Watch the System in Action

Watch the System in Action

Meet the Automatic Linear Tape Applicator (ALTA): a fully customizable, high-speed tape and film application system engineered and integrated by TPC’s expert team. The system is built with premium components, including the proven Straub tape applicator heads. Designed to streamline the tape or film application process on long, linear parts, the ATLA is the ultimate automation solution.

What the ALTA Linear Tape Applicator Does

Whether you’re applying single-sided tape, double-sided adhesive, foam tape, protective film, or hook-and-loop Velcro/Dual Lock, the ALTA handles it all. The ALTA efficiently applies tape or film with repeatable accuracy, helping your facility reduce labor costs and enhance quality. The liner rewinder option enables simultaneous liner removal and application of double-sided adhesives.

The ALTA system is ideal for straight-line tape application on products like:

Appliances

Appliances

Automotive parts

Metal components

Metal components

Windows and door frames

Windows and door frames

Battery Packs

Battery Packs

Electronic enclosures

Electronic enclosures

E-Commerce Packaging

E-Commerce Packaging

Extrusions

Extrusions

With the ability to integrate multiple tape heads (like the TA 350) on a single system, the ALTA is built to handle high-volume, high-precision applications.

Robotics Integration Options

Robotics Integration Options

From product infeed to outfeed, TPC can fully automate your process with FANUC robotic integration, covering everything from palletizing and case packing to the final outfeed. This provides a seamless, hands-free operation from start to finish, leading to reduced labor, increased production rates, shorter downtime, and improved quality consistency.

Highly Customizable and Modular

Highly Customizable and Modular

The ALTA system is modular by design, allowing us to configure everything from tape head quantity and positioning to optional robotics and conveyance equipment. Whether you need a standalone machine or a complete turnkey packaging line, TPC can design, integrate, and deliver a system tailored to your product dimensions, materials, and performance requirements.

Technical Specifications

FeatureSpecification
Minimum tape spacingAs low as 2½” (63.5mm) center-to-center
Minimum tape placement from the leading edge0.125” (3mm)
Tape end tolerance± 0.09” (2.3mm)
Minimum tape length1” at 100 fpm
Maximum application speedUp to 750 ft/min

Let’s Build Your Custom Linear Tape Applicator System

Ready to automate your tape and film application process? Contact us today to get started on your custom ALTA configuration.