Technology Guide · 2026-06-01

What Is Ultrasonic Spray Coating? A Practical Guide for Process Engineers

Learn how ultrasonic spray coating works, where it is used, and why it is valuable for thin-film industrial applications.

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Ultrasonic spray coating uses high-frequency mechanical vibration to break liquid into fine droplets. Compared with air spray, ultrasonic spray produces lower-velocity droplets and can improve transfer efficiency for expensive materials.

For process engineers, the most important variables are nozzle frequency, liquid viscosity, surface tension, flow rate, substrate temperature, spray distance, and motion path.