Design Considerations for Implementing Adhesive Solutions using UV/LED Technologies
Markets for cured adhesives continue to expand as adhesive formulations, materials, & manufacturing processes evolve. In this paper, industry experts discuss the latest technology being used in medical, optics, plastics, and microelectronics for UV/LED cured adhesives. Learn how surface treatment is helping improve the strength of the adhesive and what the most suitable curing solution…
Read MoreEnercon Plasma & Flame Innovations Featured in Special Plastics Report
Plastics Machinery Magazine produced a special report on surface treatment. The publication targeted the most innovative developments in the marketplace and Enercon was pleased to be recognized extensively in two articles for our work in the field of plasma and flame surface treating. Enercon’s plasma and flame surface treating systems are used to clean, etch and functionalize…
Read MoreCustom Integrated Conveyor Systems for Flame Treating Applications
Enercon flame treating systems can be integrated in a variety of configurations based on each application’s requirements. In many cases, the flame is integrated with a robot so the flame burner can follow a precise path over the parts to be treated. In other cases, the flame burner is in a fixed position and parts are presented…
Read MoreUnique and Custom Plasma Treating Designs for Difficult to Reach Surfaces
Enercon’s Blown-ion™ plasma discharge heads are well known for their ability to improve surface adhesion with inks, adhesives and coatings. They can be integrated in with robotics, indexing systems and conveyor systems to provide precise treatment that cleans, etches, and functionalizes surfaces. And, they are very effective at reaching crevices and small areas. Until recently, this technology…
Read MoreAutomation Improves Plasma & Flame Surface Treatment Productivity
The manufacturing of virtually everything from toothbrushes to auto parts can benefit from the use of atmospheric plasma treatment and flame treatment during assembly and decorating operations. These technologies increase material surface energy to promote bonding with inks, adhesives, paints and other coatings. Companies in the medical, automotive, packaging, consumer products, wire & cable, sporting goods, furniture, and others markets find that…
Read MoreImprove Label Adhesion on Bottles – Flame & Plasma Treaters
When packagers are faced with label adhesion challenges, flame and plasma surface treaters are often used to increase bond strength. Label adhesion problems on bottles occur because many of the container, lid and cap materials used in packaging are chemically inert and non receptive to bonding with glue. Options for improving labeling success include changing…
Read MoreHow to Eliminate Liquid Adhesion Promoters & Save Labor Costs, Improve Quality & Output
Case Study with Award-Winning Champion Plastics Champion Plastics’ President, Jeff Ignatowski, shares first hand insights on implementing a plasma surface treater for a high-volume pressure-sensitive tape application. The plasma treater plays a key role in their ability to supply General Motors with a TPV seal, which ensures fuel efficiency. His company’s efforts earned a prestigious…
Read MoreImprove Adhesion Consistency with a Practical Understanding of Surface Energy
Whether you are researching and developing a new adhesion process or solving a current bonding challenge, understanding the role of free surface energy is critical. With this knowledge, you can implement a quality control program to ensure consistent results. In this webinar, surface energy experts from KRÜSS & Enercon share their expertise with practical advice…
Read MoreTop 3 Strategies to Improve Your Adhesive Bonding Operations
Production & design engineers are challenged with developing manufacturing processes that yield optimal results for quality and throughput. Since many do not fully understand the chemistry aspects of interfacial surface adhesion, they rely on conventional production methodologies, which ultimately undermines the repeatability of their success. In this new webinar, industry experts Wilson Lee (Enercon Industries)…
Read MoreIs Plasma Treating the Missing Link in Your Adhesive Bonding Operations?
To enable adhesive bonding, manufacturers rely on primers, cleaners, chemical etching & mechanical roughening. However, these traditional surface preparation methods are notorious for limiting productivity & product quality for the following reasons: Use of in-line plasma & flame surface treating is on the rise because it solves these challenges by cleaning, etching & functionalizing surfaces…
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