ROQ Oval Pro Screen Printing Press – Expandable Performance for High-End Hybrid & Traditional Printing

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The ROQ Oval Run is ROQ’s oval-format automatic screen printing press — a fundamentally different press geometry than a traditional carousel, purpose-built for hybrid (screen + digital) workflows, water-based specialists, and shops that need to run multiple jobs simultaneously. Unlike a carousel where every pallet rotates through every print head, the oval design gives you two open stations after each print head — flash positions, cool-down zones, or secondary-job staging. Add the ROQ Hybrid digital module and it occupies just one print position (vs. multiple on a carousel). Configure 1 to 20 colors with 16 to 56 pallets, print up to 33″ × 35″, and get ROQ’s signature ±0.001″ registration precision driven by a linked servo-motor indexing system with laser alignment. Modular and expandable — lengthen the press or add stations as your business grows. Powered by 15+ years of oval-press refinement, this is the press for shops that want the highest adaptability to both unique spaces and unique production workflows.

Max Speed: Up to 950 prints/hour
Colors: 1 to 20
Pallets: 16 to 56 stations
Max Print Area: 33″ × 35″
Signature Feature: 2 open stations after each print head · multi-job simultaneous production
Hybrid-Ready: ✓ ROQ Hybrid takes only 1 position (vs. multiple on carousel)
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Oval Specialist · ROQ Automatic Screen Printing Press

ROQ Oval Run

Oval-Format Automatic Press — Run Multiple Jobs Simultaneously, Hybrid-Ready for Digital Integration

⬭ Oval FormatHybrid-ReadyWater-Based Optimized16–56 Pallets · 1–20 ColorsFREIGHT QUOTED · BUILT-TO-ORDER

See the ROQ Oval in Action

Watch how the oval format fundamentally changes what’s possible on an automatic screen printing press — open stations after every print head, multi-job production capability, and seamless ROQ Hybrid digital integration. If you’ve only ever run a carousel, the Oval will change how you think about press geometry.

Why River City Supply

Same ROQ Oval Run. Better Buying Experience.

An automatic ROQ press is a 15–20 year production investment — not a checkout-page decision. You deserve an equipment partner who’ll spec it right the first time, coordinate installation with experienced trades, and stand behind the purchase for the full life of the machine.

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Authorized ROQ Distributor — Direct Factory Pricing

We’re a factory-authorized ROQ dealer. We can quote the ROQ Oval Run at or below competitor pricing, bundle flash dryers, donut probes, conveyor dryers, and production supplies into one shipment, and consolidate freight for better rates.

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An Extra Layer of Equipment Support

We’ve been speccing, selling, and installing automatic screen printing presses since 2008. When you call us, you talk to someone who’s stood next to a ROQ on a production floor — not a call-center rep reading from a PDF.

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Full ROQ Solid Warranty — Industry’s Only Named Warranty

Your factory warranty stays fully intact — parts, labor, and travel covered per the ROQ Solid Warranty terms. But your first call goes to us in San Antonio. We coordinate service, source parts, and escalate to ROQ US or Portugal as needed.

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Built-to-Order at the ROQ Factory

Every ROQ press is custom-built in Portugal with decades of refinement. 10–16 weeks built-to-order from the ROQ factory in Portugal. Ask us about occasional in-stock demo units and trade-in opportunities that ship faster.

Compare All 6 ROQ Automatic Presses

Not sure which ROQ press fits your shop? Every ROQ automatic is built to the same legendary quality standard — but they’re positioned for different production scales, workflows, and budgets. Here’s the full lineup at a glance. Tap any press name to view its dedicated product page.

ROQ Press ComparisonROQ ECO
Flagship Luxury — Dual Chain Drive
ROQ NEXT
Next-Gen Modern Workhorse
ROQ YOU
Scalable 1–20 Colors · Grows With You
ROQ Oval Run
Oval Format · Hybrid-Ready

