Dip coaters

Single vessel dip coaters

KN4001
KN4003 KN4004 KN4005
(KN4002)
medium large extra large
small
Substrat specification
Weight (g) 0...150 0...500 0...500 0...2500
Height (mm) 15...140 25...300 25...500 25...1000
Width (mm) 5...150 5...400 5...400 5...600
Thickness (mm) 0.15...3 0.15...15 0.15...15 0.15...15
Number of 1, 2*, 3* 1, 6*, 10* 1, 6*, 10* 1, 6*, 10*
samples (*as option) (*as option) (*as option) (*as option)
Other instrument specification
KN4001 KN4004 KN4005 KN4012 Dipping speed 0.1...100
Single vessel Single vessel/ Single vessel/ Multi vessel/ 1...1000 1...1000 1...1500
(mm/min) (0.2...200)
medium/large extra large medium/large
Dimension 275 x 154 490 x 410 490 x 410 690 x 606
Our dip coaters are robust computer controlled instruments for (LxWxH mm) x 420 x 1200 x 1800 x 2650
precise thin film deposition. We provide solutions for the dip
coating of small to large samples in either single or multiple KN4001/4002 Single vessel dip coater, small
vessels which are suitable for both simple and complex vessel It is a compact dip coater enabling precise coatings of small
sequencing. samples (max. H140 x W150 x T3, 150 g). The computer
controlled dipping mechanism can be equipped with 1 to 3
Applications sample holders for simultaneous dipping of several samples.
Dip coaters are ideal instruments for a number of applications The adjustable dipping speed (0.1 to 100 mm/min) can be
ranging from the development of functional coatings to the doubled as an option to reach up to 200 mm/min. This dip
study of smart surfaces. Dip coating is used in a number of in- coater comes with one sample holder (two additional sam-
dustries and fields of research including electronics, paints and ple holders can be added as an option) and a 70 mm diame-
biomaterials. Dip coaters are designed to deposit layers of ter glass vessel.
materials in a controlled and repeatable way. It is possible to
deposit films of various thicknesses, from monolayers to multi- KN4003/4004 Single vessel dip coater, medium/large
layered structures. The following surface coatings can, for ex- These dip coaters are intended for coating large samples in
ample, be created: one vessel. The only difference between the two systems is their
 Sol-gel coatings height enabling coating of a 300 mm high sample with the me-
 Layer-by-layer assemblies dium version (max. H300 x W400 x T15, 500g) and up to
 Self-assembled monolayers 500 mm high with the large version (max. H500 x W400 x
T15, 500g). A single sample clip is provided with the instru-
Product range ment. A multi-sample clip is available as an accessory to en-
KSV NIMA dip coaters range from compact instruments for able simultaneous coating of 6 or 10 samples. The space avail-
coating small samples in a single vessel to more complex sys- able between the 2 legs of the dip coater stand is 400 mm. The
tems enabling horizontal and vertical movement for multi-ves- dip coater comes with the KSV NIMA interface unit.
sel operations and coating of large samples. Their range is di-
vided into two types, either single or multiple vessel systems. KN4005 Single vessel dip coater, extra large
Single vessel dip coaters are used to deposit from one solution The XL version is built for precise coating of very large and/or
while the multiple vessel dip coaters allow using many solu- heavy samples (max. H1000 x W400 x T15 mm, 2.5 kg). A
tions which can include cleaning or rinsing. The “single vessel” single sample clip is provided with the instrument. A multisam-
and “multi-vessel” categories offer small, medium and large ple clip is available as an accessory to enable simultaneous
systems to cater for a large range of sample sizes. A single coating of 6 or 10 samples. The space available be-tween
vessel dip coater is also available for extra large samples. You the 2 legs of the dip coater stand is 600 mm. It comes with the
can choose from the dip coater systems for your required sam- KSV NIMA interface unit.
ple weight, sample size, number of samples, dipper move-
ments and number of vessels required.

The interface unit connects the computer with the dip coaters (excepted KN4001/4002). It displays real time dip-
per position and speed and has a spill-proof membrane keyboard. It allows convenient control right next to the instru-
ment. The system includes a temperature probe for liquid temperature measurement. The software and interface unit
have built in capabilities for a pH probe and magnetic stirrer.

