LR2RC500 Solar Coater

Probably the World’s Most Compact Solar Cell R2R Coater

The LR2RC Solar Cell Coater 500 is a versatile and essential piece of equipment for those entering the field of printed solar cells – such as organic and perovskite solar cells. Built on the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater platform, it is a turnkey setup that provides the necessary roll-to-roll platform and components, like slot-die heads, syringe pump, air knife, and drying system, for roll-to-roll processing of perovskite and organic solar cells.

What’s Included:

• LR2RC500 Platform: Featuring anodized aluminum rollers, web tension control, spindles with adjustable conical bobbin holders, touch screen interface, and easy-to-use operation buttons.

• 20 m of ITO/PET substrate on bobbin

• Advanced Mounting System: Manual adjustment with digital micrometers units for two-point head to substrate distance readout.

• Jumbo Syringe Pump: Provides precise and consistent ink delivery, ideal for research applications.

• Slot-die Head package:

  • 40 mm Stainless Slot-die Head (10 mm Working Width) incl. Shim Kit

  • 65 mm Stainless Slot-Die Head (50 mm Working Width) incl. Shim Kit

  • 115 mm Stainless Slot-die Head (100 mm Working Width) incl. Shim Kit

• Fitting Kits: Low and High viscosity versions included.

• Simple Flexo Roller: For printing front or back electrode.

• Air Knife Standard: Provides versatile drying and quenching for thin films.

• Inert Gas Oven: For effective drying and curing at a lab scale, enabling quick setup and adjustments to meet your specific needs.

• Full and Manual Nip Rollers: Tailor your setup for various substrate handling requirements.

Key Features

• Quick Set-Up and Easy Operation

• Modular Design with interchangeable components

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

• CE Certified - CSA/UL Compliant: Meets international safety standards.

Technical Specifications

• Operating Power: Single phase (240VAC)

• Drying/Curing Length: 250 mm

• Web Width: Up to 200 mm

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

• Spindles: Adjustable cones.

Why Choose the LR2RC Solar Cell Coater 500?

• Compact and Scalable: Perfect for small laboratory spaces, gloveboxes, or fume hoods without needing additional infrastructure.

• Integrated Solution: Includes essential components for R2R processing of printed solar cell, like Perovskite and organic.

• Versatile Setup: Enables fabrication of short or long stretches of substrate with improved material utilization.

• Customizable and Modular: With modular components, the LR2RC500 can be easily adapted to fit your specific requirements, making it the ideal platform for diverse applications such as batteries, printed solar cells, LEDs, sensors, and more.

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