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 with the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater Customizer. Choose the right platform size and enhance it with a range of components like printing units, drying systems, and laminators.

Key Features

• Compact Size: Fits in laboratories, gloveboxes, or fume hoods without additional infrastructure.

• Customizable: Choose from a variety of lengths and widths, with numerous components available.

• Easy and Fast Exchangeable Modular Components: Includes printing and coating units, drying and curing systems, foil pretreatment, laminators, trimming knives, and more.

• Modular Drying/Curing System: Accommodates various drying and curing methods.

• Software Control Option: Advanced control options for precision and repeatability.

• Web Tension Control: Ensures consistent quality across runs.

• 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.

• Coating Width: Up to 180 mm (standard models), up to 280 mm (wide models).

• Drying/Curing Length: From 250 mm (LR2RC500) to 1250 mm (LR2RC1500).

• Web Width: Up to 200 mm (standard models), up to 310 mm (wide models).

• Web Speed: 0.05-2.8 m/min (forward and reverse).

• 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.

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.