| ALL GROUPSBACK TO LAMINATING - LAMINATION DIVISION | ||
| Make/Type: | AAE Rubbing / Rubbing Module | |
| Group-Subgroup: | 8 Laminating - Lamination Division | |
| Reference: | S-LTD-317 | |
| Construction Year: | 2020 | |
| Condition: | 05 USED As seen and approved | |
| Price: | 8500 € | |
| Info: | Rubbing Station
The AAE Rubbing Module (often integrated into advanced glass processing or display manufacturing lines) is a specialized unit used for the controlled mechanical treatment of glass surfaces or functional coatings. While "AAE" frequently refers to Advanced Automation Engineering or similar specialized industrial integrators, "rubbing" in the context of high-tech glass typically refers to the Liquid Crystal (LC) alignment process. Description The module is designed to create a uniform directional texture on an alignment layer (such as polyimide) coated on glass substrates. Mechanical Interaction: A high-speed rotating cylinder covered with a specialized rubbing cloth (usually rayon or cotton) makes contact with the glass surface. Micro-Groove Creation: This process generates sub-micron "grooves" or molecular orientation that forces liquid crystal molecules to align in a specific direction. Precision Control: It features highly sensitive adjustments for rubbing pressure, roller speed, and table speed to ensure uniformity across large substrates without damaging delicate underlying circuits (TFTs). Static & Dust Management: Since the friction generates significant static electricity and particles, the module is equipped with integrated ionizers and vacuum extraction systems. Technical Data Sheet (Typical Parameters) Based on standard industry specifications for automated rubbing modules: Feature Specification Substrate Size Customizable (e.g., Generation 4.5 to Generation 8.5) Roller Rotation Speed 100 – 2,000 RPM (Variable) Rubbing Depth (Pressure) 0.01 mm – 1.0 mm (Micrometer precision) Table Speed 10 – 100 mm/sec Roller Diameter Typically 150 mm to 300 mm Static Control Built-in high-voltage Ionizing Bars Cloth Material Rayon, Cotton, or Nylon (Application dependent) Key Features Automatic Cloth Tensioning: Ensures consistent rubbing force across the entire width of the glass. Auto-Cleaning Cycle: Some modules include a "beating" or "vacuuming" station to clean the rubbing cloth between cycles to prevent particle build-up. Height Compensation: Advanced sensors detect substrate thickness variations to maintain a constant rubbing depth. Would you like to find suppliers for replacement rubbing cloths or details on alternative non-contact (photo-alignment) systems? |
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