FOM SD 500 | Steel Series
Designed to focus on performance and user convenience, the FOM slot-die harnesses cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional coating quality across the expansive 500 mm width. Its lightweight build and integrated handle ensure portability without compromising stability or precision, making it ideal for diverse production environments requiring both efficiency and accuracy.
Applications
Our slot-die heads are designed for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:
- Battery slurries and battery production process
- PEM Fuel Cells
- Hydrogen Fuel Cells
- Power-to-X Films
- OPV/Photovoltaic Cells
- Solar Panel Technology
- OLED
- Perovskites
- Transparent Conductive Foils
- Printed Electronics (Lab-on-a-chip)
- Printed Biosensors
FOM SD 500 Features
The FOM SD 500 is our largest standard-size stainless-steel slot-die head, and it’s compatible with FOM coating machines such as FOM alphaSC, FOM alphaR2R, and FOM moduloR2R. It achieves a flatness tolerance of ≤ 5 µm across its entire surface, ensuring uniform coatings. Constructed from chemically passivated stainless steel 1.4404, it offers exceptional corrosion resistance. The FOM SD 500 accommodates coating widths from 10 to 500 mm and handles viscosities from 1 cP to over 100,000 cPs at 25°C. It includes a standard single manifold, dual ports for pressure measurement and air ventilation, and a 1/8” NPT thread for tube connections. This durable yet lightweight design ensures easy assembly, disassembly, and maintenance, making it perfect for efficient and reliable coating applications.
Are you looking for a smaller slot-die head or one made of PEEK? Check out our full Steel Series and PEEK Series here.
Key features
- Engineered for effortless disassembly, assembly, and cleaning
- Custom shim and meniscus guide designs
- Lip protection on slot-die supports a self-standing feature, aiding manufacturing processes
- Adaptable design with or without a meniscus guide for versatile coating applications
- Facilitates precise FOM alignment design for reliable shim and meniscus guide positioning
- Includes lightweight, high-quality protective flight case for shipping and storage
- Integrated pressure gauge enhances functionality
- Allows for double-sided coating applications on the FOM moduloR2R
- Cost effective large area coatings
- Built with innovative lightweight materials, allowing for easy handling and maneuvering without compromising stability or precision
Technical specifications
- Flatness tolerance on inside planes of FOM SD: ≤ 5 µm achieved over the entire surface
- Material: stainless-steel 1.4404 chemically passivated for high corrosion resistance
- Coating width: 10-500 mm
- Standard single manifold
- Viscosity range: from 1 cPs to more than 100,000 cP at 25 °C
- Dual port: Pressure measurement port and air ventilation port
- Pressure measurement port available
- Thread for connecting tubes 1/8” NPT
FAQ
Can all FOM coating machines use the FOM SD 500 slot-die head? The FOM SD 500 is compatible with FOM alphaSC, FOM alphaR2R, and FOM moduloR2R.
What is the viscosity range in FOM SD 500? The viscosity range for the FOM SD 500 slot-die head is from 1 cP to over 100,000 cPs at 25°C.
What application areas is FOM SD 500 applicable to? FOM SD 500 can be used in various applications within battery manufacturing, solar and tandem solar cells, fuel cells, MedTech, printed biosensors, etc. Contact our experts if you doubt whether our slot-die heads can be used in your research and industry.
Is the FOM SD 500 easy to assemble, disassemble, and clean? Yes, it is designed for easy assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and maintenance, providing a hassle-free user experience.
Where can I find tutorials on assembling the slot-die head? Tutorials on assembling the slot-die head can typically be found in the product manual provided by FOM Technologies. You can subscribe to our online academy for step-by-step tutorials or contact FOM Technologies for more help with assembly procedures.
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