Zehntner ZAA 2600.HA – Automatic Heated Film Applicator
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Zehntner ZAA 2600.HA – Automatic Heated Film Applicator
Category: Film Applicators / Automatic Film Drawdown Applicators
Manufacturer: Proceq / Zehntner
Article number: 43010101 / ZAA 2600.HA
Application:
The ZAA 2600.HA is an automatic film applicator for the precise, operator-independent and reproducible application of paints, varnishes, coatings, adhesives and similar products. This version is specifically designed for use with heated vacuum plates or heating plates at temperatures of up to 150 °C. Application parameters can be conveniently configured using the capacitive 5.7-inch touchscreen and stored as profiles.
Reproducible film application at a controlled temperature
The ZAA 2600.HA combines automated film application with heated base plates. This allows temperature-dependent materials and processes to be applied under defined conditions. The constant drawdown speed, adjustable application distance and controlled temperature provide a reliable basis for comparative tests, product development and quality control.
- Heated film application with a heating plate or heated vacuum plate up to 150 °C
- Operator-independent film application for reproducible results
- Capacitive 5.7-inch touchscreen with multilingual user interface
- Storable application profiles for application length and drawdown speed
- Variable start and end positions for different application distances
- Application width of up to 300 mm, depending on the applicator used
- Modular instrument platform that can be expanded for additional test methods
Suitable applicators for the ZAA 2600.HA
The automatic film applicator provides the controlled movement. The selected applicator determines factors such as film width, application geometry and the expected wet-film thickness.
The ZAA 2600.HA can be used with the following applicators, among others:
- 43020100–43020105 / ZUA 2000: universal applicators with adjustable gap height and film widths from 60 to 220 mm
- 43020300, 43020301, 43020303 and 43020304 / ZAF 2010: four-sided film applicators with four defined gap heights
- 43010997–43011030 / ACC378: profile rods for defined film drawdowns
- ACC586: wire-wound film applicator rods for uniform films with different wet-film thicknesses
Optional applicator catch mechanism
An adjustable run-off wedge is available for profile rods and wire-wound film applicator rods. It catches the applicator after the drawdown and prevents it from remaining on the freshly coated surface.
- Suitable for profile rods and wire-wound film applicator rods
- Adjustable position
- Clean applicator pickup after the application process
- 43010925 / ACC1283: adjustable run-off wedge for applicator pickup
Touchscreen and application profiles
The required parameters are configured directly on the instrument using the clearly structured menu. Recurring applications can be stored as profiles and recalled when required.
- Drawdown speed: continuously adjustable to suit the application
- Application length: defined using the start and end positions
- Profile memory: quick recall of recurring settings
- Multilingual operation: intuitive use in international laboratory environments
- Color display: 5.7-inch TFT LCD with LED backlight
Heated vacuum plate or heating plate
The ZAA 2600.HA is specifically designed for temperature-controlled applications. Depending on the substrate and application, a heated vacuum plate or heating plate can be used.
- Temperature range: up to 150 °C
- Heating plate: flat heated surface for rigid substrates
- Heated vacuum plate: combines temperature control with flat substrate fixation
- 1.0 mm hole pattern: for standard applications
- 0.5 mm hole pattern: for particularly thin or sensitive substrates
- Separate temperature control: controlled adjustment of the target temperature
- Insulation: protects the precision mechanics from heat exposure
Flat fixation of flexible substrates
The heated vacuum plate holds thin or flexible substrates flat against the working surface throughout the drawdown process. This reduces waves, wrinkles and specimen movement.
- Secure fixation without additional mechanical clamps
- Suitable for films, thin sheets and flexible specimens
- Combination of vacuum fixation and temperature control
- Different hole patterns to suit the substrate thickness
No heating required?
For applications at room temperature, the 43010100 / ZAA 2600.A is available. It offers the same touchscreen operation and storable application profiles but is not equipped as standard with the special insulation required for heated plates.
