Spin Coater
Lab Equipment, Solar Cell Prototyping Platform, Thin Film Coating
Type G
Used in the UK, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, and the UAE.
Type F
Used in the EU (except Ireland), Korea, Russia, Egypt, and mainland China.
Type B
Used in the USA, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, and mainland China.
Type I
Used in Australia, New Zealand, and mainland China.
Country not listed? We ship worldwide. Please contact us if you are not sure which plug type you need.
Low Price, Vacuum-Free Spin Coaters You Can Trust
Produce high-quality films with zero substrate warping
Overview | Specifications | Features | Gallery | In the Box | Resources and Support
The vacuum-free Ossila Spin Coater is ideal for spin coating in busy, fast-paced labs where space is at a premium. The system is robust, affordable, and trusted by academics and researchers around the world. Our two models, the Standard and Advanced, let you choose the right specifications for your research. Both include inbuilt controls which allow you to save multiple user profiles, perfect for shared research facilities.
The Spin Coater Advanced is ideal for complex, high precision coating processes that require long cycles and speeds up to 10,000 rpm. With a speed stability error margin of less than 0.25%, have confidence that you will consistently and reliably produce high quality thin films.
An all-in-one spin coater chuck is included as standard, or you can upgrade the chuck material for enhanced chemical resistance. Using fluid dynamics simulations, our spin coater chuck has improved air flow dynamics and mechanical performance at high speeds. 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
We 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
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 on each user profile, with up to 50 steps each |
| 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 Chucks 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 diameter of chuck | 115 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum diameter of substrate | 100 mm (4") |
Blank Chuck Downloads
Version 2
Version 1
- .STL file for AutoCAD and TurboCAD
- .SLDPRT file for SolidWorks
Manual
Spin Coater user manualI 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 Features
Vacuum-Free
With no vacuum or nitrogen line to connect, simply plug the spin coater into a power socket to get started on your research. Ossila spin coaters can produce uniform films with zero substrate warping or damage, even when coating flexible substrates.
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 crystallisation, 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 electronics, optics, and coating with high viscosity materials.
Long Spin Cycles
With our advanced model, extend your spin cycles up to 3600 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 all-in-one design holds four common substrate sizes without the need to switch between chucks. The chuck improves airflow over the substrate, reduces solvent build up, while ensuring mechanical stability at extremely high rotational speeds. Or, upgrade to a PTFE or PEEK chuck for enhanced chemical resistance.
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. All this makes our spin coaters perfect for anyone that has to share equipment in a busy lab.
Fewer Variables, Better Films
The inbuilt spirit level and adjustable feet ensure a flat spinning axis, and the vacuum-free chuck prevents warping in thin substrates. Both factors lead to better uniformity in films — and better device performance.
Why Go Vacuum-Free?
Our spin coaters use an innovative chuck design that does not require a vacuum system. Substrates are held in place by recesses cut into the chuck, allowing excess coating material to be drained away.
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.
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.
Vacuum pumps are prone to breaking, leading to costly repairs and project delays. This is mainly caused by the intake of excess solvents into the vacuum line, damaging the internal components. Our spin coater is a reliable and complete alternative which can reduce your immediate and long-term expenses while ensuring consistent performance.
Spin Coater Gallery
In the Box
- Ossila Spin Coater
- Multi-substrate spin coater chuck
- Power supply
Resources and Support
Which Spin Coater Features Do I Need?
The Ossila Spin Coater is designed to be simple and effective for R&D and laboratory applications. We offer an affordable model that is optimized to last and create uniform films.
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Reinventing the Spin Coater Chuck
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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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