mm (25.2 in) |
| Height | 290 mm (11.42 in) |
| Net Weight | 33 kg |
Electrical Specifications
| Power Supply | 100 – 240 V / 50 – 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | max. 50 W |
Display & Controls
| Display | 480 × 272 pixel TFT |
| Controls | 5-button navigation |
| Optional Input | Mouse & keyboard |
| Menu Languages | English, Spanish, Chinese, Polish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian |
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Type of models
CSTAB4120 Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Glass Bed)
CSTAB4220 Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Perforated Vacuum Bed)
CSTAB4400 Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Heated Preforated vacuum bed)
CSTAB4320 Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Double Channel Vacuum Bed)
CSTAB4420 Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Combined, without Bed)
As an alternative to the Standard model, a Compact model is also available
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Scope of Supply
- Automatic Film Applicator – Standard unit
- Vacuum or glass bed (depending on chosen model)
- Wire bar weight
- Power cable
- User instructions
Film applicator bars, drawdown tools and test panels are supplied separately.
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Tools
- CSTAB3075 Grindometer Tool
- CSTAB3500 Drying time recorder Tool
- CSTAB3900 Hardness Pen Tool
- CSTAB4600 TQC Sheen Block Applicator Weights
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Manufacturing and Standards
The Standard Automatic Film Applicator is manufactured by TQC Sheen, part of Industrial Physics, and engineered to deliver precise and reproducible wet film application. Its robust design and adjustable controls support standard sample preparation procedures used in coatings laboratories, quality control departments and industrial production environments, helping ensure consistent test conditions and reliable data across multiple batches and formulations. The Automatic Film Applicator meets the following standard:
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Links
TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator Standard | Video Applicators
TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator Standard | Product Sheet
TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator Standard |Data Sheet AB4120 – Datasheet
TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator Standard |Data Sheet AB4400 – Datasheet
TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator Standard |Leaflet AB4000 – Leaflets (1.52 MB)
TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator Standard | Manual AB4120 – Manual
TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator Standard | Manual AB4400 – Manual (5.83 MB)
