Roemer Industries Purchases New Chemcut XLi-40 Ferric Chloride Etcher

Chemcut Announces Successful Delivery and Installation of its XLi-40 Ferric Chloride Etch System to Roemer Industries, LLC.

Founded in 1937, Roemer Industries LLC is a manufacturer of custom graphic 
identification products, including metal nameplates, labels, graphic overlays, and 
industrial tags designed for demanding outdoor and industrial environments. The 
company supports a diverse customer base of industrial manufacturers, transportation 
authorities, and OEMs with custom-engineered identification solutions produced through 
comprehensive in-house manufacturing capabilities. 

The XLi platform represents a time-proven solution designed to provide unlimited 
flexibility in configurating systems to meet the individual needs of today’s 
manufacturers. This successful installation marks another milestone in strengthening 
Chemcut’s leadership in the chemical milling industry, offering a platform that is not only 
optimized for current production but also engineered for the future’s highly technical 
requirements. 

A Proven Standard in Horizontal Wet Chemical Processing

The XLi-40 platform is built upon a modular design concept, where each processing station is 
self-supporting and floor-mounted. The system utilizes a horizontal direct gear-driven conveyor 
with high-profile gears for extended life. 

The platform is equipped with Chemcut’s ULTRATHIN conveyor transport system, which is 
specifically designed to handle panels with a minimum core thickness of 0.004 inches. This 
capability ensures the system can meet the tight process windows required for both standard 
and next-generation chemical milling applications. 

Technical Highlights & Customer Benefits

• Modular Flexibility: The XLi series provides a customizable, modular environment that 
  supports a wide range of critical wet processes.
• Precision Etching: Station features oscillating spray tubes mounted parallel to the 
  workflow to ensure high uniformity.
• Integrated Dosing: Includes an integrated dosing system which allows for a steady state 
  operation.
• Advanced Rinsing: A four-stage water rinse system with cascading sumps maximizes 
  yield and reduces contamination all the while reducing rinse water consumption.
• Thin Material Handling: Specialized "D-shaped" graphite conveyor rods and the 
  ULTRATHIN transport system allows the processing of very delicate materials.
• Efficient Drying: Features a dual-head AFD dryer and noise abatement for high-speed stable production.

Together, these features enable higher uptime, consistent output, and a lower total cost of 
ownership for customers producing complex, high-precision components.

Executive Statements 

“Collaborating with the Chemcut team on this installation was a seamless experience. From 
initial site preparation through final calibration, their technical expertise and clear communication 
made the entire process highly efficient. This new capability positions us to scale our operations 
and deliver even greater value to our customers,” said Jill Palumbo, Chief Operating Officer 
Roemer Industries LLC. 

"The successful installation of our XLi-40 system is a significant validation of our wet-process 
strategy," said Jerry Reitz, Vice President at Chemcut Corp. "The XLi is a time-proven platform 
that balances high-precision etching with the flexibility needed for today’s chemical milling 
needs and the highly technical requirements of the future. This system will enable our 
customers to advance their manufacturing capabilities with unparalleled reliability." 

“Special thanks to Roemer Industries for choosing Chemcut as their preferred equipment 
supplier. I’d also like to thank our engineering, manufacturing, technical sales and service teams 
for their dedication to this project”. 

Chemcut Corporation 
www.chemcut.net

Roemer Industries

https://roemerind.com/