FLOATING COATING DIE MOUNTING SYSTEM

摘要

An adjustable mounting system (400) for premetered contact coating dies (10) includes a base (402) and a die-receiving portion (416) movably connected to the base. During coating, the die can float a distance from the surface bein g coated based on the balance of forces between the die and the coated surface . This creates a variable separation gap and allows automatic self-compensatin g for variations in web or fluid properties. This, in turn, optimizes the coating characteristics. The mounting system can also include an enclosure f or protecting its components.