Enercon Releases 2nd Generation of the Blown-ion™ 500 Plasma Surface Treater with an Expanded Operating Window
Enercon’s original Blown-ion™ 500 plasma treater broke new barriers with its ability to provide wide, high and uniform treatment levels at process speeds never before possible with in-line plasma technology. The innovation continues as Enercon releases its second generation of this remarkable technology. “Maintaining a consistent plasma simultaneously over six separate plasma discharge ports requires…
Read MoreEnercon Offers the Widest Range of Surface Treating Technologies at NPE
Get your chance to see the industries’ most comprehensive platform of PLASMA, FLAME & CORONA surface treating technologies in the FRONT ROW of NPE’s West Hall (Booth W6643). (Get your free pass using code 47342.) Object Treating Technologies & Applications Witness plasma treating in action & how it improves surface adhesion on all types of…
Read MoreNew Blown-ion™ 500 Plasma Surface Treating Technology Enables Rockwell Automation’s Switch from Print-and-Apply Labels to In-Line Digital Printing
When Rockwell Automation moved its contactor and relay production back to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it had to develop an entirely new process for the changing volumes and available space. The new highly automated assembly line would also be a showcase of Rockwell’s automation capabilities, featuring Rockwell drives, motors, Independent Cart Technology (ICT), PLC’s, HMI’s, sensors, and…
Read MorePlasma, Flame & Corona Pretreatment for Surface Treating Plastics
Generally, plastics have chemically inert and nonporous surfaces with low surface tensions. This makes them nonreceptive to bonding with inks, adhesives, coatings, and other substrates. Polyethylene and polypropylene for example have very low surface energy. Pretreatment of these and other engineered plastics improves bonding prior to printing, coating, and laminating. The best type of surface…
Read MoreAdvances In Adhesion With Co2-Based Atmospheric Plasma Surface Modification
Abstract The use of gas and/or liquid-phase carbon dioxide (CO2) with atmospheric plasma discharge surface pretreatment technology can remove micron and submicron particulates and hydrocarbon-based contaminations on plastics and metals. The cleaning process is based upon the expansion of either liquid or gaseous carbon dioxide through an orifice. The paper provides an understanding of the…
Read MoreClean is good, but is it good enough for successful adhesion?
Smart manufacturers recognize the importance of a clean surface when bonding components. If a part is not clean, the adhesive will bond to the surface contamination rather than directly to the surface itself. Manufacturers commonly use a solvent to clean the surface. However, this isn’t always enough to produce the desired adhesive outcome. A clean…
Read MoreHow and why plasma and flame surface treating improve surface adhesion.
Common adhesion impediments found on surfaces. Non-porous and hydrophobic surfaces have low surface energy with few available bonding sites due to low levels of charged ions on the surface. Additionally, any type of surface contamination affects adhesion negatively. This contamination can include material additives & release agents which can migrate to the surface. Clean, Etch…
Read MoreGetting Started with Flame Plasma
What’s in the eBook? Learn how flame plasma is helping users improve product quality, and increase production speeds. See what Enercon customers are saying “We’ve integrated Enercon flame treaters and we really enjoy working with Enercon because of their depth of knowledge in surface treating.”Jerry Schmit, Sr Applications Engineer, Midwest Engineering Solutions
Read MoreAtmospheric Plasma and Flame Surface Treatment for Medical Applications
Get insight on how medical device manufacturers are using atmospheric plasma to eliminate adhesion challenges. What’s in the eBook? Learn how atmospheric plasma is helping users improve product quality, and increase production speeds. See what Enercon customers are saying “For medical printing applications, it’s imperative to follow the defined protocols. Enercon’s experience with medical device…
Read MoreAn Overview of Surface Treatment for Three-Dimensional Objects
If you’ve attempted to print, label, or otherwise decorate a three-dimensional (3-D) product, you’ve probably been frustrated by an ink or adhesive that refused to adhere to the part’s surface. You may have tried different types of ink or adhesive formulations to get the job done, perhaps even used chemical primers or batch-treating processes. Still,…
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