Versatile sheet-based platforms
Sheet-based coating holds the substrate on a fixed vacuum bed and moves the slot-die head across it, so every layer is deposited under directly controlled conditions.
Single-substrate coating platform
Sheet-based machines coat one substrate at a time on a vacuum table, with heating available depending on the system. Gap, speed and dispense are set per run, with the same slot-die head used across formulations.
When to choose sheet-based
Choose sheet-based when you are screening formulations, working with rigid or brittle substrates, or need minimal material volume per experiment.
Typical users
Research groups and R&D teams across materials science, developing, screening and refining coating recipes on individual substrates.
Sheet-based coating machines
Each platform covers a different stage, from entry-level manual setups to fully automated systems. Open a machine page for specifications, drying options and slot-die head compatibility.
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Flexible slot-die heads for evolving coating needs
The machine sets the range; the head defines how the material is applied.
Platform & tooling
- The machine is the base platform, providing motion, stability and process control.
- The slot-die head is the interchangeable part that defines how material is applied.
- You can switch heads to move between applications without replacing the full system.
Compatibility logic
- Each machine supports a defined range of slot-die head configurations.
- Compatibility depends on machine type, coating width, capacity, and mounting and fluid setup.
- The platform sets the limits; the head is selected within that range.
Key variables
- Heads are selected on a few core parameters tied to your application.
- Width defines coating area and throughput.
- Material — steel or PEEK — ensures chemical compatibility, and precision level matches the required coating quality.
FOM’s Tensor coating software
Turns coating expertise into repeatable, scalable recipes. A clean, guided user interface takes you from setup to run with recipe-based control and storage to reuse coating protocols and test coating parameters in a structured way. The same intuitive workflow spans research tools and pilot lines, helping you scale by width and throughput without reworking your process. Advanced options—such as sequences, drying/profile management, web handling, and tension control.
Why it matters
- Save time with easy setup and reusable recipes.
- Get the same results every time with locked settings and history tracking.
- Scale with ease by using familiar software and protocols as you move from the lab to the pilot line