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ROQ E Electric
Plug & Print · No External Compressor Needed
ROQ FIT
Compact 11.3′ Footprint · Fits Through a Door
Tier / PositioningFlagshipNext-Gen CoreScalableOval SpecialistSelf-Contained ElectricCompact Entry
Max Speed1,300 prints/hr1,200 prints/hr1,000 prints/hrUp to 950 prints/hrUp to 900 prints/hrUp to 1,000 prints/hr
Colors1–186–181–201–206 or 84 (fixed)
Pallets / Stations12–208–208–2216–568 or 108 (fixed)
Max Print Area39.4″ × 43.3″33″ × 39″ (XL double index)33″ × 39″ (XL)33″ × 35″Sleeve-optimized low-profile pallet arms16.5″ × 17″
Drive SystemDual chain drive with servo indexingAC servo indexing with electric squeegeesAC servo indexing with electric squeegeesServo-motor with linked drive, laser alignmentElectric indexing with built-in air compressorGeneva Ball Drive · pneumatic
Registration Precision±0.001″±0.001″±0.001″±0.001″±0.001″±0.001″
Standout FeatureFly Mode — 25% faster than NEXTIndependent LCD per print head with stored recipesLongest print stroke in class · most modularOval shape · 2 open stations after each print head · run multiple jobs at onceBuilt-in ultra-quiet air compressor — no external air supply needed11.3′ diameter · 32″ wide base · fits through standard door · mobile
Best ForHigh-volume production shops that want the absolute bestGrowing production shops wanting the modern ROQ standardShops scaling up — start small, expand laterHybrid (screen + digital) shops, water-based specialists, multi-job productionSmall shops · home studios · shops upgrading from manual · noise-sensitive facilitiesGarage startups · backup press for larger shops · sleeves/tags/short runs
Hybrid-Ready✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes

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Why the Oval Is Different

⬭ Oval Format — Fundamentally Different From a Carousel

A ROQ Oval gives you two open stations after each print head — for flash placement, cool-down zones, secondary-job staging, or simultaneous-job workflows. A traditional carousel forces every pallet through every station. The oval opens up workflow possibilities that are geometrically impossible on a carousel.

🤝 Hybrid-Ready — Most Efficient Digital Integration

Adding a ROQ Hybrid digital print module to the Oval takes only one print position — versus multiple positions on a carousel press. That means you lose less screen printing capacity when adding digital capability. For shops planning a hybrid screen + digital workflow, the Oval is the most capital-efficient platform in the ROQ lineup.

💧 Water-Based Optimized — Open Stations Enable Cool-Down

Water-based and discharge inks often need flash-and-cool cycles between colors. The Oval’s open stations after each print head make it natively suited to water-based workflows — where a carousel may need double-flashing or slower belt speeds.

🏭 Run Multiple Jobs Simultaneously

Because the Oval geometry doesn’t force every pallet through every station, your operators can run two or three separate jobs on the same press at the same time — using different print heads for different jobs and different pallets for different runs. Shops running multi-brand contract work find this dramatically reduces setup-to-print ratios.

📐 Massive Configuration Range — 16 to 56 Pallets, 1 to 20 Colors

Configure for anywhere from moderate multi-color production up to all-over prints with 56 extra-wide pallets and 6–26 integrated flash cure connection ports. Expand at any time — the Oval is the only scalable ROQ press that grows in both length and capability.

🎯 ±0.001″ Index Precision — Servo Motors + Laser Alignment

ROQ’s linked drive system uses servo motors to index the press, combined with laser alignment, to hold the most precise registration in the market at ±0.001″ (±0.025mm) pallet accuracy. Same registration spec as the flagship ECO, on an oval footprint.

🎛️ Central 10″–15″ Polychromatic Touchscreen

Streamline your workflow with an intuitive full-color touch interface for global machine controls, diagnostics, and job setup. Every peripheral (Flash, FLOCK, FOIL) controls through the central console for unified operation.

🔺 Aluminum Honeycomb Pallets

Durable, lightweight, and ultra-flat — these pallets ensure precise, repeatable prints across large production runs. The no-warp design dissipates flash heat and stays dimensionally stable.

⚙️ Electric Squeegees with AC Variator

Smooth, adjustable print stroke speed for optimal ink deposit and performance. Per-head control means different ink systems (plastisol + water-based) can run at different speeds on the same press.

🖥️ Independent Print Head Control Panels

Each print head has its own control panel for flood/print speed, stroke, squeegee angle, and lift — giving operators granular per-station optimization without touching the central console.

🔩 Pneumatic Screen Holder — U-Clamp or Pin System

Compatible with both U-clamp and pin-system screen holders to accommodate your shop’s existing screen preferences. No need to re-mesh or re-tension your existing screens to match a new press.

