Brand Interpretation | Exploring RK: The Precise Way of Printing and Coating

The precise way of printing and coating

Interpretation of the UK RK brand

In the printing, coating, and surface treatment industries,Preparation of Repetitive SamplesNot only is it an important link in quality control, but it is also the cornerstone of product development and process optimization.

Let Zhanlin Instrument take you closer to this renowned brand in the global printing and coating laboratory field:RK PrintCoat Instruments Ltd (RK for short) in the UKUnderstand how it continues to lead the development of coating and sampling technology with excellent equipment and professional spirit.

RK PrintCoat was founded in 1962 by Mr. Roman Kerchiss, who was involved inSurface coating industryI have 30 years of rich experience. The company is headquartered in the outskirts of Cambridge, UK, and is a typical family business led by the second-generation Mr. Tom Kerchiss.

For over 60 years, RK has been dedicated to research and manufacturing forLaboratory printing, sampling, and coatingOur high-precision equipment serves many industries. It not only helps enterprises with the development of new formulas, color and performance testing, but also assists customers in rapid validation and optimization during the small batch production stage.

RK's equipment in the UK is widely used in multiple industries, serving customers including:

Printing ink and coating manufacturers

• Suppliers of pigments, dyes, and resins

Adhesive and functional coating manufacturers

Paper, film, and packaging material enterprises

Research and development institutions for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and high-performance composite materials

In addition, RK's instruments can help companies easily comply with various requirements, includingISO、ASTM、FINAT、TAPPIThese standards are widely used in the evaluation of ink and coating performance, and are widely recognized by the industry due to strict testing standards such as international standards

As the authorized agent of RK in China, Zhanlin Instrument has been continuously providing RK's high-quality equipment and professional services to Chinese customers for many years, and has accumulated rich industry cases and technical support experience.

K101/202 automatic coating machine

The classic automatic wire rod coating equipment can use wire rod applicators and various wet film preparers. Supports multiple coating platforms (magnetic, vacuum, heating) with a coating speed range of 2-15 m/min, suitable for sampling and comparative experiments with precision control of uniformity and thickness.

K303S multifunctional coating machine

RK's new generation flagship coating equipment is equipped with fully integrated servo drive and touch screen control. The equipment is equipped with interchangeable coating, gravure, and flexographic printing heads, which can simultaneously coat multiple products with a maximum coating area of 350x440mm. It supports the use of wire rods ranging from 4 to 500 microns and can be optionally equipped with a vacuum bed.

FLX100 flexographic ink sampling machine

Tailored for the development and quality control of flexographic ink, it enables fast, high-quality, and highly reproducible sample preparation. The sampling machine can be equipped with finely carved sample plates, which can be sampled at a speed of 100m/min to achieve efficient and accurate ink coating and coloring testing, helping customers quickly complete ink compatibility, color density, and coating consistency verification.

KPP gravure ink sampling machine

Used for quality control, research and development, and color matching of liquid gravure ink, it supports the use of electronic engraving templates with different engraving network lines, and can easily prepare high-quality samples at a speed of 40m/min. It is an ideal tool to help you with quality control, sample preparation, color matching research and development, or computer color matching.

K Hand Coater Manual Coating Machine

Suitable for rapid sampling in laboratories or conducting low-cost and reproducible experiments in the early stages of research and development, simple and easy to use, supporting multiple wire rod size choices.

For over thirty years, RK has not only demonstrated its capabilities, but alsoPreparation of reproducible samplesOur core philosophy is to assist enterprises and research institutions in achieving technological breakthroughs in various fields such as packaging, green coating, printed electronics, and composite materials.

RK assists in the development of biodegradable packaging coatings

In addition to the commonly used ink and printing fields, RK equipment also makes outstanding contributions in the research and development of bio based coatings. A research institution utilizing RKK Hand Coater 和 K Paint ApplicatorConduct coating tests on biological coatings such as corn protein, potato peel, and eggshell extracts.

Through RK equipment, the customer accurately measured the tensile strength, water absorption, and oxygen permeability of the coating on the cardboard. The research results showed that the tensile strength of cardboard coated with potato peel increased from 2 MPa to 14.8 MPa, and the average water absorption decreased to only 17.5 g/m ², which strongly proves the potential of green coating in packaging.

Research Collaboration:

RK assists in the research and development of printed electronics

In the field of printable electronics, the renowned Indian technology university IIT Kanpur has introducedCustomized VCML pilot coating machineConduct cutting-edge technology research on flexible circuits, OLEDs, and thin-film batteries. This device is compatible with gravure, flexographic, and silk screen printing, and also supports slit coating technology, suitable for 8 µ m copper foil coating and clean room environment settings, providing a professional platform for material screening and process validation.

Choosing RK means you will have a complete and reliable solution. RK's equipment can achieveRepeatable and comparable samplingTo provide scientific basis for your research and quality improvement, and significantly save printing machine trial time, helping products reach their ideal state faster.

As an authorized agent of RK in China, Zhanlin Instrument has rich experience and always provides professional localized services for you, from pre-sales consultation, selection suggestions to sample demonstrations and after-sales technical support, providing full support for customers.

In this era that emphasizes innovation, environmental protection, and precise control, RK UK accompanies global customers in exploring more possibilities with its excellent equipment quality and flexible and diverse solutions. Zhan Lin Instrument will also continue to work with RK to provide more advanced coating and sampling equipment for the Chinese market, helping you gain an advantage in the fierce market competition.

If you need to learn more about RK products and applications in the UK, please feel free to contact Zhanlin Instruments at any time for exclusive information and demonstration arrangements.