Why 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 MoreEquistar leverages the benefits of atmospheric plasma surface treating
Equistar Chemicals LP, is one of the world’s largest producers of ethylene, propylene, and polyethylene resins. Its facilities have a combined annual capacity to produce more than 11 billion lb of ethylene and more than 5 billion lb of polyethylene, along with other specialty products such as ethyl vinyl acetate. So it’s not surprising Equistar’s…
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 MoreHow to Extend the Life of Your Ceramic Electrodes
Did you know that some Enercon customers have never had a failed ceramic electrode? If you’re like most converters you may find that hard to believe. What impact would it have on your business if you could reduce occurrences of failed electrodes? Reasons for electrode failures include overheating, overpowering and physical shock. Overheating is the…
Read MoreCorona Treating Maintenance Best Practices
This informative webinar will provide you with the industry’s best practices to keep your corona treater in top running condition. Learn what to look for and how to remedy common problems that cause downtime: From electrodes to rolls, from power supplies to exhaust system, this webinar covers it all.
Read MoreFirst Responders Corona Treater Training
Every operation needs one: Your go-to person when your corona treater needs attention. We call them corona treater first responders and we’ve created this webinar just for them. We’ll dive into four situations that can occur with corona treaters and how to systematically approach each situation to reach a swift resolution. This new webinar will…
Read MoreGet the Dyne Test Right or Pay the Adhesion Consequences
How to Properly Conduct Dyne Tests & What Your Results Really Mean Corona treaters are used to increase a film’s surface energy to enable wettability & promote the adhesion of inks, coatings and adhesives. This change in surface energy is most commonly measured in dynes. And that’s where problems for extruders and converters begin. Poorly…
Read MoreCorona Treating Essentials for Printing Flexible Packaging & Labels
Watch this webinar and you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to use corona treatment to improve ink adhesion when printing flexible packaging, labels and more. Our expert panel reveals industry best practices: Regardless of the brand of corona treater you currently use and whether you print on narrow, mid or wide web films, this webinar…
Read MoreNext Generation Corona Treaters: How Smart New Features Will Make Your Operation More Profitable
Start/Stop. Power Up/Down. Who could ask for more? Well, you should; and now Enercon is making it possible. To compete at a high level, you need the right technology to support your operation. We’re talking about innovative systems that do the thinking for you. Enercon’s design engineering team has developed leading edge technology to take…
Read MoreCorona Treater Installation Best Practices: Prevent Downtime
When properly installed, maintained and operated, corona treaters are one of the most reliable pieces of equipment on your line. But did you know that over half of corona treater downtime is associated with mistakes made during the installation of the original equipment? This means that 50% of corona treater downtime is easily preventable. Symptoms…
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