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Tapematic’s modular PST Line II allows seamless integration into existing plants, optimizing coating and metallization efficiency across industries.
As global industries evolve toward smarter, cleaner, and more efficient production systems, the demand for scalable surface treatment technologies is growing. Manufacturers seek advanced solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing production environments while offering increased performance, reduced waste, and higher levels of automation. Tapematic’s PST Line II responds to this need with a modular approach to coating and metallization that allows for flexible upgrades, optimized workflows, and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
At the center of Tapematic’s offering is the PST Line II, a high-performance inline system designed for three-dimensional coating and vacuum metallization. This platform is fully modular, meaning manufacturers can customize it based on their specific production needs and integrate it into pre-existing lines.
Each module serves a distinct function—pretreatment, UV coating, sputtering, curing—and can be configured in different combinations to fit spatial, technical, or throughput requirements. This makes the PST Line II the ideal solution for companies looking to enhance their existing capabilities without the need to replace entire systems.
One of the major challenges of upgrading industrial equipment is avoiding costly production interruptions. Thanks to its modularity, the PST Line II can be implemented in phases, allowing manufacturers to:
- Add new coating or metallization capabilities
- Upgrade specific steps of their workflow
- Test new finishes or processes on a pilot module
- Expand gradually according to demand
This flexibility is especially beneficial for manufacturers of cosmetic packaging, pharmaceutical containers, and automotive parts—industries where production continuity is essential and market responsiveness is critical.
Before any coating or metallization can be applied, parts must be properly prepared. Tapematic solves this through its integrated cleaning and pretreatment module, which ensures that every item enters the process free of contaminants.
Importantly, Tapematic’s systems do not require a cleanroom. The inline pretreatment environment ensures the surface cleanliness needed for optimal coating adhesion, reducing infrastructure costs and simplifying integration with existing lines.
This approach supports:
- Consistent coating quality
- Lower rejection rates
- Better adhesion of multi-layer coatings
- More reliable metallization on complex 3D geometries
A major European cosmetic packaging manufacturer integrated Tapematic’s modular UV coating and metallization modules into their legacy production system. The goal was to achieve mirror-like finishes on perfume bottle caps without overhauling the entire line.
By integrating the PST Line II modules:
- Production time per unit decreased by 30%
- Varnish waste was reduced by 35%
- Maintenance frequency dropped significantly
- Output quality became more consistent across shifts
The retrofit allowed the company to modernize its operations while maintaining existing workflows and layout constraints.
Metallization is a powerful tool for adding decorative and functional features to plastic components, but traditional systems are often bulky and difficult to incorporate into existing layouts. Tapematic’s modular vacuum sputtering chambers are compact, efficient, and designed for inline operation.
This allows manufacturers to:
- Introduce metallization at any point in the workflow
- Apply thin, uniform metal coatings with high reflectivity
- Any metals (aluminum, gold, silver, copper, stainless steel,…) can be processed
- Use functional coatings for barrier properties or conductivity
- Reduce costs associated with standalone metallization booths
These modules are ideal for industries where metallized surfaces enhance product appearance, shelf appeal, or functionality.
While the PST Line II offers a fully modular system, Tapematic also provides the PST Line C—a non-modular, compact machine that integrates pretreatment, UV spray coating, and metallization in a single footprint.
Despite its compact size, it is capable of processing a wide range of component shapes—not just cylindrical parts—and delivers the same level of coating and metallization quality as its modular counterpart.
Both PST Line II and PST Line C are equipped with intelligent automation systems that ensure consistency, repeatability, and ease of use. These systems are designed for seamless integration with existing plant MES and Industry 4.0 platforms.
Key features include:
- Real-time monitoring of coating parameters
- Recipe management for fast changeovers
- Full traceability for each production batch
These tools allow operators to maintain optimal process conditions and adapt quickly to shifting production needs.
Space is often a limiting factor in plant upgrades. Tapematic’s modular design allows for a highly efficient use of floor space. Modules can be configured in straight-line layouts, depending on plant geometry and operator flow.
This spatial flexibility supports:
- Installation in tight production areas
- Minimization of material handling distances
- Integration into existing automation lines
-Future expansion without layout disruption
Such adaptability makes Tapematic a go-to partner for brownfield upgrades as well as greenfield projects.
Tapematic’s technology supports manufacturers in achieving environmental and energy-efficiency goals. By replacing traditional solvent-based varnishing systems with UV spray coatings and vacuum metallization, the PST Line II and PST Line C offer:
- No VOC emissions
- Low energy consumption due to instant UV curing
- Minimal material waste through precise application
- Reduced environmental footprint of coated products
These sustainability gains are delivered without compromising throughput or surface finish quality.
Tapematic has decades of experience working with manufacturers across sectors—from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to automotive and beverage. Its approach is not limited to machine supply; the company supports clients in analyzing their current production setups and designing modular upgrades tailored to their needs.
From planning and simulation to installation and after-sales service, Tapematic ensures that every module integrates flawlessly into existing operations and delivers immediate ROI.
