ROQ Oval Run Automatic Screen Printing Press – Precision, Speed & Hybrid-Ready
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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.
Description
ROQ Oval Run
Oval-Format Automatic Press — Run Multiple Jobs Simultaneously, Hybrid-Ready for Digital Integration
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Comparison | ROQ 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 CURRENT PAGE | ROQ E Electric Plug & Print · No External Compressor Needed | ROQ FIT Compact 11.3′ Footprint · Fits Through a Door |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier / Positioning | Flagship | Next-Gen Core | Scalable | Oval Specialist | Self-Contained Electric | Compact Entry |
| Max Speed | 1,300 prints/hr | 1,200 prints/hr | 1,000 prints/hr | Up to 950 prints/hr | Up to 900 prints/hr | Up to 1,000 prints/hr |
| Colors | 1–18 | 6–18 | 1–20 | 1–20 | 6 or 8 | 4 (fixed) |
| Pallets / Stations | 12–20 | 8–20 | 8–22 | 16–56 | 8 or 10 | 8 (fixed) |
| Max Print Area | 39.4″ × 43.3″ | 33″ × 39″ (XL double index) | 33″ × 39″ (XL) | 33″ × 35″ | Sleeve-optimized low-profile pallet arms | 16.5″ × 17″ |
| Drive System | Dual chain drive with servo indexing | AC servo indexing with electric squeegees | AC servo indexing with electric squeegees | Servo-motor with linked drive, laser alignment | Electric indexing with built-in air compressor | Geneva Ball Drive · pneumatic |
| Registration Precision | ±0.001″ | ±0.001″ | ±0.001″ | ±0.001″ | ±0.001″ | ±0.001″ |
| Standout Feature | Fly Mode — 25% faster than NEXT | Independent LCD per print head with stored recipes | Longest print stroke in class · most modular | Oval shape · 2 open stations after each print head · run multiple jobs at once | Built-in ultra-quiet air compressor — no external air supply needed | 11.3′ diameter · 32″ wide base · fits through standard door · mobile |
| Best For | High-volume production shops that want the absolute best | Growing production shops wanting the modern ROQ standard | Shops scaling up — start small, expand later | Hybrid (screen + digital) shops, water-based specialists, multi-job production | Small shops · home studios · shops upgrading from manual · noise-sensitive facilities | Garage 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.
Print Heads (1–20)
6–10 print heads is typical. With 2 open stations per print head, fewer heads often still deliver high throughput.
Pallets (16–56)
More pallets = longer press + more simultaneous-job capability. 56-pallet configurations enable extra-wide all-over prints.
Print Area
23″×32″ (600×800mm) to 33″×35″ (850×900mm). Wider pallets = larger prints but physically longer press.
Modules & Hybrid
ROQ Hybrid digital · Flash dryers (6–26 connection ports) · ROQ FLOCK · ROQ FOIL · Laser markers · Under-head flash placement.
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.
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:
ROQ ECO →
Flagship Luxury — Dual Chain Drive
ROQ NEXT →
Next-Gen Modern Workhorse
ROQ YOU →
Scalable 1–20 Colors · Grows With You
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.
Technical Specifications
ROQ Oval Run Complete Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Max Production Speed | Up to 950 prints/hour (varies by configuration and ink system) |
| Print Heads | 1 to 20 (modular) |
| Pallets Configuration | 16 to 56 pallets (modular) |
| Flash Cure Connection Ports | 6 to 26 (depending on configuration) |
| Max Print Size | 23″ × 32″ (600 × 800mm) to 33″ × 35″ (850 × 900mm) |
| Index Precision | ±0.001″ (±0.025mm) pallet accuracy — most precise oval press in market |
| Drive System | Linked servo-motor indexing with laser alignment |
| Squeegees | Electric movement with AC variator — independent per head |
| Registration System | Micro registration with vernier scale · PRU compatible · CTS compatible |
| Control System | Central 10″–15″ polychromatic LCD touchscreen + independent per-head controls |
| Head Elevation | Quick access high-lift per head — raise individual heads without stopping press |
| Platens | Aluminum honeycomb — lightweight, rigid, heat-stable |
| Screen Holders | Pneumatic — U-clamp or pin system (specify) |
| Workflow Geometry | 2 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 |
| Scalability | Modular length — lengthen press or add stations anytime |
| Total Height | Approx. 7.8 ft to 8.2 ft (2.4m to 2.5m) |
| Power Supply | 3×230V, 3×400V+N — 50Hz or 60Hz |
| Air Consumption | Varies by configuration — quote-specific |
| Platform Heritage | 15+ years of oval-press market leadership; ROQ is global leader in oval screen printing machines |
| Warranty | 3-year ROQ Solid Warranty (parts, labor, technician travel — confirm terms at quote) |
| Lead Time | 10–16 weeks built-to-order from Portugal factory |
| Country of Origin | Portugal — S.Roque Máquinas e Tecnologia Laser S.A. |
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