How Plasma & Flame Surface Treating Works – Explainer Video
Sam is a Quality Engineer at Stick-It Inc. and he is having trouble with the adhesive bonding and printing of his manufactured parts. The adhesives won’t stick and the ink rubs off! He needs to find a solution quick and decides to call Enercon for help. Follow Sam through his journey of discovering how plasma…
Read MoreSauder Manufacturing Ensures Adhesion Consistency with Corona, Plasma & Flame Surface Treating
As Sr Research Scientist at Sauder Manufacturing in Archbold, OH John Beck has seen his share of production challenges. His first experience with surface treating took place in the 1980s when he was part of a team that needed to improve lamination adhesion. They invested in a 66” wide Enercon corona treater to increase the…
Read MoreBlown-arc Plasma Surface Treating Animation
Blown-arc air plasma is formed when atmospheric air is blown past two high voltage power electrodes. The electrical discharge positively charges the ion particles. Enercon’s Blown-arc plasma treaters clean surfaces by removing organic surface contaminates. This process increases surface energy and promotes adhesion for a wide variety inks, coatings and adhesives.
Read MoreBlown-ion Surface Treating Video Animation
Blown-ion air plasma pushes pressurized air past a single electrode which discharges inside the treater head. The electrode creates positively charged ions in the surrounding air particles. The air pressure then forces the air particles to accelerate of the tip of the head as a high velocity stream of charged ions directed toward the object’s…
Read MoreWhat Plasma Does to a Surface
Plasma surface treatment is used to improve a surface’s receptiveness to adhesives, inks, paints & coatings; But what does it actually do to the surface? This technical article provides a concise, yet detailed explanation of the three distinct surface modification processes that occur simultaneously when exposing a surface to plasma treatment. It also contains a short video…
Read MoreAtmospheric Plasma Treater Increases Folder Gluer Production
When new technology can improve product quality, increase productivity and offer additional cost reductions at an affordable investment, it doesn’t take long for a company to incorporate it into their operation. Such is the case for Green Bay Packaging’s Folding Carton Division (De Pere, WI) and their new atmospheric plasma surface treater. Green Bay Packaging is an…
Read MoreFolding Carton Manufacturer Eliminates Solvent Adhesive
Folding carton manufacturer Evergo Packaging prides itself on being environmentally conscious and ahead of the curve when it comes to its printing and packaging technologies. The company is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). And 70 percent of the paper Evergo buys…
Read MoreFlame Treater Cures Downtime, Eliminates Poor Ink Adhesion
Centor (Millersburg,OH) is one of the leading suppliers of caps and bottles used for prescription medications. They manufacture containers in all shapes and sizes for pills and liquids you would be prescribed at your local pharmacy. Ken Sigler has worked for the healthcare division of Centor for over 18 years. During his typical day he…
Read MoreSurface Treatment Improves Print Adhesion for Leading Dental Product Manufacturer
As a leading producer of contract dental products, Ranir LLC keeps their customers smiling with a steadfast commitment to quality. ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 certification is part of the reason the company regularly earns awards such as “CVS Store Brands Winner-Supply Chain Support.” Their wide range of products includes floss, whitening products and toothbrushes.…
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