TAPEMATIC S.p.A.

PST Line I is a completely self-contained system for applying a stable, high-quality varnish and metal coating to packaging items in-house with only one operator. Its robotic spray works accurately on-demand, using less varnish and producing far fewer rejects, making it extremely economical and eco-friendly.

3 in 1: Three processes in one sealed automated production line
PST Line I applies a UV base-coat, 3D metallisation and a UV top-coat together in one processing system. The line consists of several modules depending upon the configuration.

Modules include:

• Automatic loading and unloading
• Cleaning and pre-treatment
• Primer
• UV Base coating
• Sputtering deposition
• Decoration
• UV top coating

The economical and environmental benefits of an automated line
Fewer materials       
High solid UV curable lacquer is the new industry standard, but it is very expensive. Traditional always-on spraying techniques use up to 80% more varnish. With the PST Line I, each 3D item can be varnished individually in as little as 150 milliseconds with minimum wastage.

Less rejects    
Consistent controlled processes ensure consistent results with less errors and consistent quality control. Built-in ionization and Class 100 HEPA filtration ensure that no contamination enters the process area; thereby ensuring guaranteed quality in the production process.

One operator           
The PST Line I loading and offloading are linked by a fully automated handling system, with precision servomotors controlling all functions. The process control is monitored and adjusted using a user-friendly, touch screen interface. Even quality control is carried out automatically via a HD camera and identification software.

Eco-friendly
PST Line I is extremely efficient, with much lower energy consumption than traditional lines and much less varnish. There is no toxic wastewater to process after spraying or other unnecessary waste products. No toxic chrome derivatives are used in the metallisation process.

Customers who have already installed the PST Line I are now being recognised with Eco Awards around the world. With the use of high solid UV varnish, emissions are minimised. It eliminates the toxic emissions associated with the galvanic process used in chrome.

Furthermore, thanks to the innovative spraying technology the VOC emissions are drastically reduced compared to traditional spray varnishing systems.

On high-speed lines like the BT Coating I module, UV varnishes enable dramatically faster production. That’s because it can be cured instantaneously using infrared heat and UV lamps, minimizing the usage of VOC.

Constructed around a central rotary dial, the BT Coating I module rotates 3D parts past up to four stations inside the module for spraying, IR baking and UV curing. It’s a super-fast, super-efficient form of finishing with no waiting time. Besides speed, there are other major advantages of the BT Coating I module, compared to traditional varnishing lines. There is a HD camera for checking for flaws, ensuring consistent quality control. There is also no batch system, so testing and setup can be done very quickly.

The pioneering S8+² system offers the most economical and environmentally-friendly solution ever designed for metal deposition. A completely automated system.

The S8+² is the most environmentally-friendly system in manufacturing because of the super-thin film metal deposition, which uses less material than any other method.

The system’s magnetic field can be fine-tuned to achieve the best possible performance in terms of reflectivity, uniformity, cycle time, and cost-per-part optimisation.

It also guarantees low power consumption, with the possibility of sputtering with a few seconds cycle time, at less than 20 Kw. The other major advantage of the system is its self-automation. No dedicated operator is necessary as the system works with fully-automated loading and off loading.

Every aspect of the S8+² system has been fully designed and manufactured in-house by Tapematic. All of which means you will benefit from a superb level of after-sales support and only have to deal with one supplier.

Imagine being able to apply logos, text, graphics or decorations directly onto parts at zero cost and with zero waste or emissions. Sound too good to be true? Well the new Inline Decoration Module (IDM) makes this dream a reality. 

The technology works by carving into the part’s top layer to reveal the layer below. The effect depends on colour and the material of the object Positioned after sputtering and before the top varnishing, the design will be in the original colour of the part.   

Various combinations are possible but the results are consistently stunning. Setup and operation is very easy and straightforward and doesn’t require a skilled operator. The designs are imported into the software program and the IDM automatically takes care of the rest.   
 
Production can be set-up directly from the touch screen interface, simply by selecting a title and quantity to print, the next job to run can be entered at any time and should the priority change during the day, modification is just a click away.