ASTRA

HORIZONTAL INLINE multi purpose coating equipment for display and touch screen

Horizontal Inline Vacuum systems for large scale mass production.
The ASTRA inline platform is based on magnetron sputtering technology adapted for high throughput production. The main distinguishing feature is the substrate loading in horizontal position. The substrate is loaded on the transport carrier that moves along the coater passing through several steps of vacuum load-locks and process corridors.

SENSORS

OPTICAL

R&D

TELESCOPES

LASER OPTICS

MICROSCOPE

WHERE ASTRA COATINGS ARE USED

Astra Models

ASTRA-M

Horizontal Mass Production Coater

ASTRA-S

Horizontal LAB Coater

Advantages

This solution has the following advantages:

- No uncoated area on the substrate

- Easy loading, easy automation

- Flexibility of return conveyor design that make easy integration to fab automation

- Possibility to make double side coating

- Process stability due to constant vacuum, working gas conditions

The disadvantage is top to bottom sputtering design that cause risk off particles on the substrate from magnetron stations. To eliminate this issue the time between maintenance (MTBM) is made shorter.

Classification by size

By coating area size classification ASTRA platform has the following options:

- GEN 2 with coating area 370x4200 mm

- GEN 4.5 with coating area 800x1100 mm

The main process realised on ASTRA coaters:

- ITO and other TCO structures

- Index Match ITO for touch industry

- Antireflection coating on cover glass (AR)

- AR plus anti fingerprint coatings (AR+AF)

- NCVM colour coating on glass and plastic substrates (PET)

- Metallisation coating

ASTRA Adaptations:

- ASTRA- M : horizontal coater of medium size for mass production

- ASTRA - S : small size coater for small scale production, pilot run, lab, R&D and process tuning

Let's Find the Right System For Your Application

Our team will help you identify the ideal system configuration to meet your process requirements and production goals. With expert technical guidance from initial specification through installation and ongoing support, we ensure your system is configured to deliver the performance you need.

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Why Choose EVAP?

✔ Over Three Decades of Combined Experience

✔ UK-Based Engineering Support

✔ Official UK Partner for UAB I-Photonics

✔ Comprehensive Aftercare & Maintenance

✔ OEM Parts & Technical Support

✔ Long-Term Engineering Partnership