How to Choose the Right Coating Machine for Battery Electrodes?


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Jun 26, 2025

In lithium battery production, the coating process plays a vital role in determining electrode quality. Two widely used coating methods are comma scraper coating and slot-die extrusion coating. Understanding their mechanisms, advantages, and suitable applications can help you select the optimal coating equipment for your materials and process needs.

1. Comma Scraper Coating

(适用于高固含量 & 高粘度浆料 High Solid Content & High Viscosity Slurry)

In this method, the slurry directly contacts the moving substrate through a coating blade (scraper). The gap between the scraper and substrate determines the coating thickness. Excess slurry returns to the tank, and a uniform film forms on the substrate.

Key Features:

  • High coating force and precision

  • Excellent for high-viscosity and high-solid-content slurries

  • Suitable for thick coatings

  • Simple structure but requires fine blade adjustment


2. Slot-Die Extrusion Coating

(适用于多种浆料粘度与固含范围 Broad Material Compatibility)

This technique uses a slot-die head to extrude slurry under controlled pressure and flow rate. The slurry is dispensed through a slit, then lands evenly on the substrate via nip rollers.

Key Features:

  • Higher coating speed and precision

  • Consistent coating moisture and thickness uniformity

  • Sealed system reduces contamination risk

  • High slurry utilization rate

  • Ideal for multi-layer coatings


 Which One Should You Choose?

Criteria Comma Scraper Coating Slot-Die Coating
Slurry Viscosity High Wide Range
Solid Content High Medium to High
Coating Thickness Thick Adjustable
Uniformity Moderate Excellent
Equipment Cost Lower Higher
Application Scenario R&D, pilot-scale, specific high-solid formulas Mass production, multi-layer systems

 Expert Tip:

For cutting-edge lithium battery or supercapacitor production, slot-die coating is increasingly favored for its precision and efficiency—especially when handling next-gen slurry systems with tight uniformity requirements.