API技研 Product Lineup

- Overwhelming adhesion and improved hydrophilicity By cleaning and modifying the surfaces of various substrates such as resin, glass, metal, and film (hydrophilization treatment), we dramatically improve "wetting properties." This prevents liquid from beading and achieves strong adhesion. - Compact, lightweight, and easy to install We have condensed the necessary functions of a tabletop atmospheric pressure plasma device, achieving a compact and lightweight design. It can be easily installed in limited spaces. - Usable immediately without additional equipment Simply connect the power to an outlet (100V). Furthermore, by using an optional small air pump, there is no need for compressed air piping (utilities) in the factory, allowing for installation in any location. - Easy operation for anyone with a touch panel Featuring a highly visible touch panel, it allows for intuitive operation. It can be easily handled by anyone without specialized knowledge, making it ideal for first-time plasma device users. - Excellent cost performance Compared to large atmospheric pressure plasma devices, it significantly reduces initial installation costs and installation construction expenses.

• Plasma Generator

Pass-through spray coater compatible with continuous transport. It is suitable for coating films and long plates. Multiple spray heads can be installed, achieving both high throughput and uniform application. It employs our proprietary patented technology to meet various coating needs.

• spray

We would like to introduce the modification effects of curved surface plasma that we handle. In a curved trajectory, the plasma head moves along the curvature of the substrate. When comparing with the spraying of pure water, both convex parts and edges become hydrophilic, with a water contact angle of less than 5°. There is minimal damage to the substrate, and benefits such as faster cleaning can be highlighted. 【Benefits】 ■ Compatibility with curved surfaces ■ Cleaning possible under atmospheric pressure ■ Dry cleaning ■ Minimal damage to the substrate ■ Faster cleaning *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Plasma surface treatment equipment
• Other cleaning machines

We would like to introduce our atmospheric pressure plasma cleaning machine for curved surfaces, the 'APP-240-3DS'. It automatically scans the shape of curved surfaces and accommodates freeform shapes. The maximum work size is 600mm x 400mm. The types of heads available are pen-type (φ4mm) and rotary-type (φ4mm), with a rotation diameter of 35mm. It is also possible to mount plasma heads from other manufacturers. 【Specifications】 ■ Dimensions: W1500mm x D1300mm x H1700mm ■ Work size: Maximum 600mm x 400mm ■ Plasma output: 1kW ■ Head types ・Pen-type: φ4mm ・Rotary-type: φ4mm, rotation diameter 35mm *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other cleaning machines

A flagship model equipped with a 3D scanner and 3D coating function on our standard machine with a coating size of 600mm x 400mm. As the demand for coating on curved glass, such as automotive panels, increases, this spray coater can precisely form films on any shape.

• Coater

The "API-nano" is a tabletop spray coater that achieves an ultra-compact size of approximately 50cm square while maintaining a discharge flow rate reproducibility of around ±2%. With just about 5mL of coating solution, coating tests can be conducted, minimizing the amount of expensive coating solution used. Additionally, it is offered at an affordable price, making it a model specifically for research and development institutions such as universities with limited budgets. *Please note that it is not available for sale to general companies. 【Features】 ■ Coating area is 50mm square, ideal for coating small devices like biochips ■ High flow rate reproducibility comparable to mass production machines ■ Intuitive and easy-to-use operation system ■ Easy maintenance *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Other processing machines
• others

API Giken's precision spray coating technology is continuously evolving, pursuing excellent film thickness control through unique flow rate control and reducing material loss through low-pressure application. The fully automatic sheet-type spray coater "API-300OC" realizes the latest spray technology widely adopted in touch panel mass production processes. With perfect explosion-proof features, various control functions suitable for continuous production, and integration with robots, HP, cassette stations, etc., it is possible to build a fully automated line. 【Features】 ■ Industry-leading flow rate control technology (discharge accuracy of 0.1%) ■ Uniform and fine mist (particle size 10-15um) from low-pressure atomization nozzles ■ Wide range of viscosity compatibility from low viscosity (1cP) to high viscosity (1000cP) ■ Stable operation backed by extensive adoption in mass production processes ■ Available in sizes from a 200mm square model for R&D to 720x630 *For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

• Painting Machine

A spray coater for mass production of OGS using a cell method. This mass production device automatically performs resist coating, such as OC1, by bonding chemically strengthened glass substrates (individual pieces) onto a glass carrier and handling multiple pieces at once. It achieves a uniformity of ±5% (per piece) with a resist film thickness of around 2μm, contributing to improved yield in the OGS mass production process. It is a fully automated spray system compatible with glass substrate (carrier) sizes up to 550 x 650 mm. The LD/ULD of the substrate is managed by a multi-axis robot.

• Resist Device

Our company, which develops fingerprint-resistant coating technology for touch panels, has created a wear resistance testing device for in-house use. Since it allows simultaneous testing with three heads, it significantly shortens the testing cycle for quality control in chemical development and mass production processes. Additionally, it can test glass substrates up to a maximum size of 12 inches, making it ideal for applications such as tablet PCs and touch panel-equipped PCs, which have seen rapid expansion in recent years. This wear resistance testing device is designed from the user's perspective, offering excellent usability and cost performance.

• Testing Equipment and Devices

A spray coater equipped with the independently developed flow control system DLCS (Digital Liquid Control System). It is a spray coating device capable of uniformly coating thin films at the nano to micron level, including fingerprint-resistant coatings for touch panels (OGS), optical thin film coatings such as AG/AR, and dispersion liquids for fuel cell electrodes/catalysts.

• spray

This is an ultra-high precision spray coater that achieves a liquid volume accuracy of 1% despite being a tabletop model. - It uses a detachable, disposable type spray head, making experimental preparation very simple and enhancing development efficiency. - Maintenance before and after use is almost unnecessary, allowing experiments to be conducted at any time. - The amount of liquid used is very small, ranging from 3ml to 10ml per experiment, which helps reduce development costs. - Since accurate coating conditions can be understood, it has excellent scalability for mass production processes. - This device is ideal for research and development departments engaged in various thin film processes, material development, such as OGS (One Glass Solution) resist coating, AR/AS/AG, and fuel cell electrode coating.

• Coater