MEMCAST™
The MemCast™ automatic casting machine is ideal for the automated synthesis of flat sheet polymeric membranes. This state-of-the-art machine allows for the precise creation of membranes with varying thicknesses by applying a thin film of polymer solution.
After the immersion in a coagulation bath, this results in the formation of the final membrane via wet phase inversion. Whether you need self-standing film layers, or you prefer to cast on various substrates, MemCast™ offers the ultimate solution.
Key Features:
- Adjustable speed and temperature control
- MemCast™ offers easily adjustable settings for coating speed and temperature. This ensures smooth and consistent membrane production within minutes.
- One-button operation
- MemCast™ simplifies the casting process. Just press a button, and the instrument takes care of the rest. No more intricate manual steps or time-consuming adjustments.
- Versatile casting knife
- The MemCast™ comes with a standard knife featuring 1 compartment and 4 thicknesses (M1G4) for casting films with a wet thickness of 100 µm, 150 µm, 250 µm, and 500 µm. Custom-made knives are available upon request.
- Reproducibility
- The MemCast™ guarantees homogeneous and reproducible membranes, minimizing variations and inconsistencies that are often encountered in manual processes.
- Easy coating mechanism
- The MemCast™ boasts a user friendly mechanism for attaching and detaching the coating support, facilitating rapid immersion in a coagulation bath.
- Precise casting length control
- Determine the casting length by either setting a stop point before casting or by using the optional stop button during the application.
- Safety and ease of use
- The one-arm casting design not only enhances operator safety but also makes it easier to remove the casting plate.
- Durable operation
- Casting is carried out on a tempered glass casting plate, ensuring a smooth and durable operation.
- Digital control
- MemCast™ features a digital display for easy parameter control and readout, enhancing user convenience and experience.
Specifications:
| Casting size | ca. 350 x 560 mm |
| Casting speed | 0.1 up to 10 cm/s |
| Heating of the coating surface | up to 60 °C |
Accessories:
- Custom made casting knife in aluminium
- A variety of customized casting knives is available, offering different
casting thicknesses. Users can select up to four thicknesses, which
can range from 50 μm to 1000 μm.
- A variety of customized casting knives is available, offering different
- Glass casting plate with clamp
- Glass casting plate with special clamp to attach nonwoven fabric or
another substrate layer.
- Glass casting plate with special clamp to attach nonwoven fabric or
- Casting plate in stainless steel 316
- Coagulation bath