FOM scalarSC

FOM scalarSC complies with the Machine Standard EN 60204-1 and ISO 13849-1 (CE). It also meets the requirements of the 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive Annex II B Quality Directive.

The FOM scalarSC is the ideal entry point to begin scalable coating of functional thin films and devices. The FOM scalarSC has been designed to allow easy control over coating on rigid and flexible substrates while requiring a fraction of the cost and physical footprint.

By leveraging years of experience in materials research and slot-die coating, the FOM scalarSC provides the necessary freedom through a simplified design for everyday experimental runs. The FOM scalarSC offers excellent precision and reproducibility for a wide spectrum of lab-scale materials and coating processes relevant to industry and academia.

Robust slot-die sheet coating system

The system is designed for the fast-and-easy coating of functional materials in laboratories aiming for multi-user high throughput research on topics such as organic and perovskite electronics, sensors and energy storage. We are continuously working on improving the simplified design of the FOM scalar tool, we recommend it not only for its entry-level investment but also for allowing higher operator freedom and quick workflow.

Step up from spin coating

Whether you are doing fundamental research or developing a new process for your product, the FOM scalar is the perfect next step from spin coating toward medium-scale, industry-relevant processing where rigid and/or flexible substrates are required.

It offers a compact setup that can be easily installed inside a laminar flow hood or a glovebox. Additionally, the external syringe pump will allow a better design of your workspace.

Simple handling and alignment

Both flexible and rigid substrates of up to 300×200 mm in size can be freely positioned on the high-flatness aluminium-made sample holder. The Infinite-step height and lateral position manual dial will allow for systematic, quick-reaction experimental runs and systematic studies where the operator has full control at all times.

Key Features
  • Non-contact coating within µm precision
  • Uniform dry film thickness from nm to µm
  • Coating width from 1 mm to 200 mm
  • Designed for fluids up to 20,000 cPs
  • Excellent Substrate flatness design
  • Semi-automated coating via intuitive touch panel
  • Designed for rigid and flexible substrates
  • Built-in hotplate for drying
  • Excellent layer uniformity and repeatability
  • Seamless fume hood and glove box integration
  • Plug-and-play installation
  • Integrated stand-alone syringe pump

Technical Specifications

  • Dimensions: 870 x 485 x 470 mm (L × W × H)

  • Weight: 50 kg

  • Substrate holder dimensions: 255 mm x 355 mm

  • Substrate holder heating: Up to 200 °C

  • External syringe reversible pump: from 1 ml to 300 ml

  • Intuitive HMI touch panel interface

  • Voltage: Single phase 230V or 110V

  • Voltage frequency: 50 & 60 (Hz)

  • Maximum Current: 16 (A)

  • Power connection: ICE connector

  • Remote Access: Via IXON switch (not provided by FOM)

  • Local Connection: PC connection via Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector

  • Coating width: 1 mm to 200 mm

  • Coating length: Up to 300 mm

  • Coating speed: 0.05 up to 2.0 m min-1

  • Slot-die compatibility: FOM SD 25 – FOM SD 200

Product CodeDescription
MACH3030FOM scalarSC
FOM scalarSC slot-die heads
SLDH1001FOM SD 25 | Stainless steel
SLDH1002FOM SD 25 – HV | Stainless steel
SLDH1003FOM SD 25 | PEEK
SLDH2001FOM SD 50 | Stainless steel
SLDH2002FOM SD 50 – HV | Stainless steel
SLDH2003FOM SD 50 | PEEK
SLDH3001FOM SD 100 | Stainless steel
SLDH3002FOM SD 100 – HV | Stainless steel
SLDH3003FOM SD 100 | PEEK
SLDH4001FOM SD 200 | Stainless steel
SLDH4002FOM SD 200 – HV | Stainless steel
SLDH4003FOM SD 200 | PEEK

FOM scalarSC options

Product CodeDescription
OPTN3001FOM scalarSC – Positioning sheet
OPTN3002FOM scalarSC – Equipment mounting system
OPTN3003FOM scalarSC – Advanced equipment mounting system
OPTN3004FOM scalarSC – Microporous vacuumed chuck
OPTN3005FOM scalarSC – Slot-die head heating option
OPTN90001FOM Syringe heating unit – 20ml
OPTN90002FOM Syringe heating unit – 50ml
OPTN90003FOM Syringe heating unit – 100 ml
OPTN90010FOM Air knife system – 229mm/9″
OPTN90020FOM Ionizing system – 229mm/9″|110V
OPTN90022FOM Ionizing system – 229mm/9″|230V
OPTN90071FOM IR drying system – 110V
OPTN90072FOM IR drying system – 230V
OPTN90030FOM Flexographic system – 203mm
OPTN90031FOM Flexographic system – 127mm
OPTN90032FOM Flexographic system – 70mm
OPTN90040Syringe pump – Standard viscosity
OPTN90041Syringe pump – High viscosity
OPTN90101FOM Single syringe pump – Standard & high viscosity
OPTN90098FOM Dual syringe pump – Standard & high viscosity
OPTN90102FOM Triple syringe pump – Standard & high viscosity
OPTN90050FOM Enclosure – 1 x 1.5m
OPTN90051FOM Enclosure – 1 x 2m
OPTN90103FOM S2S blade coating system – 100mm
OPTN90104FOM S2S blade coating system – 200mm
OPTN90105FOM S2S blade coating system – 300mm
CONS4011FOM Glass syringe – 10ml
CONS4012FOM Glass syringe – 25ml
CONS4013FOM Glass syringe – 50ml
CONS3011FOM Stainless steel syringe – 20 ml|Bundle
CONS3012FOM Stainless steel syringe – 50 ml|Bundle
CONS3013FOM Stainless steel syringe – 100 ml|Bundle
CONS3014FOM Stainless steel syringe – 200 ml|Bundle
CONS3015FOM Stainless steel syringe – 300 ml|Bundle