Abstract: An apparatus and a method for coating workpieces with thermal barrier coatings. A manipulator shaft is guided here through a duct equipped with telescopic segments into the process chamber. The invention permits a particularly compact configuration of the plant.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for changing a workpiece carrier device in a production plant for coating substrates.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for coating workpieces with thermal barrier coatings. A manipulator shaft is guided here through a duct equipped with telescopic segments into the process chamber. The invention permits a particularly compact configuration of the plant.

Abstract: An apparatus for coating substrates with a coating material is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame, a crucible arrangement including a first crucible and a second crucible disposed offset from one another in a horizontal plane, where the crucible arrangement is disposed on the frame. At least one first shaft is associated with the first crucible and at least one second shaft is associated with the second crucible, where the at least one first and second shafts are disposed in the frame beneath the first and second crucibles, respectively. A first lifting device is associated with the at least one first shaft and a second lifting device is associated with the at least one second shaft, where the first and second lifting devices are disposed in the frame. The frame is linearly displaceable in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: An apparatus for coating substrates with a coating material is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame and a crucible arrangement including a first crucible and a second crucible disposed on the frame. Only one first shaft is associated with the first crucible and only one second shaft is associated with the second crucible, where the only one first and second shafts are disposed in the frame beneath the first and second crucibles, respectively. Only one first lifting device is associated with the only one first shaft and only one second lifting device is associated with the only one second shaft, where the only one first and second lifting devices are disposed in the frame. The only one first and second shafts and the only one first and second lifting devices are laterally displaceable with the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for coating substrates with a coating material is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame, a crucible arrangement including a first crucible and a second crucible disposed offset from one another in a horizontal plane, where the crucible arrangement is disposed on the frame. At least one first shaft is associated with the first crucible and at least one second shaft is associated with the second crucible, where the at least one first and second shafts are disposed in the frame beneath the first and second crucibles, respectively. A first lifting device is associated with the at least one first shaft and a second lifting device is associated with the at least one second shaft, where the first and second lifting devices are disposed in the frame. The frame is linearly displaceable in the horizontal plane.