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Step onto the production floor, and the first thing you notice about this fully automatic optical coating equipment is its commanding presence. Encased in meticulously welded, heavy-gauge stainless steel, the massive vacuum chamber speaks of industrial durability and precision engineering. When engaged, the system operates with a reassuringly quiet hum—a testament to the frictionless magnetic fluid sealing technology driving its core rotation. This is not merely a machine; it is a comprehensive engineering solution designed to eradicate the bottlenecks of inconsistent film thickness and poor adhesion that plague high-volume production lines. By harnessing high-energy ion bombardment, the equipment permanently alters the surface energy of substrates, depositing films that feel impossibly smooth to the touch yet possess diamond-like wear resistance. Whether you are coating delicate camera lenses, expansive automotive touch displays, or precision eyewear, this system transforms raw substrates into pristine, high-performance optical components. The rapid pump-down cycles and flawless thermal distribution mean your operations experience minimal downtime, maximizing throughput while maintaining the stringent quality standards required by top-tier consumer electronics and precision optics markets.
The OPT-1800P features a large vacuum chamber with an approximate diameter of Ø1600 mm, designed to accommodate large-area substrates and multi-fixture batch coating.
This high-capacity configuration significantly increases loading efficiency, reduces coating cost per unit, and supports stable, continuous industrial production.
Chamber diameter: approx. Ø1600 mm
Suitable for large substrates and multi-workpiece coating
High loading capacity for improved productivity
Designed for batch and mass production environments
The system adopts a central rotation structure driven by magnetic fluid sealing technology, ensuring excellent vacuum integrity and mechanical stability during long coating cycles.
Compared with conventional mechanical sealing, magnetic fluid sealing delivers ultra-low leakage, reduced vibration, and extended service life, resulting in highly uniform coatings and reliable long-term operation.
Central rotation mechanism with magnetic fluid sealing
Ultra-low leakage and stable vacuum performance
Reduced vibration and mechanical wear
Enhanced coating uniformity and process stability
OPT-1800P supports multiple ion source options, including Hall, Kaufman, and RF ion sources, enabling advanced ion-assisted deposition processes.
Ion bombardment during deposition improves film adhesion, density, and wear resistance, making the system especially suitable for high-performance optical functional coatings.
Compatible ion sources: Hall / Kaufman / RF
Improved coating adhesion and film density
Enhanced wear resistance and durability
Supports ion-assisted deposition (IAD) technology
The system is equipped with an INFICON XTC/3 thickness controller combined with a 6-point rotating crystal sensor, providing accurate and real-time thickness feedback across the coating area.
An optional optical monitoring system can be integrated for precise control of multilayer optical coatings and spectral performance.
Thickness controller: INFICON XTC/3
6-point rotating crystal sensor for high accuracy
Optional optical monitoring for multilayer films
Ensures thickness consistency and optical repeatability
OPT-1800P supports a wide range of coating materials and film structures, allowing one system to cover multiple optical coating processes.
This flexibility improves equipment utilization and enables fast switching between different product types.
Compatible with multiple coating materials
Supported coating types:
Metal films
Optical filter films
Reflective films
Anti-reflection (AR) coatings
Anti-fingerprint (AF) coatings
Suitable for multi-process production lines
Designed for long-term factory operation, OPT-1800P features an industrial-grade vacuum system and robust infrastructure configuration.
Fast pump-down performance and high-temperature baking capability ensure clean vacuum conditions and stable coating quality.
Ultimate vacuum: < 7.0 × 10⁻⁵ Pa
Pump-down time: < 15 minutes to 3.0 × 10⁻³ Pa
Heating method: Quartz lamps or stainless steel heaters
Maximum baking temperature: up to 350°C
Power supply: 380V, 50/60Hz, approx. 150 kVA
Cooling water requirement: ≥180 L/min
Engineered for continuous, stable industrial operation
Model | OPT-1800P |
Substrate dome size | About φ1600mm |
Rotational speed | 0-30rpm(variable) |
Crystal film thickness monitor | INFICON XTC/3 + 6-point crystal rotary sensor |
Operating system | Siemens/Mitsubishi |
Evaporation source | E-beam gun x2 |
Ion source | Hall,Kaufman, RF |
Baking method | Room temperature, to 350℃ quartz lamp or stainless tube header |
Ultimate pressure | Below 7.0×10⁻⁵Pa |
Pump-down time | Atmospheric pressure ~ 3.0×10⁻³Pa below 15min |
Power requirement | Three-phase, 380V, 50/60Hz, approx. 150kVA |
Cooling water requirement | Above 180L/min |
Air pressure requirement | 0.5-0.7MPA |
Automotive touch screens
Colored mobile phone cover glass
Camera apertures
Process Advantages:
High uniformity, strong adhesion, and mature AR/AF coating capability ensure stable optical appearance and durability.
Camera AR lenses
Optical lenses
Telescopes
Process Advantages:
Precise thickness control and optional optical monitoring enable accurate multilayer optical coatings with consistent spectral performance.
Eyeglass lenses
High-end decorative parts
Process Advantages:
Dense, wear-resistant coatings with excellent surface quality and batch consistency.
Optical manufacturing
Consumer electronics
Automotive display & optics
Imaging and precision optics
Decorative and functional coating industries
Unlike traditional mechanical O-rings that degrade over time and introduce friction, magnetic fluid sealing utilizes a specialized liquid magnet to create an airtight, completely frictionless barrier. This eliminates micro-vibrations during substrate rotation and prevents microscopic vacuum leaks. The result is perfectly uniform film thickness across the dome and significantly extended maintenance intervals for the rotation mechanism.
Absolutely. The combination of dual electron beam guns, advanced ion-assisted deposition (IAD) capabilities, and the high-precision INFICON XTC/3 thickness controller allows for the meticulous deposition of dozens of alternating high and low-index refractive layers. The optional optical monitoring system further ensures that the final spectral curve perfectly matches your exact design specifications.
In high-volume manufacturing, chamber evacuation is often the longest non-productive phase of the coating cycle. By achieving a working vacuum of 3.0×10⁻³Pa in under 15 minutes, the system significantly increases the total number of batches you can process per day. This direct increase in throughput translates to lower per-unit costs and a much faster return on your equipment investment.
Yes, the internal fixturing is highly adaptable to your specific production needs. Depending on your product lines—whether you are processing flat smartphone glass covers, steeply curved camera lenses, or bulky automotive trim pieces—we can configure the system with either a traditional bell jar dome or a complex planetary rotation system to ensure the optimal angle-of-incidence during the deposition phase.
To ensure stable, continuous operation, your facility will need a robust three-phase 380V (50/60Hz) power supply with a capacity of approximately 150kVA. Additionally, an industrial chiller capable of delivering a steady cooling water flow of at least 180L/min is required to manage the heat generated by the vacuum pumps and evaporation sources, alongside a clean, dry compressed air supply maintained at 0.5-0.7MPA.