The
PCX
Coating Station contains two processing chambers – left and right. A removable cassette holds up to 12 parts in each chamber. A dipping module and a curing module shuttle back and forth between the processing chambers.While one set of 12 parts is being dipped, the cure module is curing a second set of parts in the other chamber. This simultaneous processing provides near continuous processing for the operator.
Dip Module
The Dip Coating module holds a vertical motion column that lowers a pallet of devices into individual solution tubes. These tubes are removable and disposable to help keep coating solution fresh. You program the immersion speed, distance and extraction speed that is right for your device and coating chemistry. An optional Autofeeder assists long or thin gauge parts into the curved individual solution tubes. The U-shaped tubes mean you can coat long devices without the need for unusually high ceiling clearance. And for shorter coated lengths, a Straight Dip configuration is available.
A Dual Solution option accommodates two separate solutions for those coating technologies requiring two unique fluids. Other optional dipping accessories monitor coating solution level, replenish depleted fluid and measure critical solution properties.
Cure Module
The UV Cure Module produces a flood of the proper spectrum UV light to cure today’s coating chemistries. To assure uniform cure, the parts individually rotate in front of the UV sources. Sources are arranged in stacked pairs with each pair curing 25 cm of part length. Sources can be added to coat up to 170 cm of device length.
A shutter opens and closes for precise control of cure time. When this shutter is closed and no curing is underway, UV sources can be reduced to standby power to conserve energy and extend bulb life.
CoatingWorks Software
The versatile, intuitive Harland CoatingWorks software helps you program each operation of the PCXCoating Station. Coater actions are selected from a menu and added to the coating sequence. Notes can be created to remind the operator of actions to take during the coating process. With password protection, these coating protocols can be created or modified by any authorized person with out need for special training and then stored in the memory for future use. After programming the microprocessor based firmware takes over the actual operation of the coater.
Easy Loading
Uncoated devices are loaded into the coater on a removable cassette. After starting the fresh devices through their coating process, finished devices can be removed from the opposite side of the coater and new uncoated devices loaded.