⚡ Quick Access High-Lift Heads

Raise individual print heads for easy cleaning, screen changes, or setup without interrupting the full press. Keep production running on the other heads.

🎯 Micro Registration with Vernier Scale

Fine-tune screen alignment to pinpoint precision on every pass. Built-in vernier scale makes dialing in tight registration jobs straightforward and repeatable.

💨 Integrated Flash Cure Compatibility

Designed to support under-head flash units directly integrated into the press workflow — save floor space and maintain production flow. Six to 26 flash cure connection ports depending on configuration.

🏛️ 15+ Years of Oval-Press Market Leadership

ROQ is the global leader in oval screen printing machines with 15+ years of oval-specific engineering refinement. The Oval Run descends from the original ROQ Oval platform that redefined what oval presses could do in the industry.

Configure Your ROQ Oval Run

The Oval Run is configured by print heads and pallets — and the ratio between them is what makes an oval press powerful. More pallets per print head = more open stations for flashing, cooling, and multi-job staging.

Step 1

Print Heads (1–20)

6–10 print heads is typical. With 2 open stations per print head, fewer heads often still deliver high throughput.

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Pallets (16–56)

More pallets = longer press + more simultaneous-job capability. 56-pallet configurations enable extra-wide all-over prints.

Step 3

Print Area

23″×32″ (600×800mm) to 33″×35″ (850×900mm). Wider pallets = larger prints but physically longer press.

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Modules & Hybrid

ROQ Hybrid digital · Flash dryers (6–26 connection ports) · ROQ FLOCK · ROQ FOIL · Laser markers · Under-head flash placement.

✓ Covered by the ROQ Solid Warranty

The Industry’s Only Named Equipment Warranty

Every ROQ Oval Run is covered by the ROQ Solid Warranty — the only named warranty program in the automatic screen-print equipment industry. Standard coverage includes parts, labor, AND technician travel — meaning if something goes wrong, you don’t pay for the part, shipping, tech time, or travel costs when a ROQ technician needs to come onsite.

Coverage periods vary by configuration. For the full ROQ Solid Warranty document specific to your ROQ Oval Run build, call us at (512) 454-0505 — we include the current warranty PDF with every quote.

💰 Equipment Financing Available

Finance Your ROQ Oval Run — Cash Flow Stays Intact

Equipment financing is available on every ROQ press through our financing partner. Section 179 tax advantages may apply for qualifying businesses — own the equipment outright with payments structured to fit your shop’s cash flow. Many shops find the automation productivity gains cover most of the monthly financing payment from the first production run.

Other ROQ Presses Worth Considering

The ROQ automatic fleet is built as a family of presses for different production scales. Here are the most common alternatives shoppers compare against the current press:

 

Flagship

ROQ ECO →

Flagship Luxury — Dual Chain Drive

Max: 1,300 prints/hr · Colors: 1–18

 

Next-Gen Core

ROQ NEXT →

Next-Gen Modern Workhorse

Max: 1,200 prints/hr · Colors: 6–18

 

Scalable

ROQ YOU →

Scalable 1–20 Colors · Grows With You

Max: 1,000 prints/hr · Colors: 1–20

 

Talk to a ROQ Expert

Speccing the right ROQ takes a real conversation — your production volume, shop footprint, color count goals, growth horizon, and workflow all factor into the build. Call, email, or chat with us — we’ll put together a complete ROQ Oval Run configuration, financing estimate, accessory package, and lead-time quote within 1 business day.

