Getting 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

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An 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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Surface Activation Systems For Optimizing Adhesion To Polymers

Many experiments have been performed globally to investigate ways of improving adhesion to polymers. This paper discusses current atmospheric surface activation systems, appropriate measurements of wettability and adhesion, over-treatment effects and surface analysis techniques relative to optimizing the adhesion of inks, paints, coatings and adhesives to polymer surfaces. Recommendations for improved activation by substrate and…

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Improving UV Coating Results with Corona & Plasma Surface Preparation

UV coatings are a great choice for high value applications where scratch resistance and surface performance are essential. While traditional UV lamps are still used, the advancement of LED curing technology has improved operational efficiencies for numerous applications. This article reviews the importance of properly preparing surfaces for bonding with a variety of in-line surface…

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Enercon Introduces New Flame Treater Providing Uniform, Long-Lasting Treatment Levels with Advanced Control for Integration

Flame Series Pro

Enercon’s New Flame Series Pro is ideal for operations who want powerful & reliable flame treatment with higher levels of system control and integration. The Pro Series offers a closed-loop combustion control system that automatically regulates variables to ensure consistent and reliable flame treatment. Its integration-ready network communication capabilities enable remote control, operation and data monitoring. It’s…

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New Blown-arc and Blown-ion Plasma Treating Technology Unveiled

blown ion and blown arc discharge

Enercon has released its new series of industrial blown-arc and blown-ion plasma treaters. These new systems provide users with simplified integration and operation, maximum uptime and powerful treatment to clean, etch and functionalize surfaces to promote the adhesion of inks, coatings and adhesives. Enercon’s new Pro Series offers an intuitive touchscreen interface that enables more…

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Which Surface Treating Technology is Best for My Application: Corona, Plasma or Flame?

Blown-ion™ Technology

Plasma and flame surface treaters can achieve the desired improvement in surface energy. What drives the technology decision is your application details, work environment, integration plans and budget. In this new webinar, surface treating expert, Wilson Lee, covers the basics of plasma and compares each technology with other surface preparation methods. Topics include: As the…

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How Enercon Plasma Treater Customers Improve Inkjet Printing Results

Challenged by inconsistent inkjet adhesion? Discover how two of Enercon’s customers overcame printing inconsistencies by utilizing plasma surface treatment. Industry veterans Jerry Jordan (WAGO) and Dwayne Chrest (Best Formulations) will share their insights on: Get access to the presentation and video with just a few keystrokes on the form to the right. Innovative People Ensuring…

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Application Engineer’s Guide for using Plasma Treatment to Improve Adhesion

Plasma Surface Treatment is being used in dozens of industries for hundreds of applications. This 30-minute webinar provides insights into how engineers are using atmospheric plasma surface treating systems to improve surface bonding of inks, adhesives and coatings. This webinar includes: Access to the webinar includes both the recorded presentation and the presentation slides.

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Plasma & Flame Surface Treating Comparison Guide

object treating comparison chart

Plasma & flame surface treaters clean, etch & functionalize surfaces to enable bonding with inks, adhesives, paints & coatings on plastics, composites, glass & metal. But how are they similar and how are they different? Air Plasma Air plasma is formed by blowing atmospheric air past high-voltage powered electrodes and is sometimes referred to as…

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