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- Page 1 Elcometer 4340 Motorised Film Applicator Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 Class A product are suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes. is a registered trademark of Elcometer Limited. All other trademarks acknowledged. © Copyright Elcometer Limited. 2010.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Section Page About your applicator ........2 Getting started . -
Page 4: About Your Applicator
The Elcometer Motorised Film Applicator, is a world beating product. With the purchase of this product you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more information visit our website at www.elcometer.com... - Page 5 Elcometer 4340/122 double channel internal electric element 1.2 Standards The Elcometer Motorised Film Applicator can be used in accordance with the following standard, ASTM D 823-C. 1.3 What the box contains • Elcometer Motorised Film Applicator •...
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Page 6: Getting Started
2 GETTING STARTED This section of the instructions is intended for first-time users of the Motorised Film Applicator. It contains information on the parts and controls of your Applicator and advice on safe use of the equipment. When you have finished reading this section you will be ready to start using the Applicator. -
Page 7: The Control Panel
2.3 The control panel The Applicator is operated using the controls mounted on the front panel of the machine. The controls fitted to your Applicator depend upon model number: Model Number Carriage speed Carriage return Power on/off Carriage start Temperature display Hot surface warning lamp Temperature control/display Electrically heated table on/off... - Page 8 2.3.1 Power on/off To switch on the Applicator, ensure the main power on/off switch at the rear of the Applicator is in the ‘on’ position and then press the green button on the control panel. The indicator light in the centre of the button will illuminate. To switch the Applicator off, press the red button on the control panel.
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Page 9: Product Overflow Tray
Figure 4. Product overflow tray 2.5 Caution The Elcometer Motorised Film Applicator has been manufactured with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in damage to the Applicator. Please observe the precautions discussed in these operating instructions. -
Page 10: Setting The Carriage Start And Stop Positions
2.6 Setting the carriage start and stop positions Set the start and stop positions of the carriage to adjust the distance the carriage travels during operation. To adjust start position 1. Switch machine on. 2. Press carriage start . The carriage will stop automatically when it reaches the stop position. -
Page 11: Fitting Attachments To The Carriage
2.7 Fitting attachments to the carriage Any additional attachments which may have been ordered with your Motorised Film Applicator are supplied loose and must be fitted to the carriage before use. Three attachments are available: Film Applicator, Spiral Bar Coater and Combined Film Applicator/Spiral Bar Coater - See “Accessories”... -
Page 12: Mounting The Substrate
3 MOUNTING THE SUBSTRATE To ensure an even application of the product film, the substrate must be mounted carefully on the table. 3.1 Mounting using the spring clamp 1. There mounting positions for the clamp. Screw the clamp onto the table in the position which suits the dimensions of the substrate (Figure 6). - Page 13 2. Position the substrate on the table; size substrate occupies virtually all of the table, A4 size substrate should be positioned on the right side of the table as shown (Figure Figure 7. Substrate positioning on vacuum table 3. Attach the vacuum pump (see “Accessories”...
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Page 14: Using Film Applicators
4 USING FILM APPLICATORS 4.1 Film applicators with a film applicator carriage 1. Mount substrate on table (see “Mounting the substrate” on page 10). 2. Place film applicator on substrate until it is touching the pushing bar. 3. Check to ensure the top surface of the pushing bar is below the top of the film applicator tool. - Page 15 4.2 Film applicators with a spiral bar coater carriage 1. Rotate carriage to raised position. 2. Fit applicator pushing bar into position and tighten knurled screws (Figure 10). 3. Mount substrate table (see “Mounting the substrate” on page 10). Figure 10. Applicator pushing bar 4.
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Page 16: Using Spiral Bar Coaters
5 USING SPIRAL BAR COATERS Spiral bar coaters can only be used on Motorised Film Applicators fitted with a bar coater carriage. The rubber mat must be placed on the table when using a spiral bar coater. 1. Rotate carriage to raised position. 2. -
Page 17: Producing A Specimen
6 PRODUCING A SPECIMEN 6.1 Before you start • Ensure the Applicator table is level. Place the supplied bubble level on the table and adjust the feet of the Applicator until the table is level. • Select carriage speed. See “Setting the carriage speed” on page 6. •... -
Page 18: After Application
5. Remove substrate Switch off the vacuum pump (vacuum table models only) and remove the substrate from the table. 6.3 After application 1. If your Applicator is fitted with a product overflow tray, lift the tray off the machine, remove all product residue and refit. 2. -
Page 19: Heated Tables
(contact Elcometer or your Elcometer supplier for details of our wide range of digital thermometers). 7.1 Water heated table Elcometer models 4340/11-, 110, 111 & 112 include a table designed to be heated by water (maximum temperature 100°C). These models have a temperature display mounted on the front panel. This display does not control the temperature of the table, it only displays the temperature. -
Page 20: Electrically Heated Table
7.2 Electrically heated table Elcometer models 4340/12-, 120, 121 & 122 include a table heated by electricity (maximum temperature 100°C or 200°C). This model has a temperature display/controller mounted on the front panel. A red indicator will illuminate (when the Applicator is switched on) when the table is above 50°C. -
Page 21: Maintenance
Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer. The warranty will be invalidated if the instrument has been opened. Details of Elcometer offices around the world are given on the outside cover of these Operating Instructions. Alternatively visit the Elcometer website, www.elcometer.com... -
Page 22: Accessories
10 ACCESSORIES The Elcometer Motorised Film Applicator is complete with all the items required to get started. The following accessories are available from your local supplier or direct from Elcometer: Description For models Part Number Vacuum pump (UK, 240 V AC 50 Hz) -
Page 23: Related Equipment
11 RELATED EQUIPMENT In addition to the Elcometer Motorised Film Applicator, Elcometer produces a wide range of other equipment for determining the physical characteristics of surface coatings. Users of the Motorised Film Applicator may also benefit from the following Elcometer products: •...