Compact Film Applicator/ Draw Down

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ASTM Standard – ASTM D823 The TQC AFA Compact is a film applicator that accepts charts up to A4 size or 8.3 x 11.7 inch (210 x 297 mm). Application speed can be set from 1 to 150 mm/s. The AFA Compact is suitable for both wire wound rod applicators and block applicators. Operating is easy through the standard TQC operating interface. The AFA Compact is available with a glass bed or a perforated vacuum bed.   Features     Traverse Speed 1 – 150 mm/s / 0.03 – 5.90 in/s and infinitely adjustable. Triple i Control – Operating is very easy with the Triple i operating interface. This unique system guides the operator through the interface of TQC lab-machines. At each step of the operating menu the interface detects which buttons are active and indicates these by means of an illuminated red center. This results in a very intuitive operating system which is enhanced with information on the machine’s display. Supplied with drip pan and paper holder for easy cleaning. Charts up to A4 size Safe 24V powered Very accurate traverse speed <1% Compatible with a large range of application tool.   Two Available Models       TQC Automatic Film Applicator Compact Glass Bed This model keeps the test charts in position via means of a glass bed which is produced out of ultra-flat, hardened, float glass. Test coating test charts or other specimen are kept in place via a manual stainless steel clamping mechanism. For cleaning purposes, the glass bed can easily be removed without the use of any tools. AB3650 can be used with hiding power charts, opacity charts, spreading rate charts, brushout cards, metal test panels, paper- or cardboard coating test charts, penetration charts, plastic or wooden sample panels, foils or other flexible surfaces with a max. dimension of Din A4 or 8.3 x 11.7 inches (210 x 297 mm).       TQC Automatic Film Applicator Compact Vacuum Bed This model keeps the test charts in position via means of an ultra-flat perforated vacuum bed made of hard-anodized aluminum. A stainless-steel clamp is also fitted to fix the draw down charts without vacuum. For cleaning purposes, the vacuum plate can easily be removed without the use of any tools. AB3655 can be used with hiding power charts, opacity charts, spreading rate charts, metal test panels, paper- or cardboard coating test charts, brushout cards, penetration charts, plastic or wooden sample panels, foils, or other flexible surfaces with a max. dimension of Din A4 or 8.3 x 11.7 inches (210 x 297 mm).   Applications     Paint research & development laboratories Paint production and quality control Raw materials Adhesive manufacturers Battery research & development Cosmetics   Diagram         Technical Data     Technical Data Automatic Film Applicator Traverse Speed: 0.03 – 5.90 inches (1-150mm) Traverse Speed Accuracy: <1% Stroke Length: 9.84 inch (250mm) Stroke Length Accuracy: <0.03 inch (<1mm (0.025mm/step)) Max Test Chart Size: DIN A4 / 8.3 x 11.7″ (210 x 297 mm) Max Test Substrate Thickness: 0.31 inch (8mm) including coating Max Size of Panel: 11.81 x 7.87 x 0.31 inch (300x200x8) Max Height Film Applicators: 1.57 inch (40 mm) Wire Bar Length: >8.66 inch (>220mm) Wire Bar Diameter: 0.23-0.5 inch (6-12.7mm) Volume Drip Pan: 30 ml Min. Vacuum: -100 mbar Diameter Vacuum Holes: 0.05 inch (1.3mm) Distance Vacuum Bed Holes: 0.86 inch (22mm) Number of Holes in Vacuum Bed: 117 Vacuum Connection: 0.23 inch (6mm) Quick Connect Dimensions: 13.18 x 15.74 x 7.48 inch (335 x 400 x 190 mm) Mass: 27.55 lbs. (12.5 kg) Power: 110 – 240 VAC / 50 – 60 HZ Power Consumption: Max. 40 watt Display: 128 x 64 pixels graphical LCD, 70mm x 40 mm, white illuminated heated Languages: English

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