METAL ETCHING MACHINES MANUFACTURED IN THE UK SINCE 1983

Etching Machines For:
  • Signs, Labels and Nameplates
  • Chemical Milling
  • Embossing & Stamping Dies
  • High Volume Production
  • Titanium Etching
  • Research & Development
  • Laboratories & Universities

 
METAL ETCHING MACHINES MANUFACTURED IN THE UK SINCE 1983

 
METAL ETCHING MACHINES MANUFACTURED IN THE UK SINCE 1983

Etching Machines For:
  • Signs, Labels and Nameplates
  • Chemical Milling
  • Embossing & Stamping Dies
  • High Volume Production
  • Titanium Etching
  • Research & Development
  • Laboratories & Universities

Commercial Etching Machines 

Masteretch manufacture commercial spray chemical etching machines. We have over 35 years experience in the metal etching industry and have equipment installed in over 35 countries. We offer a core range of etching machines ranging from benchtop machines for research and development through to high volume etch lines.

We can also design and build custom etching machines to meet your exact requirements. 


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Masteretch 750 Series

As a powerful standalone etching machine or as a complete automatic etch line - the 750 Series is capable of the most demanding chemical milling and signage applications.

750 Series at a glance

★ 750mm / 30" wide Conveyor
★ Available in up to 1500mm / 60" wide
★ Easy Access to filter and spray bars
★ Modular system for complete etch line set up

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  • Masteretch 750 Series Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS


    Conveyor width:

    750mm (30”)

    Conveyor control:

    DC shunt motor with digital readout speed control

    Conveyor drive:

    1 to 1 polypropylene drive gears

    Pump: 

    2.2kw glandless submersible unit

    Filter:

    external access lift out filter baskets

    Heating:

    3kw titanium element

    Temperature control:

    Digital readout electronic thermostat

    Spray banks:

    6 top 6 bottom, quick release fan jets

    Carryover gap: 

     4 sets squeegee rollers to prevent solution carryover

    Rinse:

    2 stages, pumped and fresh

    Pump:

    High torque magnetic drive unit

    Filter:

    Lift out filter on input side of pump

    Spray bars:

    Top and bottom spray bars

    Fresh rinse:

    Top and bottom spray bars, overflow to pumped stage


    Dimensions: 

    Length 1500 (60”)

    Width 1200mm (48”) 

    Height 1200 (47”)


    Services:

    3 phase, ½” water in, 1 ½” drain


    Safety:

    ☑ Low liquid level cut outs

    ☑ Chamber access door interlocks

    ☑ Emergency stop switch to each end of line

  • Masteretch 750 Series Specifications

    MASTERETCH 750 ETCH/RINSE


    Conveyor width                                                            750mm (30”)

    Conveyor control                                                         DC shunt motor with digital readout speed control

    Conveyor drive                                                              1 to 1 polypropylene drive gears

    Pump                                                                              2.2kw glandless submersible unit

    Filter                                                                               external access lift out filter baskets

    Heating                                                                          3kw titanium element

    Temperature control                                                    Digital readout electronic thermostat

    Spray banks                                                                  6 top 6 bottom, quick release fan jets

    Carryover gap                                                              4 sets squeegee rollers to prevent solution carryover

    Rinse

    2 stages, pumped and fresh

    Pump                                                                             High torque magnetic drive unit

    Filter                                                                              Lift out filter on input side of pump

    Spray bars                                                                   Top and bottom spray bars

    Fresh rinse                                                                   Top and bottom spray bars, overflow to pumped stage

    Dimensions                                                                   Length 1500 (60”) Width 1200mm (48”) Height 1200 (47”)

    Services                                                                        3 phase, ½” water in, 1 ½” drain


    Safety

    ☑ Low liquid level cut outs

    ☑ Chamber access door interlocks

    ☑ Emergency stop switch to each end of line


     MASTERETCH 750 DOUBLE ETCHER


    Conveyor width                                                          750mm

    Conveyor control                                                       DC shunt motor with digital readout speed control