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Technical Specifications

ROQ Oval Run Complete Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetail
Max Production SpeedUp to 950 prints/hour (varies by configuration and ink system)
Print Heads1 to 20 (modular)
Pallets Configuration16 to 56 pallets (modular)
Flash Cure Connection Ports6 to 26 (depending on configuration)
Max Print Size23″ × 32″ (600 × 800mm) to 33″ × 35″ (850 × 900mm)
Index Precision±0.001″ (±0.025mm) pallet accuracy — most precise oval press in market
Drive SystemLinked servo-motor indexing with laser alignment
SqueegeesElectric movement with AC variator — independent per head
Registration SystemMicro registration with vernier scale · PRU compatible · CTS compatible
Control SystemCentral 10″–15″ polychromatic LCD touchscreen + independent per-head controls
Head ElevationQuick access high-lift per head — raise individual heads without stopping press
PlatensAluminum honeycomb — lightweight, rigid, heat-stable
Screen HoldersPneumatic — U-clamp or pin system (specify)
Workflow Geometry2 open stations after each print head (for flash, cool-down, multi-job)
Hybrid Digital Integration✓ Takes only 1 print position (vs. multiple on carousel) — most efficient hybrid platform
Specialty Module Compatibility✓ ROQ FLOCK · ROQ FOIL · ROQ EVO Flash · ROQ Dry Flash · laser registration
ScalabilityModular length — lengthen press or add stations anytime
Total HeightApprox. 7.8 ft to 8.2 ft (2.4m to 2.5m)
Power Supply3×230V, 3×400V+N — 50Hz or 60Hz
Air ConsumptionVaries by configuration — quote-specific
Platform Heritage15+ years of oval-press market leadership; ROQ is global leader in oval screen printing machines
Warranty3-year ROQ Solid Warranty (parts, labor, technician travel — confirm terms at quote)
Lead Time10–16 weeks built-to-order from Portugal factory
Country of OriginPortugal — S.Roque Máquinas e Tecnologia Laser S.A.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I choose an oval press over a carousel?
Three main reasons: (1) Water-based & discharge workflows — the oval’s 2 open stations after each print head natively accommodate flash-and-cool cycles that carousels struggle with. (2) Hybrid (screen + digital) integration — adding a ROQ Hybrid digital module takes only 1 print position on the oval vs. multiple on a carousel. (3) Multi-job simultaneous production — you can run two or three separate jobs on the same press at the same time, something geometrically impossible on a carousel.
How does the Oval Run compare to a ROQ carousel (ECO, NEXT, YOU)?
Different geometry for different needs. The ECO / NEXT / YOU carousels are faster raw-throughput presses for single-job high-volume plastisol production (up to 1,300 prints/hr on ECO). The Oval runs a bit slower per job (~950 prints/hr) but opens up workflows — multi-job running, hybrid digital, water-based — that carousels simply can’t match. Pick based on workflow, not just speed.
What makes it ideal for water-based printing?
Water-based inks need moving heated air AND cool-down time between colors to properly cure and avoid ink build-up issues. The Oval’s 2 open stations after every print head give you natural cool-down zones — or places to add flash dryers — without sacrificing print heads. Combined with ROQ’s precise electric squeegee control for consistent WB ink deposit, this is the ROQ press water-based specialists reach for.
What’s ROQ Hybrid and why does the Oval handle it better?
ROQ Hybrid is ROQ’s digital print module that integrates into a screen-printing press — adding inkjet CMYK or white-ink digital printing in-line with screen colors. On a carousel, the Hybrid module occupies multiple print positions due to how pallets rotate through every station. On the Oval, it takes only one position. That means less screen-printing capacity lost when you add digital — making the Oval the most capital-efficient platform for hybrid shops.
Can I really run multiple jobs at the same time?
Yes — on a carousel, every pallet passes through every print head, so you can only run one job at a time. On the Oval, pallets can be routed differently: use print heads 1–4 for Job A on pallets 1–20, while using print heads 5–8 for Job B on pallets 21–40. Takes operator training and smart job scheduling, but shops running multi-brand contract work often cut setup-to-print ratios dramatically using this capability.
How big is the machine?
The Oval’s footprint scales with station count. A 16-pallet configuration is substantially more compact than a 56-pallet. Height is 7.8–8.2 ft. Length varies widely — send us your shop dimensions and we’ll spec the right Oval Run configuration that fits and verify clearance for operator access on both sides. Many shops find the Oval fits in spaces where a wide carousel won’t.
What about registration precision on an oval press?
The Oval Run holds ±0.001″ pallet accuracy — the same spec as the flagship ECO carousel. ROQ’s linked servo-motor drive with laser alignment is the market’s most precise oval registration system. 15+ years of market leadership in oval presses means the engineering is deeply proven.
What does the ROQ Solid Warranty cover?
Parts, labor, AND technician travel — the only named warranty in the automatic screen-print equipment industry. Coverage periods vary by component; we send the current warranty PDF with every quote.
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