The ZAA 2600.HA is particularly suitable for:
- temperature-dependent coating materials
- materials with high viscosity at room temperature
- investigations of flow and drying behavior
- temperature-controlled development and comparative test series
- flexible substrates that need to be heated and vacuum-fixed at the same time
Standard delivery
- 43010101 / ZAA 2600.HA: automatic heated film applicator with touchscreen
- Special insulation for heated plates
- 43000143: reversible double-sided glass and rubber-coated fabric plate
- Polyester film
- Spirit level for instrument alignment
- Manufacturer’s certificate
- Operating manual
Heated components
- 43000224 / ACC heating plate: heatable up to 150 °C
- 43000225 / ACC heating plate controller: 230 V, with temperature controller
- 43000218 / ACC precision vacuum plate: 0.5 mm holes, heatable up to 150 °C
- 43000221 / ACC precision vacuum plate: 1.0 mm holes, heatable up to 150 °C
Application and fixation accessories
- 43010906 / ACC039: vacuum pump, 230 V, including hose
- 43010925 / ACC1283: adjustable run-off wedge for profile rods and wire-wound film applicator rods
- Applicators with a maximum overall width of 300 mm
Modular extensions
- 43010927 / ACC1285: Crockmeter conversion kit
- 43010928 / ACC1286: scrub tester conversion kit
- ACC1287: scratch-hardness testing conversion kit
Crockmeter extension
The instrument platform can be configured for Crockmeter rubbing tests using the 43010927 / ACC1285 conversion kit. The dedicated 43010102 / ZAA 2600.C version is also available.
Scrub and wet-abrasion testing
The instrument platform can be expanded for scrub and wet-abrasion testing using the 43010928 / ACC1286 conversion kit. The dedicated 43010103 / ZAA 2600.SW version is also available.
Operation
- Select a suitable applicator for the required film width and film drawdown.
- Select a heated vacuum plate or heating plate to suit the substrate.
- Position the substrate and secure it when using a vacuum plate.
- Insert the profile rod or wire-wound film applicator rod into the guide and apply the weight.
- Position other applicators at the designated weight support.
- Set the target temperature on the controller.
- Wait until the required temperature has stabilized.
- Set the application length and drawdown speed using the touchscreen or select a stored profile.
- Apply the coating material in front of the applicator in the drawdown direction.
- Start the application process.
- After completion, remove the applicator and substrate and clean the accessories.
Technical data
- Drawdown speed: continuously adjustable from 1–500 mm/s
- Drawdown speed resolution: 1 mm/s
- Touchscreen: 5.7 inches
- Display: color TFT LCD with LED backlight
- Display resolution: VGA
- Housing: aluminum, powder-coated, matt, fine-textured finish
- Instrument dimensions: 695 × 355 × 240 mm
- Standard plate dimensions: 553 × 300 × 15 mm
- Application length: up to approx. 393 mm
- Application width: up to 300 mm, depending on the applicator
- Temperature range of heated plates: up to 150 °C
- Instrument weight: approx. 24 kg
- Standard plate weight: approx. 6.4 kg
- Instrument power supply: 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz
- Operating temperature: 5 to 45 °C
- Relative humidity: 20–80 %, non-condensing
Heating plate
- Temperature range: 0 to 150 °C
- Material: black anodized aluminum
- Heating plate dimensions: 554 × 301 × 20 mm
- Heating plate weight: approx. 9 kg
- Temperature controller dimensions: 240 × 215 × 75 mm
- Temperature controller weight: approx. 1.9 kg
- Power: 1,200 W
Vacuum plate
- Material: black anodized aluminum
- Dimensions: 553 × 300 × 15 mm
- Weight: approx. 8.5 kg
- Available hole patterns: 0.5 mm or 1.0 mm
- Pump capacity: 3.5 m³/h
- Vacuum according to the manufacturer: up to 150 mbar
- Noise level: 57 dB(A)
Standards and guidelines
- ASTM D823, depending on the accessories and test configuration used
- ASTM D1640, depending on the accessories used
- ASTM D4748
- ASTM D6279
ZAA 2600.A or ZAA 2600.HA?
ZAA 2600.A
Automatic film applicator for reproducible applications at room temperature.
- Touchscreen and storable profiles
- Glass, rubber-coated fabric and vacuum plates
- Ideal for conventional laboratory applications
ZAA 2600.HA
Version for temperature-controlled applications with a heating plate or heated vacuum plate.
- Heated plates up to 150 °C
- Special insulation to protect the instrument mechanics
- Suitable for temperature-dependent materials and processes
Selection note: The ZAA 2600.A is generally sufficient for applications at room temperature. The ZAA 2600.HA is recommended when the material, substrate or test process requires a controlled temperature.