    Conveyor drive                                                           1 to 1 polypropylene drive gears

    Pumps                                                                         2 x 3kw glandless submersible pumps, titanium shaft

    Filters                                                                          External access lift out filters

    Heating                                                                       4 x 3kw titanium heaters

    Temperature Control                                                Digital readout electronic thermostat

    Cooling                                                                       6mtr’ ¾” bore titanium coil interlocked to thermostat

    Spray banks                                                              12 top spray bars

    Spray jets                                                                   Quick release fan jets

    Carryover gap                                                           6 sets squeegee rollers to prevent solution carryover


    Rinse 1                                                                         High torque magnetic drive pump

    Filter                                                                            Lift out filter on input side of pump

    Spray bars                                                                  Top and bottom spray bars

    Rinse 2                                                                         Fresh rinse cascades into rinse 1

    Dimensions                                                                 Length 3235mm x width 1250mm x height 1200mm

                                                                                         Includes 2 x 600mm load/unload conveyors


    Services                                                                      3 phase ½ water input for rinse


    Safety

    ☑ Low liquid level cut outs

    ☑ Fume extraction outlet

    ☑ Chamber access door interlocks

    ☑ Emergency stop switch to each end of line

    ☑ Double lids to process chamber

    ☑ Machine stands in containment tray

Masteretch 650 Series

The Model 650 is a powerhouse etching machine ideal for high volume etching and chemical milling operations. The 650 is an ideal machine for customers for whom etching is their main business.

650 Series at a glance

★ 650mm / 25" wide conveyor
★ Quick access lift out filter
★ 5 top 5 bottom spray bars
★ 3kw titanium heater

etching machine
  • Masteretch 650 Series Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS


    Conveyor width:

    650mm 

    Conveyor control:

    DC shunt motor with digital readout speed control

    Conveyor drive:

    1 to 1 polypropylene drive gears

    Pump:   

    2.2kw glandless submersible unit – titanium shaft

    Filter:   

    Lift out filter on input side of pump

    Heating:  

    3kw titanium element

    Temperature control:

    Digital readout electronic thermostat

    Spray banks:

    5 top 5 bottom spray bars, shut off valves

    Spray jets:

    Quick release fan jets

    Carryover gap:

    4 sets squeegee rollers to prevent solution carryover

    Rinse:

    Top and bottom spray bars


    Dimensions:

    Length 1300mm x Width 1041mm x Height on stand 1350mm

    Load/unload trays 2 x 375mm trays


    Services:

    3 phase +N 20amp, ½” water in, 1 ½” drain

    Sump capacity 200ltrs


    Safety:

    ☑ Low liquid level cut outs

    ☑ Fume extraction outlet

    ☑ Chamber access door interlocks

  • Masteretch 650 Series Specifications

    Conveyor width                                                           650mm 

    Conveyor control                                                        DC shunt motor with digital readout speed control

    Conveyor drive                                                            1 to 1 polypropylene drive gears

    Pump                                                                             2.2kw glandless submersible unit – titanium shaft

    Filter                                                                              Lift out filter on input side of pump

    Heating                                                                         3kw titanium element

    Temperature control                                                   Digital readout electronic thermostat

    Spray banks                                                                 5 top 5 bottom spray bars, shut off valves

    Spray jets                                                                      Quick release fan jets

    Carryover gap                                                              4 sets squeegee rollers to prevent solution carryover

    Rinse                                                                              1 Top and bottom spray bars

    Dimensions                                                                   Length 1300mm x Width 1041mm x Height on stand 1350mm

    Load/unload trays                                                      2 x 375mm trays

    Services                                                                         3 phase +N 20amp, ½” water in, 1 ½” drain

    Sump capacity                                                             200ltrs


    Safety

    ☑ Low liquid level cut outs

    ☑ Fume extraction outlet

    ☑ Chamber access door interlocks

Masteretch Model 635

Our most popular model with over 400 installations worldwide, the 635 is an ideal machine for companies looking to bring their etching work in-house. Available in Developing, etching and stripping configurations.

