Thin film casting
for separators, ceramic tape and membranes
IPCO’s continuous film casting system enables the production of film and tape products to exceptionally narrow tolerances.
A slot die coater delivers a uniform casting of the product onto a continuously moving, polished steel belt. The film is carried to the IPCO Venturi dryer, a technology that eliminates any risk of skin formation on the product.
The result is an end product of exceptionally high quality, with low stress and virtually no risk of fault and imperfections. Films can be produced in thicknesses from 10-300 µm, depending on the end application.
Customer prototyping at advanced test facility
IPCO also supports customers through its productivity centers. These advanced R&D facilities are available for process assessment and product testing, with technicians and engineers available to provide full support. All IPCO systems – film casting, scattering, pressing and calendering lines – are available for product development and customer R&D, with feasibility studies and prototyping to support the move to the next step.
The film casting pilot plant was recently expanded to an impressive 7.4 m and has 4 distinct heating zones that can reach temperatures of up to 250 °C. The system can handle product widths of up to 500 mm and film thicknesses as low as 6 µm. Applications include ceramics, membranes, optical films, fuel cells, and energy storage technology.