Precision Flame Treatment Enhances Ceramic Core Manufacturing at PCC Airfoils
PCC Airfoils, a global leader in advanced investment cast airfoils for industrial and aerospace turbine engines, has increased productivity and consistency of their ceramic core surface treatment process by integrating Enercon’s Flame Series plasma treaters. The Challenge: Improving Surface Treatment Results The ceramic core material used in the investment cast airfoils have inherently low surface…
Read MoreNew Methods to Improve Ink and Adhesive Bonding with Plasma & Flame
There are many surface preparation methods to improve adhesion of inks & adhesives for decorating applications. Recent technology advancements have manufacturers turning to plasma & flame surface treating to eliminate manual processes and hazardous primers to achieve perfect adhesion at product speeds. From high tech automotive and aerospace applications to simple pad printing processes, surface…
Read MoreKRŰSS Reveals How Enercon Plasma Surface Treating Improves Surface Wettability
Great adhesion begins with a properly prepared surface. Plasma & flame are well known to effectively clean, etch and functionalize surfaces, but how do you know if the surface is ready to bond with adhesives, coatings, and inks? In this new webinar, experts from KRŰSS and Enercon conduct live demonstrations on how to properly measure…
Read MoreNew Blown-ion™ 250 Plasma Treater with Multiport™ Technology for Reliable Treatment at Wider Widths
As a pioneer in developing unique plasma surface treating technology, Enercon is pleased to announce the release of its newest innovation, the Blown-ion™ 250. This high-powered plasma treater provides uniform treatment at widths up to 1” wide in a single pass. It is ideal for cleaning, etching, and functionalizing plastic, metal and composite surfaces to…
Read MoreEnercon Unveils Plasma & Flame Surface Treating Laboratory to Advance Adhesion Innovation
Enercon proudly announces the opening of its new Surface Treating Laboratory, a cutting-edge facility designed to demonstrate and develop the latest advancements in atmospheric plasma and flame surface treatment. “As the surface treating technology leader, Enercon offers the industry’s greatest variety of Blown-arc™, Blow-ion™ & Multiport™ plasma & flame surface treaters. With this new lab,…
Read MoreChampion Plastics Uses Plasma Treating to Improve Automotive Process
Champion Plastics wins an innovation award for their creative line upgrades in supplying General Motors with a TPV (thermoplastic vulcanisate) seal, for fuel efficiency. Watch the in-line plasma treater in operation.
Read MoreChoosing the Best Surface Treatment Technology: Plasma vs. Flame
Surface treatment technologies, including plasma and flame, play a pivotal role in enhancing adhesion, improving surface energy, and enabling efficient and repeatable manufacturing processes. Choosing between these technologies depends on the materials being treated, application speed, and system integration. In this guide, we’ll break down the key differences, benefits, and practical considerations to help you…
Read MorePrevent Adhesion Related Warranty Claims with Plasma & Flame Surface Treatment
Failed adhesion costs manufacturers millions of dollars in warranty claims every year. The root cause is often inadequate surface preparation. In this new webinar, find out how leading automotive manufacturers solve adhesion-related warranty issues by improving their production processes with plasma & flame. Insights for Webinar Attendees: Find out how you can determine if automating…
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Flame Surface Treatment
The Key to Stronger, More Reliable Adhesive Bonds: Flame Treatment One of the most important requirements for adhesion is the condition of the surface prior to bonding with inks, coatings and adhesives. Fortunately, there are technologies which can be used to modify surfaces to make them more receptive to bonding. One of the oldest surface…
Read MoreHow an Automotive Manufacturer Greatly Reduced Warranty Claims by Switching to Plasma Treatment
By implementing Blown-ion plasma treatment prior to adhesive bonding operations on a Formed-in-Place-Gasket, this manufacturer significantly reduced warranty claims. Plasma works to clean, etch and functionalize a surface to enhance surface energy and create a much better bond with adhesives. Watch Enercon’s Blown-ion Plasma Treaters in action!
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