Improve Composite Bond Strength With Plasma Treatment
Atmospheric plasma treaters can significantly increase the interfacial adhesion characteristics of composite structures. The types of composite structures than can benefit from atmospheric plasma are emerging rapidly. Many new plastic nanocomposites have offered valuable properties, such as heat resistance, chemical resistance, structural/stress strength and weather resistance. As a low temperature solution, plasma treaters offer an…
Read MoreImprove Structural Composite Adhesion Strength with in-line Plasma Surface Treatment
Whether you are looking to improve the consistency of structural composite adhesion or improve the productivity of your process; in-line atmospheric plasma surface treatment may be the answer. Join Composite Adhesion expert Lou Dorworth of Abaris Training Resources, Inc and surface treatment expert Ryan Schuelke of Enercon Industries Corporation for an informative webinar on structural…
Read MoreSolar Glass Plasma Cleaning Removes Organic Contamination
Solar glass plasma cleaning removes organic contamination The pre-cleaning of PV glass is critical to solar module performance. The presence of minute traces of ionic particles on solar glass can compromise energy transference, directly affecting module efficiency. These ions may be deposited by previous module fabrication processes or transferred as a result of machine component…
Read MoreHenkel Adhesives & Enercon Plasma Treatment Case Study:
Surface Treatment Effects on Adhesive Bond Strength Henkel and Enercon Industries partnered in this study to compare the effects of adhesives’ bond strength on fluoropolymers when they are pre-treated with a variety atmospheric plasma technologies. This paper takes an in-depth look at necessary alignments between the substrate type, surface modification method, and adhesive type to…
Read MoreInfographic: How to Enable Inkjet Printing on Wire & Cable
Digital inkjet printing on wire & cable provides manufacturers with productivity advantages including higher line speeds, faster changeovers, variable printing and reduced cost. This new infographic from Enercon shows how plasma surface treatment enables inkjet printing on wire & cable. It will also guide you through traditional marking methods and how to implement surface treatment…
Read MoreDyne Level Does Not Guarantee Surface Adhesion
Dyne levels are a great indicator of your chance for adhesion success. But dyne level does not guarantee adhesion. Let’s look at a few factors that affect adhesion results. These include coating and material compatibility, surface energy, process variables, material variables and ultimately bonding requirements such as entanglement. Coating (ink, adhesive, paint, etc…) and material…
Read MoreFlame Treatment Automotive Dashboard to Improve Paint Adhesion Video
Enercon’s Flame Series surface treater treats an EVA automotive dashboard prior to painting. Treatment raise surface energy to promote paint adhesion. The flame treater is integrated with a robot that executes a treatment pattern based on a program actuated by a bar code scan on the part.
Read MoreFlame Treatment of Automotive Dashboard Improves Foam Adhesion Video
Enercon partnered with Midwest Engineering to develop a production ready flame treatment system for an automotive dashboard supplier. The goal of the system is to increase the receptiveness of the EVA dashboard surface to an adhesive which will hold foam padding in place. Enercon’s flame treater is integrated with a robot for precise treatment patterns…
Read MoreWhat Plasma Treating Does to a Surface Video Animation
Plasma Treatment cleaning, etching and functionalizing Atmospheric plasma treatment is used by manufacturers, converters and packagers to improve surface energy and adhesion. The animations below show how the process effectively functionalizes surfaces. These treatment systems diffuse reactive gases toward the surface under the influence of electrical fields. Low molecular weight materials such as water, absorbed…
Read MoreHow 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…
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