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Coating Unit
Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater (LR2RC)
Compact Roll-to-Roll Processing
The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater (LR2RC) is a compact, high-precision R2R lab scale coater that transforms the way thin functional films are processed. This versatile system caters to various needs, from laboratory to small pilot-scale production, processing hundreds of meters of foil efficiently.
Modular Customization
The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater's modular design allows users to customize the system according to their specific requirements. Options include selecting the length and width of the unit and choosing from a wide array of components, such as printing and coating units, drying and curing systems, foil pretreatment modules, and advanced laminators. This flexibility ensures the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater can fit within existing lab spaces, gloveboxes, or fume hoods without additional infrastructure.
Scalable Efficiency With Numerous Applications
Providing a complete, turnkey system, the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater bridges the gap between laboratory research and small-scale pilot production. It handles hundreds of meters of foil, making it an economical choice for scaling up production. Advanced slot-die heads, web tension control, and software options guarantee consistent, high-quality results across applications like batteries, fuel cells, printed solar cells, transistors, LEDs, and sensors.
User-Friendly Design
Designed for convenience, the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater features easy-to-remove and reattach components, such as hot air, inert gas, IR and UV ovens, enhancing operational efficiency. The system's CE certification and CSA/UL compliance underscore its reliability and adherence to international safety standards.
Build Your Own System Today
Start building your custom thin-film production system today by contacting us. Choose the right platform size and enhance it with a range of components like printing units, drying systems, and laminators.
Key Features
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Compact Size: Fits in laboratories, gloveboxes, or fume hoods without additional infrastructure.
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Customizable: Choose from a variety of lengths and widths, with numerous components available.
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Easy and Fast Exchangeable Modular Components: Includes printing and coating units, drying and curing systems, foil pretreatment, laminators, trimming knives, and more.
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Modular Drying/Curing System: Accommodates various drying and curing methods.
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Software Control Option: Advanced control options for precision and repeatability.
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Web Tension Control: Ensures consistent quality across runs.
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CE Certified - CSA/UL Compliant: Meets international safety standards.
Technical Specifications
- Operating Power: Single phase (240VAC) for smaller models; three-phase (400VAC) for larger models.
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Coating Width: Up to 180 mm (standard models), up to 280 mm (wide models).
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Drying/Curing Length: From 250 mm (LR2RC500) to 1250 mm (LR2RC1500).
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Web Width: Up to 200 mm (standard models), up to 310 mm (wide models).
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Web Speed: 0.05-2.8 m/min (forward and reverse).
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Spindles: Automatic compressed air spindles for 3-inch core diameters, adjustable cones for smaller cores in LR2RC500.
Numerous Applications
The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater’s advanced slot-die heads, web tension control, and software options guarantee consistent, high-quality results across applications like batteries, fuel cells, printed solar cells, transistors, LEDs, sensors, and more.
A Size for Everyone
The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater offers you multiple platform sizes to meet your diverse needs. You can choose from platform lengths of 500 mm, 750 mm, 1000 mm, and 1500 mm, and widths of 350 mm and 460 mm. This variety allows you to select the size that best fits your specific requirements, whether you have a compact lab space or need a larger configuration for extensive operations.
Choose Your Own Components
With its modular design, the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater empowers you to customize your system with the components you need. Choose between slot-die heads, flexographic printers, slurry coaters, air knives, drying and curing units, knife cutters, laminators, laser systems and more.
Fits in Your Laboratory
Designed with you in mind, the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater fits seamlessly into your existing laboratory environment requiring no additional infrastructure. Its compact size allows you to integrate it into laboratories, gloveboxes, or fume hoods without needing additional infrastructure.
Platforms
The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater platform is available in four lengths, ranging from 500 mm to 1500 mm, and two widths of 350 mm (coating width up to 180 mm) and 460 mm (coating width up to 280 mm). With a processing width of up to 180 mm, the standard platform presents an ideal solution for laboratories venturing into the realm of R2R processing. The wide platform revolutionizes processing with its capability to handle 12-inch / 305 mm wide substrates, making it the most compact Roll-to-Roll (R2R) platform globally for industrial-scale coating and printing. If you are uncertain about whether a standard or wide platform will best suit your needs, feel free to contact us.
