APLITEK Automatic Applicator

The APLITEK applicator from NK by NEURTEK ensures uniform and repeatable applications, optimizing the measurement of rheological properties, abrasion resistance, and gloss of coatings.

The APLITEK applicator from NK by NEURTEK allows uniform and reproducible application of paints, varnishes, adhesives, and other coatings on cardboard, panels, or films. Thanks to its automatic and compact design, it eliminates variations in speed, weight, or direction that occur during manual application, ensuring consistent results in tests of rheological properties, abrasion resistance, hiding power, and gloss.

Main features of the APLITEK applicator

• Automatic and linear application: ensures repeatable and high-quality results.
• Digitally adjustable speed: 40–200 mm/s with 16 settings.
• Compatibility with different applicators: flat bars, spiral bars, and the possibility of adding weights without tools.
• Compact size: 202 x 405 x 169 mm, ideal for laboratories with limited space.
• Glass base: ensures sample flatness and precision in testing.
• 4.3" TFT color screen with LED light: easy operation even with paint-stained hands.
• Robust and durable design: anti-graffiti screen and paint container to prevent spills.
• Energy-efficient: only 12 W consumption, compatible with 220/110V.
• Sample dimensions: 200 x 170 mm, maximum thickness 3 mm.
  
• Application length: up to 200 mm, width 250 mm (180 mm with spiral).
• Equipment weight: 7 kg.

Benefits and applications

• Guarantees linear and uniform movement in each application.
• Eliminates errors and variations from manual application.
• Optimizes tests of rheological properties, abrasion resistance, and gloss.
• Ideal for sample preparation in paint, varnish, and adhesive laboratories.
• Digital speed and position adjustment allows flexibility for different types of tests.
• Compact and cost-effective design justifies the investment compared to a manual applicator.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is it used for?
It is used to measure rheological properties, abrasion resistance, hiding power, and gloss, ensuring repeatable and comparable results.

Can different types of applicators be used?
Yes, it includes compatibility with flat bars, spiral bars, and other accessories without the need for tools.

How is the speed and stroke of the applicator controlled?
All settings are adjusted digitally via the TFT screen and keypad, with 16 predefined speeds and adjustable application length.