Quantum Design GmbH Dr. Joachim Weiss: +49 6151 8806 72

Im Tiefen See 58 [email protected]
D-64293 Darmstadt Find your local contact at www.qd-europe.com
Dip coaters

Multi vessel dip coaters Ordering information

KN4010 small KN4011 medium KN4012 large Single vessel dip coaters
Substrat specification Partnumber Description
Weight (g) 0...150 0...500 0...500 KSV-KN4001 Dip coater KN4001, dipping speed
Height (mm) 10...70 25...300 25...500 0,1 to 100 mm/min, infinitely adjustable,
incl. software and sample clip
Width (mm) 5...45 5...950 5...950
KSV-KN4002 Dip coater KN4002, dipping speed
Thickness (mm) 0.15...3 0.15...15 0.15...15 0,2 to 200 mm/min, infinitely adjustable,
Number of 1, 6*, 10* 1, 6*, 10* incl. software and sample clip
1
samples (*as an option) (*as an option)
KSV-KN4003 Dip coater KN4003, extended system with digital
Other instrument specification display and control unit. Extendable to multi vessel
Dipping speed system. Dipping speed 1 to 1.000 mm/min, infinitely
0.1...108 1...1000 1...1000 adjustable, height up to 300 mm, max. sample
(mm/min)
weight 500 g, incl. software and sample clip
Horizontal mo- linear linear
rotating dipper
tion type (0...800 mm) (0...800 mm) KSV-KN4004 Dip coater KN4004, same as KN4003,
but: height up to 500 mm
Horinzontal fixed rotational
0.1...1500 0.1...1500
speed (mm/min) speed KSV-KN4005 Dip coater KN4005, dipping speed 1 to 1500 mm/
Dimension 330 x 330 x 1210 x 510 x 1210 x 510 x min., height up to 1000 mm,
(L x W x H mm) 341 1200 1800 max. sample weight 2500 g

KN4010 Multi vessel small dip coater

The KN4010 is a unique instrument for coating small samples Ordering information
(max. H70 x W45 x T3 , 150 g) when multi-vessel sequenc- Multi vessel dip coaters
ing is required. The unique design has KSV-KN4010 Dip coater with rotating dipping mechanism
a central mounted dipping mecha- for multi vessel sequencing,
maximum sample height: 70 mm
nism that rotates around eight station-
ary vessels (diameter 48 mm , height KSV-KN4011 Dip coater with horizontal motion for precise and
versatile sequencing
80 mm, contain up to 100 ml) for
maximum sample height: 300 mm
multi programmable deposition/rinse
cycles. Due to the unique design we KSV-KN4012 same as KN4011,
but maximum sample height: 500 mm
are able to offer, as an option, tem-
perature control on the vessels. A sample holder is attached to
the dipping arm with a locking screw for easy substrate clamp-
Ordering information
ing and removal. It has an adjustable starting height to max- Accessories
imize the available submersion depth. The software enables
KSV-T705 Thermostatic vessel
control of the upper and lower resting positions and resting Thermostatic jacket for temperature control of the
periods, up and down stroke speeds, number of dips and dip- liquid sample. A heat exchange vessel with water
ping posi-tions. The KSV NIMA interfac unit and a magnetic jacket construction. Fits glass sample vessel 70 mm
stirrer that rotates with the dipping mechanism are included. in diameter
KSV-T104 sample vessel 70 mm
KN4011/KN4012 Multi vessel medium/large dip coater KSV-KN0054 Temperature measurement probe
It is designed for coating medium to large samples up to
KSV-KN0011 pH measuring probe
H500 x W950 x T15, 500g. Both systems offer programma-
ble dipping speed and horizontal motion for precise and ver- KSV-KN0012 Magnetic stirrer
satile sequencing. A single sample clip is provided with the KSV-CABI-DC Cabinet for KN4001/4002
instrument. A multi-sample clip is avail- A dust and draft excluder to protect the instrument
able as an accessory to enable simul- from airborne particles and airflow.
taneous coating of 6 or 10 samples. KSV-KN4020 Additional sample clip holder for KN4001/4002
The space available between the 2
KSV-KN4021 Multiple sample clip holder with 6 clips
legs of the dip coater stand is 950 mm. for KN4003/4004/4005/4011/4012
The dip coater comes with the KSV NI-
KSV-KN4022 Same as KN4021, but with 10 clips
MA interface unit.

Quantum Design GmbH Dr. Joachim Weiss: +49 6151 8806 72

Im Tiefen See 58 [email protected]
D-64293 Darmstadt Find your local contact at www.qd-europe.com