UV Flexo Ink Composition And Surface Treatment Effects On Adhesion To Flexible Packaging

Flame Discharge

Read the abstract below and download your copy of this informative technical paper which was presented at the TAPPI PLACE 2010 conference “UV Flexo Ink Composition and Surface Treatment effects on adhesion to Flexible Packaging”. Abstract UV flexo inks are becoming increasingly popular in flexible packaging and shrink sleeve applications, traditional markets for flexographic inks.…

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Best Practice for Integrating Plasma & Flame Surface Treaters

In this paper INPRO Technologies Incorporated and Enercon Industries discuss a variety of ways to use plasma or flame for surface preparation. Industries like automotive, aerospace, window and door, assembly, medical, wire & cable, electronics, decorating, and packaging rely on surface treating technologies. Learn about options and considerations for:– Working with flame or plasma– Moving…

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Three Mistakes to Avoid When Plasma Treating

We have many customers who have tried a corona or plasma treating solution in the past with failed results and were very hesitant to give plasma a second try. However, there are three areas which can be corrected for improved results: using the right plasma technology with the proper set up, having the proper protocols…

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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

Abstract 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…

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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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See How Plasma & Flame Treatment Prepare Surfaces for Adhesion

LIVE DEMO REPLAYSee Enercon’s Wilson Lee conduct live demonstrations to display how atmospheric plasma and flame surface treating technologies improve surface energy for improved adhesion of inks, adhesives, & coatings. Topics include: Whether you’re new to surface treating or an industry veteran this presentation has something for everyone. Access to the webinar includes both the…

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