Surface Modification Techniques For Optimizing Adhesion To Automotive Plastics
Automotive plastics with a low polarity, such as PE, PP, TPO, POM, PUR and PTFE typically require surface treatment when decoration is required. Metallic surfaces may also require cleaning to remove low molecular weight organic materials prior to decoration. Once the above-mentioned interior and exterior grades of substrate surfaces are cleaned and activated, printing, gluing…
Read MoreIntegrator’s Guide to Implementing Plasma & Flame Treating
Be your customer’s hero. Learn how to keep their costs down & your profits up with smart integration-ready systems from Enercon. We eliminate pain points for integrators by offering streamlined implementation & simplified operation for you and your customer. This presentation provides insights on these technologies and how collaboration between Enercon and integrators create productive…
Read MoreWhy Manufacturers Use New Flame Technology to Improve Adhesion
Advances in flame surface treatment technology are fueling a renewed interest in flame as an automated method of improving surface adhesion. Today’s flame treaters are remarkably safe, reliable & effective at treating a wide variety of plastic, composite, metal and paperboard surfaces. Discover why flame is an ideal solution for high line speeds, complex surface…
Read MoreMachine Builder’s & Integrator’s Guide to Understanding Plasma & Flame Treating
The need for integration of plasma and flame surface treating technologies for assembly and decorating applications is on the rise. Enercon and our customers are looking for machine builders and integrators that have expertise in material handling and automation projects. Plasma and flame are used to increase surface energy to promote bonding with adhesives, inks,…
Read MoreHow New Plasma Treating Technology is Advancing Adhesion Dependent Manufacturing Processes
The new Blown-ion™ Plasma Treater offers manufacturers powerful and uniform surface treatment for improving adhesion at high processing rates. This plasma treater utilizes a wide MultiPort™ head design that bombards surfaces with an intense, high-speed discharge of ions to clean, etch & functionalize surfaces. Treatment removes contaminants, increases bonding sites, & improves the wettability of…
Read MoreApplication 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.
Read MorePlasma & Flame Treating Buyers Guide for Plastics
Learn how to successfully evaluate and integrate the best surface treatment technology for your unique applications. Our expert panel reveals industry best practices: See what Enercon customers are saying “Enercon has provided us with some great tools to help us improve our operations. They are very dedicated to ensuring our success and supporting the quality…
Read MoreImprove Structural Composite Adhesion Strength with in-line Plasma Surface Treatment
Whether you are looking to improve the consistency of structural composite adhesion or improve the productivity of your process; in-line atmospheric plasma surface treatment may be the answer. Join Composite Adhesion expert Lou Dorworth of Abaris Training Resources, Inc and surface treatment expert Ryan Schuelke of Enercon Industries Corporation for an informative webinar on structural…
Read MorePlasma Treatment for Adhesion Promotion of High Performance Materials used in Aerospace Manufacturing
The aerospace industry is taking advantage of alternative methods to improve the adhesion of adhesively-bonded joints of polymers and composites. Manufacturers are using atmospheric plasma to prepare surfaces for bonding to similar and dissimilar materials. Process and reactive gas components rapidly activate polymer surfaces, providing surface species which contribute to secure bonding and curing of…
Read MoreHenkel Adhesives & Enercon Plasma Treatment Case Study:
Surface Treatment Effects on Adhesive Bond Strength Henkel and Enercon Industries partnered in this study to compare the effects of adhesives’ bond strength on fluoropolymers when they are pre-treated with a variety atmospheric plasma technologies. This paper takes an in-depth look at necessary alignments between the substrate type, surface modification method, and adhesive type to…
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