Model 635 at a glance

★ 635mm / 25" wide conveyor
★ 4 top 4 bottom spray bars
★ Quick release fan jets
★ 2kw titanium heating element

etching machine
  • Masteretch Model 635 Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS


    Conveyor width:

    635mm 

    Conveyor control:

    DC shunt motor with digital readout speed control

    Conveyor drive:

    1 to 1 polypropylene drive gears

    Pump:

    High torque magnetic drive unit

    Filter:

    Lift out filter on input side of pump

    Heater:

    2kw titanium element

    Temperature control:

    Digital readout electronic thermostat

    Spray banks:

    4 top 4 bottom spray bars, with shut off valves

    Spray jets:

    Quick release fan jets

    Carryover gap:  

    5 sets squeegee rollers to prevent solution carryover

    Rinse section:   

    Top and bottom spray bars

    Base unit:   

    Castored base unit

    Load unload trays:  

    2 x clip on trays


    Dimensions:

    Length 1100mm + clip on trays 2 x 305mm Width 900mm x height 1100mm


    Services:

    Single phase, ½” water in, 1 ½” drain

    Sump capacity 125ltrs


    Safety:

    ☑ Low liquid level cut out

    ☑ Chamber access magnetic interlock

    ☑ Fume extraction outlet

  • Masteretch Model 635 Specifications

    Conveyor width                                                                635mm 

    Conveyor control                                                            DC shunt motor with digital readout speed control

    Conveyor drive                                                                 1 to 1 polypropylene drive gears

    Pump                                                                                 High torque magnetic drive unit

    Filter                                                                                  Lift out filter on input side of pump

    Heater                                                                               2kw titanium element

    Temperature control                                                       Digital readout electronic thermostat

    Spray banks                                                                      4 top 4 bottom spray bars, with shut off valves

    Spray jets                                                                          Quick release fan jets

    Carryover gap                                                                   5 sets squeegee rollers to prevent solution carryover

    Rinse section                                                                     Top and bottom spray bars

    Base unit                                                                            Castored base unit

    Load unload trays                                                            2 x clip on trays (305mm each)

    Dimensions                                                                        Length 1100mm x Width 900mm x height 1100mm

    Services                                                                              Single phase, ½” water in, 1 ½” drain

    Sump capacity                                                                  125ltrs


    Safety

    ☑ Low liquid level cut out

    ☑ Chamber access magnetic interlock

    ☑ Fume extraction outlet

Masteretch Model 360

Our entry level machine ideal for universities and research labs. The Masteretch Model 360 is a powerful and compact dual sided spray etching machine.

Model 360 at a glance

★ 360mm / 14" wide Conveyor
★ Available as benchtop or base unit
★ 4 top 4 bottom spray bars
★ 2kw titanium heating element

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  • Masteretch Model 360 Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS


    Conveyor width:

    360mm (14”)

    Conveyor control:

    DC shunt motor with digital readout speed control

    Conveyor drive:   

    1 to 1 polypropylene drive gears

    Pump:    

    High torque magnetic drive unit

    Filter:   

    Lift out filter on input side of pump

    Heating:

    2kw titanium element

    Temperature control:  

    Digital readout electronic thermostat

    Spray banks:

    4 top 4 bottom spray bars, with shut off valves

    Spray jets:

    Quick release fan jets

    Carryover gap:   

    5 sets squeegee rollers to prevent solution carryover

    Rinse section:   

    Top and bottom spray bars

    Base unit:

    Free standing base unit

    Load unload trays:

    2 x clip on trays


    Dimensions:   

    Length 42” + clip on trays 2 x 14”

    Width 25” x height 48”


    Services:

    Single phase, ½” water in, 1 ½” drain

    Sump capacity: 75ltrs


    Safety

    ☑ Low liquid level cut out

    ☑ Chamber access magnetic interlock

    ☑ Fume extraction outlet

  • Masteretch Model 360 Specifications

    Conveyor width                                                                 360mm (14”)

