What Are Hidden Risks of "Cheap" Spin Coater?
When selecting a spin coater on a limited budget, are you focused on price?
Can this spin coater achieve the rpm you need? Can it create a program to set up the desired environment? A spin coater consists not only of the main unit. Is a sample stage, an essential item, provided with the appropriate specifications?
And what about after-sales service? Even if you buy a spin coater at an excessively low price, you may not be able to accomplish your tasks. Worse, you may be unable to find a reliable source in case of a breakdown or other problem.
If different researchers share a spin coater with different settings, the spin coater should accept any setting. Therefore, it is important to have a wide variety of program patterns.
Active has a long history of manufacturing spin coaters.
Our engineers are willing to answer any inquiries you may have. We can also accept orders for sample stages upon request. Our standard models are equipped with 10-step/100-pattern programs with good rotational speed performance, all at a low price.
Can this spin coater achieve the rpm you need? Can it create a program to set up the desired environment? A spin coater consists not only of the main unit. Is a sample stage, an essential item, provided with the appropriate specifications?
And what about after-sales service? Even if you buy a spin coater at an excessively low price, you may not be able to accomplish your tasks. Worse, you may be unable to find a reliable source in case of a breakdown or other problem.
If different researchers share a spin coater with different settings, the spin coater should accept any setting. Therefore, it is important to have a wide variety of program patterns.
Active has a long history of manufacturing spin coaters.
Our engineers are willing to answer any inquiries you may have. We can also accept orders for sample stages upon request. Our standard models are equipped with 10-step/100-pattern programs with good rotational speed performance, all at a low price.
6 Drawbacks to Know about "Cheap" Spin Coater
It is fine as long as the spin coater you choose has the specifications you need for your application. It is safe to say that you have made a good choice.
Our spin coaters are low-priced. "Low price" in this sentence does not mean that you can purchase our model at an affordable price, but you can purchase it at a good price-performance ratio.
So, what are the possible drawbacks of choosing a spin coater based on price alone?
Our spin coaters are low-priced. "Low price" in this sentence does not mean that you can purchase our model at an affordable price, but you can purchase it at a good price-performance ratio.
So, what are the possible drawbacks of choosing a spin coater based on price alone?
It does NOT have program configuration options.
Some "cheap" spin coaters do not allow you to enter acceleration and deceleration times, making it impossible to achieve the desired conditions.
It has FEWER program configuration options.
Some models, including our spin coaters, have a unique programming feature for detailed recipe settings such as rpm. Meanwhile, "cheap" spin coaters have fewer program steps and, in most cases, only two rotational speed patterns. Some "cheap" spin coaters require users to adjust the spin speed with the volume control, making the configuration unstable.
It lacks memory capacity.
"Cheap" spin coaters may not be able to store multiple programs.
A spin coater with little or no memory capacity will reduce operational efficiency if the use of the spin coater varies by product or if the program operation varies by the researcher sharing the machine.
A spin coater with little or no memory capacity will reduce operational efficiency if the use of the spin coater varies by product or if the program operation varies by the researcher sharing the machine.
It cannot form high-quality film.
A spin coater is essential for producing high-quality coatings. However, "cheap" spin coaters can be inferior in some way due to their cost. There is a reason for the low price. If purchased without proper research, the specifications may not be up to the level required to produce a high-quality film. As a result, the desired coating accuracy may not be achieved.
It lacks rotational speed.
"Cheap" spin coaters are often equipped with inexpensive motors that can reduce the rotational speed performance. It is important to purchase a spin coater that can do the job to avoid this unreasonable result.
It lacks after-sales service.
An owner of a "cheap" spin coater who has paid a reasonable price would not know how to contact the dealer or manufacturer. After-sales service is important to ensure a long-term relationship with the equipment.
Our spin coaters are easy to use and affordable while solving the above problems. The ACT-220AII, our flagship model, is especially recommended. The size of the substrates to be spin-coated can be up to Φ100mm or □70mm, but it is a good, compact model and is also our most popular product.
Our low-price, high-performance model
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ACT-220AⅡ
ACT-220AⅡ
Low-price but high-performance spin coater
Safety cover with interlock sensor
Programmable up to 10 steps and 100 patterns
Suitable for developments and validations using various chemicals
Safety cover with interlock sensor
Programmable up to 10 steps and 100 patterns
Suitable for developments and validations using various chemicals
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Conclusion
- There is no problem as long as the selected spin coater has the desired specifications, regardless of its price.
- It is important to select a spin coater based on cost performance in addition to the price itself.
- "Cheap" spin coater may not be equipped with the necessary specifications, failing to achieve the desired task.
Considering the drawbacks of selecting a spin coater based solely on price is important.
Common low-cost spin coaters often have poor operating efficiencies, such as the inability to enter acceleration and deceleration times, reduced programmable steps, and insufficient or nonexistent memory capacity.
In addition, performance inferiority due to cost can result in lower rpm and poor heat removal treatment, which can prevent the production of high-quality films.
While considering such drawbacks, selecting a manufacturer or supplier that offers excellent after-sales service is important to address any remaining concerns after the purchase.
We have the know-how to manufacture spin coaters with sufficient program memory and rotation control speed, even at a low price, and to provide consistent after-sales service.
If you are looking for a spin coater with good performance at the lowest possible cost, please contact us. Our engineers will answer any questions or problems you may have.
Common low-cost spin coaters often have poor operating efficiencies, such as the inability to enter acceleration and deceleration times, reduced programmable steps, and insufficient or nonexistent memory capacity.
In addition, performance inferiority due to cost can result in lower rpm and poor heat removal treatment, which can prevent the production of high-quality films.
While considering such drawbacks, selecting a manufacturer or supplier that offers excellent after-sales service is important to address any remaining concerns after the purchase.
We have the know-how to manufacture spin coaters with sufficient program memory and rotation control speed, even at a low price, and to provide consistent after-sales service.
If you are looking for a spin coater with good performance at the lowest possible cost, please contact us. Our engineers will answer any questions or problems you may have.