PST Line II: built for modular integration and expansion
At the center of Tapematic’s offering is the PST Line II, a high-performance inline system designed for three-dimensional coating and vacuum metallization. This platform is fully modular, meaning manufacturers can customize it based on their specific production needs and integrate it into pre-existing lines.
Each module serves a distinct function—pretreatment, UV coating, sputtering, curing—and can be configured in different combinations to fit spatial, technical, or throughput requirements. This makes the PST Line II the ideal solution for companies looking to enhance their existing capabilities without the need to replace entire systems.
Retrofitting made easy: enhancing performance without downtime
One of the major challenges of upgrading industrial equipment is avoiding costly production interruptions. Thanks to its modularity, the PST Line II can be implemented in phases, allowing manufacturers to:
- Add new coating or metallization capabilities
- Upgrade specific steps of their workflow
- Test new finishes or processes on a pilot module
- Expand gradually according to demand
This flexibility is especially beneficial for manufacturers of cosmetic packaging, pharmaceutical containers, and automotive parts—industries where production continuity is essential and market responsiveness is critical.
Inline integration with pretreatment and cleaning
Before any coating or metallization can be applied, parts must be properly prepared. Tapematic solves this through its integrated cleaning and pretreatment module, which ensures that every item enters the process free of contaminants.
Importantly, Tapematic’s systems do not require a cleanroom. The inline pretreatment environment ensures the surface cleanliness needed for optimal coating adhesion, reducing infrastructure costs and simplifying integration with existing lines.
This approach supports:
- Consistent coating quality
- Lower rejection rates
- Better adhesion of multi-layer coatings
- More reliable metallization on complex 3D geometries
Real use case: cosmetic packaging line upgrade
A major European cosmetic packaging manufacturer integrated Tapematic’s modular UV coating and metallization modules into their legacy production system. The goal was to achieve mirror-like finishes on perfume bottle caps without overhauling the entire line.
By integrating the PST Line II modules:
- Production time per unit decreased by 30%
- Varnish waste was reduced by 35%
- Maintenance frequency dropped significantly
- Output quality became more consistent across shifts
The retrofit allowed the company to modernize its operations while maintaining existing workflows and layout constraints.
Vacuum metallization on demand
Metallization is a powerful tool for adding decorative and functional features to plastic components, but traditional systems are often bulky and difficult to incorporate into existing layouts. Tapematic’s modular vacuum sputtering chambers are compact, efficient, and designed for inline operation.
This allows manufacturers to:
- Introduce metallization at any point in the workflow
- Apply thin, uniform metal coatings with high reflectivity
- Any metals (aluminum, gold, silver, copper, stainless steel,…) can be processed
- Use functional coatings for barrier properties or conductivity
- Reduce costs associated with standalone metallization booths
These modules are ideal for industries where metallized surfaces enhance product appearance, shelf appeal, or functionality.
PST Line C: compact solution for standalone upgrades
While the PST Line II offers a fully modular system, Tapematic also provides the PST Line C—a non-modular, compact machine that integrates pretreatment, UV spray coating, and metallization in a single footprint.
Despite its compact size, it is capable of processing a wide range of component shapes—not just cylindrical parts—and delivers the same level of coating and metallization quality as its modular counterpart.
Automation and process control for smarter production
Both PST Line II and PST Line C are equipped with intelligent automation systems that ensure consistency, repeatability, and ease of use. These systems are designed for seamless integration with existing plant MES and Industry 4.0 platforms.
Key features include:
- Real-time monitoring of coating parameters
- Recipe management for fast changeovers
- Full traceability for each production batch
These tools allow operators to maintain optimal process conditions and adapt quickly to shifting production needs.
Optimizing space and layout in existing facilities
Space is often a limiting factor in plant upgrades. Tapematic’s modular design allows for a highly efficient use of floor space. Modules can be configured in straight-line layouts, depending on plant geometry and operator flow.
This spatial flexibility supports:
- Installation in tight production areas
- Minimization of material handling distances
- Integration into existing automation lines
-Future expansion without layout disruption
Such adaptability makes Tapematic a go-to partner for brownfield upgrades as well as greenfield projects.
Sustainability advantages of modular coating systems
Tapematic’s technology supports manufacturers in achieving environmental and energy-efficiency goals. By replacing traditional solvent-based varnishing systems with UV spray coatings and vacuum metallization, the PST Line II and PST Line C offer:
- No VOC emissions
- Low energy consumption due to instant UV curing
- Minimal material waste through precise application
- Reduced environmental footprint of coated products
These sustainability gains are delivered without compromising throughput or surface finish quality.
A partner in progressive plant optimization
Tapematic has decades of experience working with manufacturers across sectors—from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to automotive and beverage. Its approach is not limited to machine supply; the company supports clients in analyzing their current production setups and designing modular upgrades tailored to their needs.
From planning and simulation to installation and after-sales service, Tapematic ensures that every module integrates flawlessly into existing operations and delivers immediate ROI.