LR2RC500
Standard: 500 x 350 x 300 mm (WxDxH) The perfect platform for compact spaces and quick processing needs, the LR2RC500 offers a cost-effective solution without compromising on versatility. |
LR2RC750
Standard: 750 x 350 x 300 mm | Wide: 750 x 460 x 300 mm (WxDxH) Finding the ideal balance between size and functionality, the LR2RC750 seamlessly accommodates additional features while remaining a perfect fit for fume hoods or gloveboxes. |
LR2RC1000
Standard: 1000 x 350 x 300 mm | Wide: 1000 x 460 x 300 mm (WxDxH) For robust drying of thin films, look no further than the LR2RC1000. With three sections designed to host various oven systems, it streamlines coating and printing tasks efficiently. |
LR2RC1500
Standard: 1500 x 350 x 300 mm | Wide: 1500 x 460 x 300 mm (WxDxH) When ample laboratory space is available and integration of custom instruments is a priority, the LR2RC1500 delivers the necessary length for an expansive R2R line. |
Components
After selecting your platform, it's time to choose from our array of components, ranging from slot-die heads to advanced laminators. Each component is engineered to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality in your R2R system. Explore our offerings to tailor your coater platform precisely to your needs and unleash its full potential in revolutionizing thin-film production.
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Slot-die HeadsSlot-die heads for high-quality coatings. Available in stainless steel, titanium, or PEEK, with widths from 40 mm to 305 mm, ensuring precise thin-film coating.
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Slurry CoaterA vital tool for lab-scale production of advanced thin films, supporting critical applications like batteries, fuel cells, and printed solar cells.
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PumpsPrecision pumps for thin-film coating, designed for slot-die and high-volume coating applications, and R2R fluid management applications.
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Air KnivesAir knives for all needs. The Standard Air Knife for efficient drying and quenching, and Air Knife Pro for controlled, repeatable results.
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OvensOvens for efficient drying and UV-curing of thin films, offering compact designs and user-friendly features that allow quick addition or removal.
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Roll-to-Roll LaminatorA laminator designed for thin-film encapsulation with various adhesives, featuring precise tension control and customizable web width.
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Mounting SystemsThe precision angular mounting system is ideal for slot-die heads, knife coating setups, or flexographic printing units, with angle adjustment from 0 to 90 degrees. The Simple Mounting System offers manual tilt and cross-web adjustments, the Advanced Mounting System include digital micrometers and motorized adjustments, and the PC Controlled Mounting System offers PC control which is perfect when working in a glovebox or a fume hood.
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Flexographic PrintersFlexographic printers for printing various inks on diverse substrates, with a simple unit for short test runs and an advanced system for scaled R2R processing. |
Corona Surface TreatersSurface treaters for improving adhesion and surface energy in R2R coating, offering precision, durability, and uniformity for consistent manufacturing. |
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Laser ScriberThe Laser Scriber provides precise, efficient patterning of ITO substrates for Perovskite and printed solar cells, offering high resolution and design flexibility.
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Stripper UnitThe Stripper Unit allows for removal of a protective liner or other foil just before the coating or printing station. It comes with compressed air spindles, tension control and automation of nip engagement.
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Inline Slot-die CoatingThe Inline Slot-die Coating Mount can be placed anywhere down the web as an additional slot-die coating station for inline processing, allowing for flexible application of roll-to-roll coating. |
RollersThe Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater features 60 mm anodized aluminum rollers, durable and cost-efficient for 95% of applications. With low runout, they ensure experimental success. For specific needs, we offer POM or PEEK rollers for insulation or chemical resistance and stainless steel for extreme corrosion resistance.