    Conveyor control                                                              DC shunt motor with digital readout speed control

    Conveyor drive                                                                  1 to 1 polypropylene drive gears

    Pump                                                                                   High torque magnetic drive unit

    Filter                                                                                    Lift out filter on input side of pump

    Heating                                                                               2kw titanium element

    Temperature control                                                         Digital readout electronic thermostat

    Spray banks                                                                       4 top 4 bottom spray bars, with shut off valves

    Spray jets                                                                           Quick release fan jets

    Carryover gap                                                                    5 sets squeegee rollers to prevent solution carryover

    Rinse section                                                                      Top and bottom spray bars

    Base unit                                                                             Free standing base unit

    Load unload trays                                                             2 x clip on trays

    Dimensions                                                                         Length 42” + clip on trays 2 x 14” Width 25” x height 48”

    Services                                                                               Single phase, ½” water in, 1 ½” drain

    Sump capacity                                                                   75ltrs


    Safety

    ☑ Low liquid level cut out

    ☑ Chamber access magnetic interlock

    ☑ Fume extraction outlet

Custom Etching Equipment

Our design and fabrication expertise has helped our customers overcome some of the most testing challenges in the etching industry. Custom solutions we have built for our customers include

★ High Temp Etching Machines
★ Large Cabinet Etching Machines
★ Wide Format Etching Machines
★ Titanium Etching Equipment
★ Lathe Etching Equipment
★ 1,000rpm Precision Etching

Ancillary Equipment

We are able to supply all ancillary equipment for the etching process. We help our customers put together the optimal set up to help them achieve their production and design goals. Equipment we supply includes.

★ Auto Etch Chemistry Control Units
★ UV Exposure Units
★ Dry Film Laminators
★ Developing and Stripping Tanks
★ Curing Ovens
★ Electropaint Infilling Systems

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Metal Etching Experts Since 1983

We understand that for many of our customers the etching machine is the beating heart of their business. Masteretch systems are built to run and run, minimising downtime and reducing the need for maintenance and servicing. Our unique one to one drive roller system is tough and long lasting, and can generate time and cost-savings in the long term in comparison to the plastic disc conveyors favoured by other manufacturers.

Our in-house fabrication and design expertise means we are able to work with our customers to deliver entirely unique solutions. Masteretch have helped our customers overcome some of the toughest challenges in the etching industry. These range from wide format etching machines for major architectural projects to boundary pushing laboratory etching equipment for leading electronics companies and universities.

Masteretch are able to offer full installation and on-site training for all operating staff. We have over 35 years experience in the field of chemical etching. We can help equip your team with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. We have equipment installed in over 45 countries and over 35 US states.

Masteretch have been a leading manufacturer of chemical etching equipment since 1983. We have experience of etching applications across a wide range of industry sectors. Whether you are an established etching company looking to refine your processes or you are new to the industry Masteretch have the experience and knowledge to help guide you to success.

Metal Etching Experts Since 1983

We understand that for many of our customers the etching machine is the beating heart of their business. Masteretch systems are built to run and run, minimising downtime and reducing the need for maintenance and servicing. Our unique one to one drive roller system is tough and long lasting, and can generate time and cost-savings in the long term in comparison to the plastic disc conveyors favoured by other manufacturers.

Our in-house fabrication and design expertise means we are able to work with our customers to deliver entirely unique solutions. Masteretch have helped our customers overcome some of the toughest challenges in the etching industry. These range from wide format etching machines for major architectural projects to boundary pushing laboratory etching equipment for leading electronics companies and universities.

Masteretch are able to offer full installation and on-site training for all operating staff. We have over 35 years experience in the field of chemical etching. We can help equip your team with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. We have equipment installed in over 45 countries and over 35 US states.

Masteretch have been a leading manufacturer of chemical etching equipment since 1983. We have experience of etching applications across a wide range of industry sectors. Whether you are an established etching company looking to refine your processes or you are new to the industry Masteretch have the experience and knowledge to help guide you to success.

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