Using 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…
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 MoreWeb Handling Best Practices for Surface Treating & Converting
Poor web handling creates trouble for your corona treater operations. In fact, poor web handling is often a hidden root cause of suspected treatment issues. The good news is you can avoid these problems. The key is accurately defining your application so your corona treater supplier & OEM can employ the web handling techniques needed…
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 MoreTruth or Dyne? 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 executed dyne tests produce unreliable results and assumptions about dyne levels lead…
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