Specifications-Attachment 1_05-12-2025_1151898_1232SA25Q0792_Elcometer Film Applicator.pdf

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This document is a Specifications attachment for a Purchase Request from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) in Wyndmoor, PA, seeking a Motorized Film Applicator for the Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research unit. The specifications outline requirements for a specialized scientific instrument that enables researchers to prepare uniform biopolymer films for mechanical properties testing, with time-sensitive film casting requirements.

The minimum technical requirements include an adjustable application speed (forward and backward), a heated table, perforated vacuum table, clips to hold test materials, and a small, quiet vacuum pump with minimal exhaust. The technical point of contact is Karen Wagner, reachable at karen.wagner@usda.gov or (215) 233-6518. The deliverable is a Motorized Automatic Film Applicator with a Heated Perforated Vacuum Table and Vacuum Pump, designed to support rapid and precise biopolymer film preparation for research purposes.

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Attachment 1 – 1232SA25Q0792

Specifications Project: Motorized Film Applicator

USDA-ARS, Southeast Area, Sustainable Biofuels and Co-products Research

600 East Mermaid Lane Wyndmoor, PA 19038

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Purchase Request:

Motorized Film Applicator with Heated Perforated Vacuum Table and Vacuum Pump.

2.0 Background:

Instrument enables researchers to prepare uniform biopolymer films of desired thicknesses for mechanical properties testing. Film casting is time-sensitive and must be done within minutes of mixing the precursors, having the equipment on site is necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Salient Characteristics:

Minimum Requirements:

• Adjustable application speed, forward and backward

• Heated table

• Perforated vacuum table

• Clip to hold test chart, plates or silicone sheets in place

• Vacuum pump (small, quiet, no exhaust is preferred)

4.0 Technical POC:

Karen Wagner / karen.wagner@usda.gov / (215) 233-6518.

5.0 Deliverables/Schedule:

Motorized Automatic Film Applicator with Heated Perforated Vacuum Table and Vacuum Pump.

mailto:karen.wagner@usda.gov

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