A COMPLETE CAPABILITY

Advancements in coating processing are making challenging demands on technology suppliers. Increased operational reliability, stable and consistent product quality and improved accuracy and repeatability are being sought as processors participate in their increasingly competitive business environments.

Dixon has remained ahead of its competitors by offering a complete range of technology and related services to meet these needs for virtually all coating applications.

CUSTOM COATING LINES FOR CONTINUOUS WEB PROCESSING
Dixon meets all your continuous web processing needs by utilising an innovative approach to coating solutions centred around two principal systems:

Modular construction

Custom design
 

Both systems incorporate units designed and built by Dixon and are supplied as line packages or complete turnkey solutions where Dixon oversee every facet from design through commissioning.

The double system approach provides the flexibility to supply individual items or sections to either upgrade or complement existing equipment.

BENEFITS
Coating solutions tailored to your specific needs

Flexible offering; complete package or individual items or sections

Proven technology in use around the world

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PRODUCTS

Dixon experience is extensive and diverse. We have provided coating lines around the world for the following products:
abrasives

adhesives

battery products
barrier and thermal products
computer technology
copper foil production
decorative and flooring products
digital printing plates
 
electronics

flexible packaging

graphic arts
magnetic media
medical products
non-wovens
speciality adhesives

FEATURES
Web widths up to 3,500 mm

Speeds up to 800 MPM

Direct and Reverse Gravure, Reverse Roll, Slot Die, Meyer Bar, Air Knife, Knife Spreading, Bull Bar, Impregnation and all types of Lamination
Automatic Flying Splice Unwinds and Rewinds
Integrated menu controlled, fully automatic drives and control package
Drying or radiation curing systems
For solvent or water based products
For 100% solids products both thermal cured and hot melts
Compliance with all international environmental and safety standards
 
Five Roll Modular Head

ULTRA HIGH PRECISION COATING MACHINERY

Dixon whose excellence in this field is recognised world-wide, offer both modular or dedicated systems.
Success has resulted from using only the best quality parts and components with superior workmanship and attention to detail at every stage of a project.

 
Ultra High Precision Coating Line

BENEFITS
Exceptional accuracy from precision reverse roll and slot die heads

Precise coat weight profile control

Constant process repeatability from a set point
Product cost savings by waste reduction of expensive coating solutions

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CLEAN ROOM CAPABILITY

Dixon offer standard or up to class 100 clean room conditions with fully segregated coating heads, drives and web handling sections.

Individual or total machinery enclosures can be specified with modular or fixed coating heads.

The integrity of the clean environment around the coating system is guaranteed by segregation of the drives behind a sealed wall.

Stainless steel or electroless nickel plating for the main side frames is also offered with environmental and humidity control if required.
 
Clean Room Facility

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PRODUCTS

High quality light sensitive filmic products

Speciality base coating for printed circuit boards

Digital magnetic master tapes

Enhanced medical products

FEATURES
Machine widths from 300-2,000 mm

Normal running speeds from 10-600 MPM

Super accuracy built into Reverse Roll and Slot Die Heads
Roller T.I.R. normally 1 Micron or better
Individually manufactured speciality Roller Bearings
Zero backlash precision adjustments using ball screws
Taper wedge gap control using high accuracy pivot arms
Manual or automatic gap adjustment
Enhanced Servo and Vector drives for precise speed holding
Manual to fully automatic control systems supplied

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HIGH SPEED TEST COATER

HIGH SPEED COATER

The Helicoater 2000 incorporates the very latest technology in the field of high speed test coaters for the paper and associated industries.

It is computer controlled and designed for ease of operation by one person. Requiring minimal floor space, the Helicoater 2000 provides ease of access for cleandown and maintenance
 

Helicoater 2000

FEATURES
Coating speeds up to 2,000 MPM

Available with pond, short dwell and rod coating heads

High performance infrared and hot air impingement drying systems
Paper weights from 40-800 gsm
Dry coat weights from 50-20 gsm

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