Capabilities & Technologies

Contract Coating

At Technical Coating International (TCI), we are expert contract coating specialists, providing comprehensive roll-to-roll coating services for a vast array of flexible substrates, including plastic films, papers, woven and non-woven materials, knits, vinyls, and foils. Whether you need single or two-sided coating, our state-of-the-art facility and advanced processes ensure your materials meet the most rigorous industry standards.

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Our commitment to superior coating capabilities means we consistently achieve the tight tolerances and rigid specifications your applications demand.

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From protective to functional to aesthetic enhancements, TCI delivers custom coating solutions designed to optimize your product's performance and properties.

Contract Laminating

Technical Coating International (TCI) offers advanced contract laminating services, specializing in roll-to-roll laminations for a wide array of flexible materials. We excel in creating multilayer laminations, bonding diverse substrates together to achieve enhanced performance, barrier properties, or aesthetic finishes for your specific applications. Our expertise offers:

Diverse Material Expertise

Our capabilities extend to laminating various materials, including films, foils, papers, woven and non-woven fabrics, and knits.

Application Versatility

Whether you need film laminating for packaging, foil laminating for insulation, or fabric laminating for specialized industrial uses, we have you covered.

Custom Laminating Solutions

TCI provides custom laminating solutions designed to meet the most stringent demands for quality and durability.

Precision and Consistency

We ensure precision and consistency across all our laminating processes, delivering high-performance composites tailored to your product's needs.

Trial & Toll Services

At Technical Coating International (TCI), we understand the critical need for innovation and precise material development. Our dedicated development teams provide comprehensive trial and toll services, designed to accelerate your product's journey from concept to market. Whether you're refining an existing material or exploring a brand-new application, we offer the flexibility and expertise you need.

Flexible Material Testing

We conduct trials using both in-house and customer-owned materials, allowing you to test new chemistries, substrates, and processes in a controlled environment.

Advanced R&D Capabilities

Our R&D coating and product development coating capabilities, supported by our 12-inch pilot coater/laminator, enable efficient experimentation and process optimization.

Collaborative Product Launch

Choose TCI for reliable toll manufacturing and a collaborative approach to bringing your cutting-edge products to fruition.

Slitting & Rewinding

Beyond our core coating and laminating capabilities, Technical Coating International (TCI) offers comprehensive slitting and rewinding services to provide a truly turn-key solution for your material processing needs.

Here’s how our slitting and rewinding services add value:

Precision Conversion

Our advanced equipment expertly converts your materials to specific widths and lengths, ensuring they're perfectly prepared for your next manufacturing stage or end-use application.

Highly Accurate Slitting

We provide highly accurate precision slitting, handling a wide range of flexible substrates with meticulous care to achieve your desired specifications.

Custom Rewinding

Our custom rewinding services ensure your rolls are wound to optimal tension and integrity, preventing damage and facilitating seamless integration into your production lines.

Streamlined Operations

Rely on TCI for efficient roll slitting services that add significant value and help streamline your supply chain.

Coating Processes

At Technical Coating International (TCI), our mastery of diverse coating methods allows us to deliver highly precise and customized solutions for your flexible substrates. Our advanced facility employs a range of custom coating processes, ensuring we can meet the unique application requirements and desired properties for your materials. Our primary coating processes include:

Gravure Coating

This is a cornerstone of our expertise, known for its exceptional precision, uniform lay-down, and ability to transfer intricate patterns. It's ideal for applications demanding tight tolerances and consistent film thickness.

Knife-Over-Roll Coating

A versatile method that allows for flexible wet film thickness control, making it suitable for a wide range of viscosities and applications, particularly where higher coat weights are needed.

Metering Rod (Meyer Rod) Coating

Valued for its ability to create smooth, consistent films, this method is highly effective for applying uniform layers across various web widths and is particularly well-suited for high-quality surface finishes.

Coating Chemistry

Our deep understanding of various coating chemistries allows us to develop and apply formulations that deliver precise functional and aesthetic properties to your substrates. We are proficient in handling a wide spectrum of materials, ensuring optimal performance for even the most demanding applications.

Solvent-Based Coatings

These coatings offer excellent adhesion, durability, and a wide range of performance characteristics, often used for applications requiring robust protection, specific chemical resistance, or superior optical clarity. TCI provides expert solvent coating solutions tailored to your project's unique needs.

Aqueous Coatings

As a more environmentally conscious option, aqueous coatings are water-based and versatile, offering solutions for various industries. We develop and apply these formulations for diverse functionalities, emphasizing our commitment to advanced aqueous coating development.

Equipment & Capacity

Technical Coating International (TCI) operates with state-of-the-art industrial coating lines designed for precision and high-volume production. Our diverse range of equipment allows us to handle a wide variety of flexible substrates and project scales, ensuring we can meet your specific custom web width requirements and deliver exceptional quality. Our primary production capabilities include:

Coater Line 1 (62″)

A versatile line capable of handling a broad range of materials with precision.

Coater Line 2 (72″)

Offering expanded capacity for larger format applications.

Coater Line 3 (92″)

Another robust line providing consistent performance for various projects.

Coater Line 4 (80″)

Our largest line, ideal for large format laminating and coating, maximizing efficiency for wider materials.

All Production Lines feature 2-Sided Coating

This capability allows for simultaneous application on both sides of the material, enhancing efficiency and product functionality.

R&D Pilot Coater (12″ maximum web-width)

Essential for product development, this smaller line enables efficient testing, prototyping, and optimization of new formulations and processes before scaling to full production.

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