Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater
A compact and modular roll-to-roll lab coater that transforms the way functional thin films are printed and coated.
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.
Try the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater with Your Own Foils
Experience the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater in action with your own foils and solutions. Spend a day in our professional lab, operate the coater yourself, and take real results home — no obligations, just opportunities. Learn more.
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 190 mm (standard models), up to 305 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.
Why Use a Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater?
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 390 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. View price here.
LR2RC750
Standard: 750 x 390 x 300 mm | Wide: 750 x 500 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. View price here.
LR2RC1000
Standard: 1000 x 390 x 300 mm | Wide: 1000 x 500 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. View price here.
LR2RC1500
Standard: 1500 x 390 x 300 mm | Wide: 1500 x 500 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. View price here.
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. Customize Your Machine and Get a Quotation here.
Slot-die Heads
Slot-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. View video.
Slurry Coater
A vital tool for lab-scale production of advanced thin films, supporting critical applications like batteries, fuel cells, and printed solar cells. Watch video.
Pumps
Precision pumps for thin-film coating, designed for slot-die and high-volume coating applications, and R2R fluid management applications.
Roll-to-Roll Laminator
A laminator designed for thin-film encapsulation with various adhesives, featuring precise tension control and customizable web width. Watch video.
Ovens
Ovens for efficient drying and UV-curing of thin films, offering compact designs and user-friendly features that allow quick addition or removal. Watch video.
Air Knives
Air knives for all needs. The Standard Air Knife for efficient drying and quenching, and Air Knife Pro for controlled, repeatable results.
Flexographic Printers
Flexographic printers for printing various inks on diverse substrates, with a simple unit for short test runs and an advanced system for scaled R2R processing. Watch video.
Wet Processing Center
Process foil with immersion, spraying, heating/cooling, agitation, and electrochemical treatments in a fully enclosed, zero-emission system.
Mounting Systems
The 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.
Inline Slot-die Coating
The 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..
Corona Surface Treaters
Surface treaters for improving adhesion and surface energy in R2R coating, offering precision, durability, and uniformity for consistent manufacturing.
Laser Scriber
The Laser Scriber provides precise, efficient patterning of ITO substrates for Perovskite and printed solar cells, offering high resolution and design flexibility.
Inspection Table
Inspection 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. Watch video.
Stripper Unit
The 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. Watch video.
Knife Cutter
Knife 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. Watch video.
Nip Rollers
Nip rollers apply controlled pressure to the web, increasing friction for improved web transport, stability, and process control.
Kinematic Platforms
Kinematic platforms that let you effortlessly move your coater around inside gloveboxes.
Edge Guide
The 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.
Foil Router
Elevated, open-span section between the rollers, providing easy access to both sides of the moving substrate.
Additional Options
The 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.
Top-Scientists Use the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater
Peer-Reviewed Studies Featuring the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater
Global Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater Installations
Installation at E-magy.
Installation at Kempten University.
Installation at University of Eastern Finland.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Technical Parameter | Remarks |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) and Weight | LR2RC500: 500 x 390 x 300 mm | 30 kg LR2RC750: 750 x 390 x 300 mm | 40 kg LR2RC750 Wide: 750 x 500 x 300 mm | 50 kg LR2RC1000: 1000 x 390 x 300 mm | 50 kg LR2RC1000 Wide: 1000 x 500 x 300 mm | 60 kg LR2RC1500: 1500 x 390 x 300 mm | 80 kg LR2RC1500 Wide: 1500 x 500 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) | |
| 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 190 mm Up to 305 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) | |
| 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 |
We Are Ready to Help You
With decades of experience in printed electronics, our team is here to provide in-depth guidance on choosing the right system for your needs. Whether you're exploring advanced production methods or need help fine-tuning your setup, we offer expert advice tailored to your project. Contact us to discuss how we can support your solar cell development.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater is a compact, high-precision machine designed to coat and print functional thin films in a roll-to-roll configuration. It is suitable for research and small pilot-scale production environments, offering flexibility and scalability in processing.
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The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater’s is versatile ands modular design allows for customization to meet specific research or production needs. It can be used for manufacture of various applications including:
Batteries
Fuel Cells
Printed Solar Cells
Transistors
LEDs
Sensors
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Compact Size: Fits into laboratories, gloveboxes, or fume hoods without additional infrastructure.
Customizable: Options for platform length, width, and a wide range of components like printing units, drying systems, and laminators.
Modular Design: Allows easy integration of components such as slot-die heads, syringe pumps, advanced laminators, and more.
User-friendly: Features easy-to-remove and reattach heat and UV stations, CE certification, and compliance with international safety standards.
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Yes, the coater's compact size and modular design allow it to fit within existing lab spaces, gloveboxes, or fume hoods without requiring additional infrastructure.
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The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater allows for control of the tension of both unwinder and rewinder and high precision motors combined with the integrated screen software grant easy and accurate handling of the speed of the substrate. This ensures consistent coating thickness and quality across runs, critical for reliable research and production.
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The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater platform has been thoroughly tested under Argon atmosphere and is compatible with Argon gloveboxes.
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Yes, the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater can be used for slot-die coating. It can feature advanced slot-die heads that are specifically designed for high-precision, consistent, and uniform coating of thin films. The system is highly customizable, allowing you to integrate slot-die heads along with other components like web tension control and various drying/curing units, making it ideal for applications such as batteries, printed solar cells, OLEDs, sensors, and other thin-film technologies.
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Technical specifications vary based on the model but generally include:
Operating Power: Single-phase or three-phase depending on the model (240 VAC or 400 VAC).
Drying/Curing Length: Ranges from 250 mm to 1250 mm.
Web Width: Up to 190 mm for standard models and up to 305 mm for wide models.
Web Speed: Adjustable from 0.05 to 2.8 m/min (forward and reverse). Lower gearing is available upon request.
Spindles: Automatic compressed air spindles or adjustable cones depending on the model.
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Yes, the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater offers extensive customization options through its modular design. Users can select platform size, components like slot-die heads and drying systems, and add-ons such as laminators or web guiding systems. This flexibility allows tailoring the coater to specific research or production requirements.
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We provide comprehensive technical support and assistance for the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater. Our team assists with installation, training, and ongoing support to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.
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For detailed information about the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater, its components like slot-die heads, syringe pumps, ovens, and more, visit our website or contact our support team. We also offer resources such as videos and customer success stories to showcase the capabilities of the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater in various applications.
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To get a quotation or start building your custom thin-film production system with the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater, use the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater Customizer. Choose your platform size and select from a range of components to build the ideal setup for your needs.
For more information, feel free to contact our team at info@infinityPV.com. We're here to support your journey in printed electronics and thin-film production.