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Stop Discovering Coating Defects Too Late

 Real-time insight and precise at-line validation for complete silicone coat weight control
Rigaku EDXRF instruments: NEX QC II Series and NEX LS

When do you detect issues?

Most processes still rely on delayed feedback. You coat the roll. Take a sample. Send it to the lab. Wait for results. By the time a problem appears, you have already coated. It is too late. 

That leads to:

  • Off-spec rolls caught too late
  • Over-coating to stay within spec
  • Unplanned stops to chase a problem
See coat weight as it is applied

Real-time measurement changes how you run the line. Instead of reacting after the fact, you can act immediately.

  • Continuous measurement during production
  • Immediate visibility into thickness and uniformity
  • Detection of process shifts as they happen
  • Data you can act on without stopping production
Insight without validation leaves gaps

Real-time monitoring is not the full solution. While it provides speed and visibility, some measurements still require precise confirmation. To fully control your process, you need both. At-line precision provides:

  • Reference data and periodic verification
  • Ultra-low silicone coat weights
  • Measurement of metal catalysts

Talk to an expert

Every coating operation is different. But goals are often the same. Catch issues early, run closer to your target, ensure consistency, avoid downtime, and reduce waste. Contact us to discuss coat weight control strategies or talk through a specific line setup.

The complete QC approach

In-line, like our NEX LS, gives operators real-time profiles across the full roll, while the NEX QC II Series provides reference data and periodic checks.

In-line coat weight profiling NEX LS

In spec does not always mean the coating is uniform. Coating can vary across the roll. Without real-time visibility, these shifts may not be detected until final testing. Real-time monitoring combined with validation provides a clearer picture of what is happening during production.

NEX LS provides:

  • Continuous monitoring and control, reducing at-line checks
  • Cross-direction and machine-direction data for the entire roll
  • Immediate defect detection as the roll is being produced
  • Roll reporting and data logging for traceability and audits
  • Measurement capability for web widths up to 2365 mm
  • Dynamic mineralogy variation corrections, no taring required
  • Consistent performance, regardless of substrate color or composition variations (e.g., clay-coated paper)
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Quick at-line analysis NEX QC II Series

The latest generation of our benchtop system improves how at-line measurements fit into your process. They provide faster results for quicker decisions, easier operation for production and QC teams, and improved performance for demanding measurements. This makes it practical to use at-line validation alongside real-time monitoring.

  • Rapid silicone coating thickness and composition
  • Ultra-low silicone coating weights
  • Measurement of Sn, Bi, Ti, Pt, etc., in metal-catalyzed silicone release coatings
  • Silicone determination without helium or special sample cups
  • Easy sample prep by simply placing a test coupon in the analysis chamber
  • Simple, easy operation, and built-in printer for convenience
  • Dynamic mineralogy variation corrections, no taring required
  • Provides additional audit documentation
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Rigaku NEX QC II Series, benchtop EDXRF elemental analyzers.

Designed for real production environments

What complete QC visibility provides Run closer to target with less waste

With full visibility across your process, you can: 

  • Reduce over-coating and shrink safety margins
  • Lower raw material consumption
  • Improve coating uniformity across the roll
  • Reduce scrap and off-spec production
  • Speed up startups and reduce manual checks
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NEX QC II Series and NEX LS EDXRF elemental analyzers for silicone coating analysis.

See what complete QC could look like on your line

Tell us what you are seeing on your line and where things are not working as they should. We are here to help you think through your process and find the right quality control approach for your operation.