The V.MAX1500™ Flexible Industrial PVD Coating System Deposits Durable Coatings In-House
The V.MAX1500™ flexible industrial PVD coating system excels at functional, industrial applications. Industries include medical devices, engine parts, tools and tooling, dies and molds, and precision components.


The newest addition to our VaporTech® coating systems is a batch PVD coater designed specifically for manufacturers’ needs in industrial cutting and forming tools, precision-engineered components, automotive/aerospace parts, medical devices, and other components that can benefit from improved durability, reduced friction, and extended product longevity.
The VaporTech V.MAX1500 PVD system
- A combination of up to 6 wall-mounted cathodic arc and/or magnetron sputtering sources for ultimate flexibility and speed.
- Deposits a broad range of functional PVD coating materials—including Ti, Cr, and Zr nitrides, carbides and carbonitrides, high-temperature Al alloy coatings, and diamond-like-carbon (DLC)—all in the same system.
- Both low-temperature and high-temperature deposition options for many coatings.
- Plasma nitriding plus PVD in the same chamber.
- Fast and flexible loading/unloading with 6 to 12 rack positions on a removable turntable.
- Deposits our broad range of durable and decorative PVD colors.
The V.MAX1500 PVD and DLC coating system includes the following key capabilities:

Efficient
Faster deposition rates for shorter coating cycles.

Flexible
Multiple coatings for all your applications.

Cost
Competitive cost vs. other similar PVD coaters.

Time savings
Removable turntable for fast, flexible loading and unloading.

Service
The VaporTech® commitment to long-term relationships and comprehensive support.

Trust
The stability and reliability of a company backed by Masco, our Fortune 500 corporate parent.
The V.MAX1500 system includes:
- Modern turbomolecular vacuum pumps for excellent pumping performance and lower power consumption.
- Advanced cathodic arc, sputtering, bias, and ion source power supplies to improve coating quality and system reliability
- The compact system footprint is 2.1m x 4.8m and all components are on one skid for easier transport and a faster, streamlined installation.
- Straightforward maintenance with dual chamber doors, easy-to-remove deposition shields, and quick access to all sources for target changes.
- The most recent version of our simple-to-use VaporTech coating system software interface
- The renowned quality, reliability, applications, and service support that VaporTech has provided for the past 40 years.
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Coating area per rack | 80 cm x 25.4 cm ø (6 rack option) |
Number of rack positions | 6 standard (up to 12 optional) |
Chamber coating zone | 80 cm x 88 cm ø |
System footprint | 2.1 m x 4.8 m |
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