Atmospheric Plasma – What is it and what is it good for
You may already know something about the benefits of plasma treatment; higher treatment (dyne) levels, extended life of treatment over time, reduced degradation of surface morphology and elimination of backside treatment. Enercon’s Plasma3™ & Plasma4™ surface treaters represent a new generation of surface treatment technology. They allow plasmas to be sustained at atmospheric pressure in…
Read MoreHow to Prevent and Reduce Corona Treater Downtime with PRO Power Supplies
Enercon power supplies are recognized for their reliability, but did you know their innovative features can prevent & reduce downtime? Enercon Compak™ Pro Power Supplies are compatible with any make or model corona treater station. So, whether you already own one or would like to benefit from these features, you won’t want to miss this…
Read MoreHow to Set Your Wide Web Corona Treater’s Air Gap
For more information on how to adjust your air gap please consult your Enercon manual for a detailed procedure or contact Enercon’s service team. You may also request a complimentary Enercon gap gauge as seen in the video.
Read MoreMeasuring Surface Energy On Non-Woven Substrates
There is no easy way to determine changes in surface energy on non-woven and woven substrates and we know of no official standards such as an ASTM method but there is a procedure. There are several methods to characterize the surface energy of nonwovens fibers. Of these, contact angle is the most readily applied. One…
Read MoreRecommended Surface Energy & Treatment Ranges for Printing & Coating Polymer Surfaces
We’re often asked what dyne level do I need to print on a particular type of film. Its a complex question that includes many variables beyond the material type and method of printing or coating. We can however provide general guidelines that you can use to start your own evaluations. The tables below list general…
Read MoreUsing Dyne Solutions and Dyne Pens to Measure Surface Energy On Non-Porous Substrates
Non-porous substrates, such as polyethylene, polypropylene and foils, need to have their surface energies altered in order for the proper flexographic ink adhesion to occur. An old general rule of thumb is that the substrate should have a dyne level (surface-energy measurement) of at least 10 dynes higher than the surface energy of the ink…
Read MoreWhy All Films Do Not Treat the Same And What You Need to Know When You Get Unexpected Treatment Results
The goal of a corona treater is to increase a film’s ability to bond with an ink, coating or lamination. But did you know that different types of film respond very differently to the same levels of corona treatment? Some films, like PS, respond very well to treatment at low power levels, while others, like polypropylene,…
Read MoreSustainable Film Solutions to Power the Next Generation of Flexible Packaging
Discover how industry leaders Charter Next Generation, Henkel Corporation & Enercon collaborate to deliver CPG companies sustainable film solutions for flexible packaging. In this new webinar, experts from each of the companies share insights on the future of flexible packaging. Sustainable packaging topics include:
Read MoreStop High Voltage Arcs Before They Cause Downtime
In corona treating, a high voltage arc occurs when the intended path of electrical current is disrupted because it finds an easier path to ground. Over 80% of the time, the location of the high voltage arc is in the area of the electrode and ground roll where corona is created. This webinar explains how…
Read MoreOptimize Flexographic Printing Equipment & Inks for Flexible Packaging
Get insights on ink and equipment selection for printing flexible packaging in this new webinar brought to you by leading industry experts. Mark Keller of Fox Valley Flexo Services moderates this session as PCMC’s Rodney Pennings, Wikoff Color’s Joe Kubasiak and Enercon’s Mario Leonardelli provide expert advice on how to set up your printing operation…
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