IPC 1100

Environmentally friendly PVD chrome plating for security printing

Intaglio Plates Coater (IPC) is the line of machines specifically dedicated to security printing.

Two IPC models were designed to meet customer requirements based on productivity characteristics.

IPC 1100 differs from IPC 700 mainly in the chamber size and the technologies that can be installed.

The environmentally friendly chrome-plating process is fully automated, using high-energy evaporation sources combined with a plasma environment in which a multilayer nano-film is deposited.
Plates to be chrome-plated are loaded onto a patented rotating drum enclosed in a vacuum chamber with maintenance-free magnetic levitation vacuum pumps and ion evaporation sources.

Advantages

No chemical liquids contaminated with chromium to dispose of
Extended plate life, higher surface hardness and superior wear resistance
Low coefficient of friction
No reduction in the modulus of elasticity of the base material
Very good uniformity and reproducibility
Customised process, designed for intaglio plates
Fully automatic process
Accurate process monitoring
Historical database of processes for quality control
Dies for proof/currency coins
Mechanical components
Other applications

Characteristics

Useful volume ᴓ 970mmx1100mm
Inner chamber dimensions ᴓ 1760x1600mm
Made entirely of stainless steel
Removable multi-rotation turntable
With removable shields
Industry 4.0 software

Technologies

Mechanical dry pumps
Turbomolecular pumps

Sources

No. of installable evaporation sources: 4
LDE Cathodic Arc
Magnetron Sputtering (on request)

Control

Industrial computer with diagnostic features
Maximum gas flow meters

Safety System

Numerous safety interlocks to protect operators and the system.

Our machines for PVD treatment

Our PVD coating machines ensure high productivity, low costs and innovative solutions (Cathodic Arc, Magnetron Sputtering, Plasma Beam Source etc.) based on your needs.