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Revolutionize Your Packaging with Precision: The Advanced R2R Vacuum Metallizer by Royal Tech

Revolutionize Your Packaging with Precision: The Advanced R2R Vacuum Metallizer by Royal Tech

2025-12-28

In today’s fast-evolving packaging and textile industries, the demand for lightweight, high-barrier, and cost-effective materials is greater than ever. Traditional aluminum foil and composite laminates, while effective, often come with higher material costs and weight. Enter the era of vacuum-metallized films and papers—a smarter, sleeker, and more sustainable solution. At the forefront of this innovation is Royal Tech, with its state-of-the-art RT-R2R series roll-to-roll thermal evaporation coating machine.

Why Choose Vacuum Metallization?

Vacuum metallization deposits a thin, uniform layer of aluminum onto flexible substrates such as PET, BOPP, CPP, PVC, and paper. This process enhances barrier properties against moisture, oxygen, and light, extends shelf-life, and provides an attractive metallic finish—all while significantly reducing material usage and overall packaging weight. From food packaging and cigarette wraps to labels and technical textiles, metallized materials offer unparalleled performance and aesthetics.

Introducing the RT-R2R Vacuum Metallizer

Royal Tech’s RT-R2R is engineered for precision, speed, and reliability. Designed for single-side coating of packaging papers and films, this system integrates advanced vacuum thermal evaporation technology with robust automation, making it an ideal choice for producers aiming to enhance quality and throughput.

Key Features & Technological Advantages
  1. High-Efficiency Vacuum System

    • Equipped with energy-saving storage pumps and powerful diffusion pumps.

    • Achieves a rapid pump-down time of under 8 minutes from atmosphere to 7*10⁻² Pa.

    • Ultimate chamber pressure reaches 5*10⁻³ Pa, ensuring clean, high-quality coatings.

  2. Advanced Evaporation System

    • Features a staggered top-clamp boat design with boron nitride (BN) crucibles.

    • High evaporation rate and exceptional coating uniformity.

    • Independent aluminum wire feeding system (1.8–2.0 mm, 99.98% purity) for precise control.

  3. Precision Winding & Tension Control

    • Four-motor constant tension system (Siemens AC motors) ensures stable web handling.

    • Maximum web width up to 2500 mm, with roll diameters up to 800 mm.

    • Coating speeds ranging from 400–600 m/min, with a peak of 720 m/min.

  4. Intelligent Temperature Management

    • Coating drum temperature adjustable from -20°C to +25°C.

    • Integrated cooling/heating system (or optional liquid nitrogen cooling) prevents thermal damage to sensitive substrates.

  5. Automated Control & Monitoring

    • Siemens PLC + IPC (Industrial PC) for fully automated process control.

    • User-friendly HMI with remote operation capability.

    • Built-in fault diagnosis and alert system for easier maintenance.

  6. Durable Design & Global Support

    • Round chamber structure with separate winding and evaporation zones for stable long-term operation.

    • Export-standard packaging, suitable for long-distance shipping.

    • Worldwide service network covering Europe (Poland), West Asia (Iran), Turkey, India, and Latin America (Mexico).

Technical Specifications Overview

The RT-R2R series offers multiple models to match your production scale:

Model Max Web Width (mm) Evaporation Sources (BN) Coating Speed (m/min)
RT-R2R-1100S 1100 13 400–600 (720 max)
RT-R2R-1350S 1350 16 400–600 (720 max)
RT-R2R-1700S 1700 20 400–600 (720 max)
RT-R2R-2100S 2100 24 400–600 (720 max)
RT-R2R-2200S 2200 25 400–600 (720 max)
RT-R2R-2500S 2500 28 400–600 (720 max)

All models support core IDs of 3″ or 6″ and are compatible with common polymer films and papers.

Applications Across Industries
  • Food & Beverage Packaging: Extend shelf life with high-barrier metallized films.

  • Label & Graphic Arts: Create eye-catching metallic finishes.

  • Cigarette & Specialty Packaging: Consistent, high-quality aluminum coating.

  • Textile & Technical Films: Functional coatings for industrial applications.

Why Partner with Royal Tech?
  • Expert Training & Support: Comprehensive training in machine operation, maintenance, and coating recipe development.

  • Warranty & Service: 1-year free limited warranty with lifelong machine support.

  • Custom Solutions: OEM/ODM services available to tailor the system to your specific needs.

  • Global Reach: Manufacturing base in Shanghai, China, with international technical support.

Drive Efficiency & Quality Forward

The RT-R2R vacuum metallizer is more than a machine—it’s a productivity partner. By integrating high-speed coating, precise control, and energy-saving design, Royal Tech helps you reduce costs, improve product performance, and meet the growing demand for advanced packaging materials.

Ready to elevate your production capabilities?
Contact Royal Tech today for a detailed consultation, technical specifications, and a competitive quote. Let us provide you with a complete coating solution tailored to your success.