The Byko-drive Automatic Applicator is an economical film applicator that improves the consistency of drawdowns. When more than one operator is drawing down the same coating or ink, the dry film appearance will vary because of different drawdown techniques. Drawdown speed and pressure on the applicator tool will impact the result. Film thickness, gloss, opacity, and color can vary with differing drawdown techniques. The byko-drive is available with a vacuum plate or glass plate with clamp. Applicator bars, U-shaped bars, applicator frames, film casting knifes, and wire-wound rods are acceptable applicators. The byko-drive has a compact design consisting of a light-weight aluminum chassis and impact resistant thermo-plastic cover.
The byko-drive has two user selectable speeds:
Technical Specification for Byko-Drive Automatic Film Applicator | |
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Voltage | 100-240V/50-60 Hz |
Traverse Speed | 1 in/s (10 mm/s) |
Traverse Speed Accuracy | ± 5% |
Wire Bar Diameter | 0.25 - 0.75 in (6 - 19 mm) |
Wire Bar Test Length Maximum | 16.0 in (406 mm ) |
Stroke Length | 1 – 9.25 in (25 – 235 mm) |
Test Panel Size Maximum | 9 x 12 in (229 x 305 mm) |
Dimensions | 14.38 x 9 x 5 in (365 x 229 x 127 mm) |
Weight | 13 lbs (6 kg) |
Drawdowns made by hand can show irregularities caused by variations in speed and pressure on the applicator tool. The quality of the drawdown will be dependent on the shear rate and the weight on the applicator. Measurements of film properties such as abrasion resistance, hiding power and gloss are greatly affected by the application quality.
The Automatic Film Applicator guarantees a linear and even movement of the film applicator – repeatable and high quality results are guaranteed:
Technical Specification for Large Automatic Film Applicator | |
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Traverse Speed | 2 - 20 in/s (50 - 500 mm/s) |
Traverse Speed Accuracy | 0.4 in/s (10 mm/s) |
Display Resolution | 0.4 in/s (10 mm/s) |
Wire Bar Diameter | 0.4 - 0.5 in (10 - 13 mm) |
Wire Bar Test Length | 12.4 in max. (320 mm max.) |
Wire Bar Minimum Length | 16.0 in (407 mm) |
Stroke Length |
6.7 in (170 mm); 13.4 in (340 mm) |
Test Panel Size | 16.5 x 11.8 in (420 x 300 mm) |
Preset Speed Memories | 2 |
Power Supply | 230/115 V, 50/60 Hz selectable |
Power Consumption | 130 Watts |
Dimensions | 24.9 x 8.7 x 19.7 in (632 x 220 x 500 mm) |
Weight | 99.2 lbs (45 kg) |
Comes complete with: Note: Applicator and test charts must be ordered separately. |
Smaller footprint version of the PA-2101 Automatic Film Applicator. The Small Film Applicator has a clipboard only to hold the drawdown chart. The clipboard size will accommodate a 7.5 x 10.25 inch chart. Only one stroke length is available.
Technical Specification for Small Automatic Film Applicator | ||
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Display Resolution | 0.4 in/s (10 mm/s) | |
Traverse Speed | 2 - 20 in/s (50 - 500 mm/s) | |
Traverse Speed Accuracy | 0.4 in/s (10 mm/s) | |
Wire Bar Diameter | 0.4 - 0.5 in (10 - 13 mm) | |
Wire Bar Test Length | 7 in max. (200 mm max.) | |
Wire Bar Minimum Length | 12.0 in (305 mm) | |
Stroke Length | 9.4 in (240 mm) | |
Test Panel Size | 9.8 x 7.7 in (250 x 195mm) | |
Preset Speed Memories | 4 | |
Power Supply | 230/115 V, 50/60 Hz selectable | |
Power Consumption | < 100 Watts | |
Dimensions | 12.2 x 7.8 x 22.2 in (310 x 200 x 565 mm) | |
Weight | 36 lbs (16.4 kg) |
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