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Inspection TableInspection Table that enables inspection on transparent substrates directly after coating or printing. Ideal for visual checks or camera systems, it fits LR2RC750, LR2RC1000, and LR2RC1500 platforms and can be added during purchase or retrofitted later. |
Knife CutterKnife Cutter for precise foil handling offers ultra-durable carbide cutters and adjustable cutting positions. Precision-ground stainless steel rollers ensure gentle handling and chemical resistance, making it safe and efficient. |
Foil TurnerFoil turner that enables seamless inline processing on both sides of the foil, ideal for double-sided slot-die coating in batteries, fuel cells, membranes, and more. |
Edge GuideThe Edge Guide ensures precise web alignment, reducing waste and enhancing quality during coating and printing. It boosts efficiency, minimizes downtime, and ensures uniformity, even in high-speed roll-to-roll operations. |
Nip RollersThe Nip Rollers offer flexibility with multiple configurations. The Manual Nip Roller features a full rubber roller with manual control of nip pressure and tilt, while the Adjustable Nip Roller include adjustable rollers, automated nip engagement, pressure, and pressure points. It's perfect for simple manual packaging with minimal effort. |
SpindlesSpindle options include the LR2RC500 with adjustable cones for core width, diameter, and position (35 mm to 90 mm inner diameters), and the LR2RC750, LR2RC1000, and LR2RC1500 platforms with automatic compressed air spindles for 3-inch core diameters, ensuring efficient handling for larger setups. |
Additional OptionsThe Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater is a flexible, customizable platform supporting stop-and-go and Forward-Reverse-Action cycles, with robotics integration for automation. It offers custom cabinets and glovebox systems for inert atmosphere work and is user-friendly for easy customization, making it a true "maker" platform. |
Popular Setups
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LR2RC750 Battery CoaterCustomized for lab-scale research and development, this system facilitates the efficient application of battery electrode coatings. |
LR2RC750 Solar CoaterThe LR2RC750 Coater is a complete system that facilitates the coating of all layers within the solar cell device stack, as well as the encapsulation of solar cells using various lamination options. |
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LR2RC1000 Fuel Cell CoaterWith a substrate processing width of up to 305 mm, you are well-prepared to advance the R&D processing of fuel cells , enabling efficient pilot-scale production of fuel cell technology. |
LR2RC1000 OLED CoaterA pilot-scale production line that allows for high throughput production of OLEDs. With the 305 mm web width, corona system, edge guide, and advanced drying system, this setup is truly a slot-die coating workhorse. |
Technical Specifications
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) and Weight | LR2RC500: 500 x 350 x 300 mm | 30 kg LR2RC750: 750 x 350 x 300 mm | 40 kg LR2RC750 Wide: 750 x 460 x 300 mm | 50 kg LR2RC1000: 1000 x 350 x 300 mm | 50 kg LR2RC1000 Wide: 1000 x 460 x 300 mm | 60 kg LR2RC1500: 1500 x 350 x 300 mm | 80 kg LR2RC1500 Wide: 1500 x 460 x 300 mm | 100 kg |
Total weight and dimensions depend on final configuration. |
| Operates From | LR2RC500: Single Phase (240VAC) LR2RC750: Single Phase (240VAC) LR2RC750 Wide: Single Phase (240VAC) LR2RC1000: 3 -phases (400 VAC) LR2RC1000 Wide: 3 -phases (400 VAC) LR2RC1500: 3 -phases (400 VAC) LR2RC1500 Wide: 3 -phases (400 VAC) |
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| Drying and Curing Section Length | LR2RC500: 250 mm LR2RC750: 500 mm LR2RC750 Wide: 500 mm LR2RC1000: 750 mm LR2RC1000 Wide: 750 mm LR2RC1500: 1250 mm LR2RC1500 Wide: 1250 mm |
The drying and curing length depends on the selected oven systems. |
| System Control | Touch Screen Manual Adjustment Buttons PC Control | |
| Web Width | Up to 200 mm Up to 310 mm (Wide) | |
| Foil Length | Up to 100 m | Depending on subtrate thickness. |
| Web Speed | 0.05-2-8 m/min (Forward and Reverse) | Other web speeds are available upon request |
| Tension Control | Manually | Individual or collective control over rewinder and unwinder depending on configuration |
| Coating Width | Up to 180 mm (Standard) Up to 280 mm (Wide) |
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| Spindles | Automatic Compressed Air Spindles 3-inch Core Inner Diameters | The LR2R500 comes with adjustable cones that accept core inner diameters from 35 mm up to 90 mm |
| Specifications | Kindly refer to the overview |
