Research Laboratory Coater

A versatile, compact system for producing high-quality films using multiple deposition techniques like slot-die coating and flexo.

 
 
 

State-of-the-Art Sheet Coater for Advanced Thin-Film Applications

Take your thin-film research to new heights with the Research Laboratory Coater from infinityPV. Tailored to the rigorous demands of R&D, this innovative sheet coater delivers precise and consistent results for applications including printed batteries, solar cells, fuel cells, OLEDs, and sensors. Designed to handle both organic and inorganic materials, the coater ensures superior film quality, enabling researchers to achieve breakthrough discoveries.

Why Research Laboratory Coating Excels in Thin Film Production
The Research Laboratory Coater is engineered for high uniformity and precise thickness control, making it ideal for nanometer- to micrometer-scale thin films. Its ability to handle diverse liquid formulations ensures consistent results for a variety of applications. Reliable and versatile, it is a valuable tool for researchers seeking accuracy, reproducibility, and efficiency.

Integrated Drying for Streamlined Processes
The Research Laboratory Coater simplifies your workflow with integrated drying capabilities. By combining coating and drying within a single, compact system, it ensures uniform film quality while optimizing laboratory space. With precise temperature control, this feature enhances drying consistency, making it an essential solution for thin-film processing.

Precision Ink Delivery with Integrated Syringe Pump
Control your coating process with unparalleled accuracy using the infinityPV Syringe Pump. This component offers precise adjustments to flow rates, ensuring consistent ink delivery for both organic and inorganic formulations. Its adaptability makes it indispensable for customizing your setup to the specific needs of your research projects.

 

Key Features

  • Quick Setup and User-Friendly Operation

  • Modular Design with Swappable Components

  • Cantilever Structure for Easy Substrate Handling

  • Integrated Syringe Pump for Accurate Ink Flow

  • Versatile Coating/Printing Options: Slot-Die Coating, Bar Coating, Knife Coating, Pen, and Flexo Printing

  • Compact Size for Use in Gloveboxes and Fume Hoods

  • CE Certified and CSA/UL Compliant for Global Standards

 

Technical Specifications

  • Power Requirements: 110–240 VAC

  • Coating Area: 100 x 280 mm

  • Coating Speed: 1.2–33 mm/sec

  • Dimensions: 500 x 550 x 450 mm (W x D x H)

  • Weight: 20 kg

  • Height Adjustment Resolution: 1 μm

  • Control Interface: Touchscreen and Physical Buttons for Ease of Use

  • Optional Heated Slot-die Head

 
 

 Components

Customize your slot-die coater to meet your exact needs. Choose your base plate, integrate precision syringe pumps, and select from various coating tools, including slot-die heads for uniform thin films, bar coaters, knife coaters, and flexo printers. Build the perfect system for your applications with ease.

 
Slot-die Heads
from €695.00

The infinityPV slot-die heads offer unparalleled performance across various materials and size. Available in PEEK, Stainless and Titanium in standard widths of 40 mm, 65 mm, 115 mm, 165 mm, 195 mm and 305 mm.

Heated Slot-die Heads
from €4,250.00

Engineered with precision and innovation in mind, our slot-die heads offer unparalleled performance across various materials and size. Available in Stainless Steel and Titanium in standard widths of 40 mm, 65 mm, 115 mm and 165 mm.

Customized Slot-die Head
€0.00

If you need a customized slot-die head tailored to your specific requirements, our expert team is ready to collaborate with you to design and manufacture a solution that meets your exact needs.

 
Standard Hot Plate (RT-90 °C)
€0.00

The Research Laboratory Coater includes an integrated hot plate for convenient drying of processed thin films directly on the unit. The system features a standard hot plate capable of reaching temperatures up to 90 °C, ensuring efficient drying during your coating process.

High Temperature Hot Plate (RT-140 °C)
€3,399.00

Upgrade from the standard hot plate, which reaches up to 90 °C, to the high-temperature hot plate capable of reaching 140 °C. This enhanced option provides greater flexibility, optimizing your thin-film coating applications.

Syringe Pump
from €2,500.00

 
Knife Coater
€2,790.00

The knife coater unit has a knife blade in anodized aluminum with a high precision ground edge, resulting in a coating width of 30 mm. Adjust the gap size between the substrate and the knife blade of the coating unit, using the micrometer screw on the knife coater unit.

Bar Coater
€2,990.00

The nominal thickness obtainable with each bar/rod: 10 micron, 25 micron, 50 micron, 100 micron and 250 micron.

Simple Flexo Roller
€2,399.00

The simple flexographic roller system can be used for printing many types of materials when preparing single devices among others the back silver for inverted geometry device.

 
Air Knife
€2,490.00

The Air knife is a powerful piece of equipment for drying and rapid quenching of coated thin films with compressed air or inert gas (important for i.e. perovskites)

Simple Mounting System
€0.00

Manual positioning of the slot-die head, bar coater, knife coater or flexo roller. Watch video here.

PC Controlled Mounting System
€21,000.00

Software control of the coating position with 3-axis motion control (side registration, up/down, fwd/rev). Watch video here.

 
Heated Slot-die Head Controller
€2,550.00

Engineered for precise temperature regulation and superior slot-die coating performance, this advanced controller guarantees uniform film thickness and enhances product quality, ensuring optimal results with every use.

 

Videos

RLC 3DPrint - Slot-Die Coating

RLC 3DPrint with Heated Vacuum Chuck

Printed Batteries

How To Print Solar Cells With The Research Laboratory Coater (RLC)

Printing Perovskite on Flexible Substrate

Flexographic Printing with the Research Laboratory Coater

 

Technical Specifications

Research Laboratory Coater

ItemTechnical ParametersRemarks
Weight>20 kgDepends on final configuration.
Dimensions (WxDxH)500 mm x 550 mm x 450 mm
Power Supply120 V AC or 240 V ACDepends on final configuration.
Coating Area100 mm x 280 mm
Coating SpeedFrom 1.2 mm/sec to 33 mm/sec
Base Plate TemperatureStandard Temperature up to 90◦C
High Temperature Option up to 140◦C
Heated Vaccum Chuck up to 90◦C
Thin Film Processing OptionsSlot-die Coating
Heated Slot-die Coating
Knife Coating
Bar Coating
Simple Flexo Printing
 

Syringe Pumps

undefinedTechnical ParametersRemarks
Pump Control0.01 ml - 9.99 ml
Ink VolumeStandard Pump: Up to 20 ml
Jumbo Pump: Up to 60 ml
Options for Mixing and Gradient ExperimentsCombine up to 4 Pump for Advanced Mixing and Gradients Experiments
Power Supply24 VPower from the Research Laboratory Coater
 

Slot-die Coating

ItemTechnical ParametersRemarks
Slot-die Coating Width5 mm - 150 mmPatterned or Full Coating
Slot-die Head Position12 o'clock
Height Adjustment (Head to Substrate)5 mm
Sideways Travel Length160 mm
Slot-die Head MaterialStainless Steel
PEEK
Titanium
Tubing and Connector MaterialPTFE (Tubing) and PEEK (Connector)
 

Heated Slot-die Coating

 
undefinedTechnical ParameterRemarks
Slot-die Coating Width10 mm - 150 mmPatterned or Full Coating
Slot-die Head MaterialStainless Steel
Titanium
Temperature RangeRT-100◦C
 

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Software for the sheet coater

Research Laboratory Coater Software

Discover the precision and versatility of infinityPV syringe pumps, engineered to seamlessly integrate into our cutting-edge coating and printing equipment.