Spin Coater
Lab Equipment, Thin Film Coating
Low Price, Vacuum-Free Spin Coater Systems You Can Trust
Produce high-quality films with zero substrate warping
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Vacuum-free Ossila spin coaters are ideal for spin coating in busy, fast-paced labs where space is at a premium. These systems are robust, affordable, and trusted by academics and researchers around the world.
Both models include inbuilt controls which allow you to save multiple user profiles, perfect for shared research facilities. Combined with the multi-substrate chuck, you can easily accommodate four popular substrate sizes in your experiments. The improved air flow and stability at high speeds mean this chuck is designed with film quality at the forefront.
For controllable, automated dispensing of solvents, our spin coaters are also available with either our single or dual syringe pump at a discounted price as part of the Ossila Spin Coating Kit.
Vacuum-Free
Innovative chuck design
Range of Speeds
Up to 6,000 or 10,000 rpm
Long Spin Cycles
Up to 1,000 or 3,600 seconds
Built to Last
Durable & chemical-resistant
Why Go Vacuum-Free?
Thin substrates are likely to be warped by vacuum chucks which affects the coating uniformity. The force of vacuum on the solutions deposited on top of porous substrates, such as ceramics, also leads to inhomogeneity. This reduces the quality and performance of devices. Our vacuum-free chucks ensure an even film distribution by keeping your substrates flat and free from damage, even if they are flexible, and allowing excess coating material to be drained away.
Vacuum pumps are also prone to breaking, leading to costly repairs and project delays. Our spin coater is a reliable and complete alternative which can reduce your immediate and long-term expenses while ensuring consistent performance.
Without a vacuum line, the Ossila Spin Coater can be set up anywhere with a single mains socket—spin coat on a lab bench, in a fume hood, or a glove box all in the same day.
Specifications
| Standard Model | Advanced Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Stability | <2% error | <0.25% error |
| Speed | 120 – 6,000 rpm | 500 – 10,000 rpm |
| Spin Time | 1 – 1,000 sec | 1 – 3,600 sec |
| User Profiles | 10 | 15 |
| Materials | Polypropylene bowl, steel casing, tempered glass lid | PTFE bowl, powder coated steel casing, tempered glass lid |
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 3.7 kg |
Additional Specifications
| Max Substrate Size | 100 mm (4") diameter |
|---|---|
| Programs | 10 programs, , with up to 50 steps each, on each user profile |
| Safety Switch | Magnetic safety switch on the door |
| Additional Features | Built-in spirit level and adjustable feet |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 225 mm x 170 mm x 140 mm (8.86" x 6.69" x 5.51") |
| Power Supply | DC 24 V 2 A, via 100–240 V 50/60 Hz power adapter |
Spin Coater Chuck Specifications
L2001U1/L2001U2 Standard Spin Coater Chuck
Choose between polypropylene, PTFE, or PEEK chuck material depending on your application. The design incorporates all of the most commonly used substrates including:
20mm x 15mm25mm x 25mm (1" x 1")50mm x 50mm (2" x 2")75mm x 25mm (3" x 1")Plus, our chucks also have:
- A rimmed edge to improve air flow uniformity and reduce solvent build up within the bowl.
- Simplified drainage channels to reduce buffeting and improve the stability of the chuck.
- Finger cutouts for easy removal of chucks, allowing you to switch them for different experiments.
Custom Chucks
Custom chucks are available at a discounted price with the purchase of a spin coater, but can also be purchased separately. Please contact us to discuss your needs, specifying the length, width, and height of each substrate. Alternatively, STL, STEP, and SLDPRT files (for AutoCAD / FreeCAD and SolidWorks respectively) are freely available to download should you wish to create your own chucks.
Custom Chuck Requirements
| Maximum Chuck Diameter | 115 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum Substrate Diameter | 100 mm (4") |
Blank Chuck Downloads
Version 2
Version 1
- .STL file for AutoCAD and TurboCAD
- .SLDPRT file for SolidWorks
Manual
Spin Coater user manualWe recently purchased an Ossila Spin Coater. Its compact size and vacuum-free system is ideal for our rather over-crowded laboratory, and it has enabled us to prepare a series of high-quality block copolymer thin films. The chucks make it easy to use different substrates and we have programmed several spin cycles, which allows systematic variation of the copolymer film thickness with good reproducibility.
Professor Steve Armes FRS, Professor of Polymer and Colloid Chemistry, University of Sheffield
Spin Coater Features
Vacuum-Free
Ossila spin coaters can produce uniform films with zero substrate warping or damage, even when coating flexible substrates. Without a vacuum line to connect, simply plug the spin coater into a power socket to get started on your research.
Large Range of Speeds
In our standard model, spin speeds range from 120 to 6,000 rpm, covering a range of different spin coating conditions—from slow dry crystallization to ultra-thin films. Or choose the advanced model for spin speeds from 500 to 10,000 rpm with an error margin of 0.25% for advanced electronics and optics, or coating with high viscosity materials.
Long Spin Cycles
With our advanced model, extend your spin cycles up to 3,600 seconds to achieve better solvent evaporation and more controlled layer formation. Useful for multilayer coatings and graded film properties in the development of advanced materials, and biocompatibility in biotechnology applications.
Multi-Substrate Chuck
The included chuck holds four common substrate sizes without the need to switch between chucks. Improve airflow over the substrate, reduce solvent build up, and ensure mechanical stability at very high rotational speeds. Choose from polypropylene, PTFE or PEEK chuck to match your coating solution.
Durable and Chemical-Resistant Materials
Both models are constructed with materials that ensure high chemical resistance, prolonging the lifetime of the system. For enhanced durability, the advanced model comes equipped with a PTFE bowl and chuck as standard, with an optional upgrade to a PEEK chuck for even greater resilience.
Full Control
The inbuilt control system allows you to have 10 separate user profiles — with each profile capable of saving 10 recipes with up to 50 steps. Plus, the spirit level and adjustable feet make it simple to achieve a flat spinning axis. Perfect for uniform films in a busy lab.
I use a Contact Angle Goniometer and Spin Coater from Ossila, the best tools I have ever used for the application of Perovskite solar cells. I plan to order more devices from the same brand.
Ashique Kotta, Jeonbuk National University
Spin Coater Gallery
In the Box
- Ossila Spin Coater
- Multi-substrate spin coater chuck
- Power supply
Resources and Support
Spin Coater Advanced: Upgrades and Specifications
The advanced model offers more control than the classic spin coater in a wide range of areas. These advancements make it ideal for high-precision and demanding applications.
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