Solutions for Blade Coating in a Glovebox

Blade Coating Under a Controlled Atmosphere

Many functional materials and process chemicals are highly sensitive to oxygen and moisture. A precisely controlled atmosphere is therefore essential for maintaining stable process conditions and achieving reproducible coating results. By integrating blade coating systems into ultra-pure inert gas glovebox environments, MBRAUN ensures maximum process reliability. Oxygen and moisture levels are continuously monitored and precisely controlled to deliver consistently high quality and reliable results.

As a sheet-to-sheet process, blade coating is ideally suited for the precise and flexible coating of individual substrates.

Processing of highly sensitive materials under optimum conditions
Effective protection against oxidation and moisture absorption
Maximum reproducibility through a stable process environment
Safe handling of solvent-based processes

For highly demanding coating applications, our laminar flow solutions provide an additional advantage by creating an almost particle-free environment, minimizing the risk of contamination and ensuring even greater process reliability.

MBRAUN as Your System Integrator for Blade Coating

In addition to providing the optimum process environment, we support you throughout the selection of suitable blade coating systems from our established network of technology partners. The process is distinguished by its simple operation and robust process control, providing a fast and reliable entry into coating technology. Taking your specific requirements into account, we develop a customized and user-friendly system solution.

We also provide seamless integration into your glovebox, precisely matched to your processes and infrastructure. The result is a powerful, fully integrated solution that combines efficiency, safety, and reproducibility.

Our Scope of Services:

Selection and specification of suitable blade coating systems
Mechanical integration into new or existing gloveboxes
Planning and implementation of media supply and process interfaces
Development of comprehensive safety concepts
Centralized project coordination and implementation

The result is a perfectly coordinated complete solution that fully leverages the simple and stable process characteristics of blade coating. You benefit from an economical, easy-to-operate coating technology that efficiently supports your processes under a controlled atmosphere.

Blade coating is a well-established and highly efficient coating process for producing uniform thin and thick films. A defined amount of liquid coating solution is drawn across a substrate using a doctor blade, creating a controlled coating. The film thickness is precisely determined by the gap between the blade and the substrate, as well as by the material properties.

The process is characterized by its simple operation, high material efficiency, and excellent scalability. It is particularly suitable for medium- to high-viscosity materials, pastes, and similar coating media.

Blade coating is ideal for applications ranging from research and development to industrial production.

Blade coating is widely used in a variety of high-tech industries, particularly in energy technology, electronics, and materials research. Typical applications include the production of batteries, solar cells (e.g., perovskite and thin-film technologies), functional coatings, and printed electronics.

Thanks to its ability to coat large areas efficiently and uniformly, blade coating is particularly well suited for scalable processes and industrial manufacturing applications.