Prevent Backside Treatment
The bad news is that backside treatment mitigates the effects of surface treating. In some cases, it results in under treatment of substrates. It can also raise the energy of the backside surface creating processing problems. In bag making and seal applications, backside treatment can alter the substrate’s co-efficient of friction. This will ultimately cause…
Read MoreHigh Performance PVD and PVDF Films Benefit from High Definition Corona Treatment
PVD (polyvinylidene) and PVDF (polyvinylidene difluoride), also known as brand names Tedlar® and Kyner®, are films with remarkable capabilities for a variety of applications. From release liners to spaceship bio barriers, these films offer purity and strength while resisting solvents, acids, and heat. These films are used in battery, aerospace, architectural, solar, printed circuit boards,…
Read MoreCorona Treating Installation Planning Saves Money and Time
An accurate cost assessment of any piece of converting equipment ought to include a review of installation cost. Proper planning will eliminate avoidable variables that create project delays, allow installation costs to soar, and weigh heavily on your peace of mind. Many Enercon customers are quite proactive in working with our engineers to ensure the…
Read MoreClearing the air on the gap between ceramic coated ground rolls and their bare roll predecessors.
Years ago, corona treating technology was pretty simple and straightforward. There were two types of corona treating systems to choose from: Covered Roll systems and Bare Roll systems. Since that time ceramic coated ground rolls have revolutionized bare roll systems. These systems have become popular because they provide more power than their predecessors and also eliminate common problems associated with…
Read MoreFlexo Ink Adhesion & Surface Treatment Insights
So, do you think you know everything there is to know about surface treatment? Well, let us pose a few questions to test your IQ on this subject: Before you search for the answers within this article, let’s explore some other surface treatment tenets you might find revealing. First, when we talk about surface treatment,…
Read MoreMore science and less art make printing operations more profitable.
Steve Utschig is a man of science. Not that he has anything against art. In fact, he helps people print works of art, but he knows a scientific approach to printing leads to repeatability. And repeatability breeds profitability. His approach is well grounded and based on his 22 years of converting industry experience. As a…
Read MoreCorona Treating And The Solvent Printing Process
There are a number of external pressures on the converting industry which are increasing the need for surface treatment of substrates before printing. Printing on polyfilm or metallized films and foils instead of paper presents many production challenges. In addition, competitive pressures are pushing converters to produce a higher quality product at ever increasing line…
Read MoreSauder Woodworking Ensures Adhesion Consistency with Surface Treatment
As Sr. Research Scientist at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold, OH, John Beck has seen his share of production challenges. His first experience with surface treating took place in the 1980s when he was part of a team that needed to improve lamination adhesion. They invested in a 66″ wide Enercon corona treater to increase the…
Read MoreSev-Rend Combines Sustainable Converting Practices with Innovative Films for Single-Use Packaging
Demand for single-use plastic packaging is growing at the same time that pressure is mounting for more sustainable & recyclable packaging. As a producer of high-performance single-use food packaging, Sev-Rend is leading the way in both its operations and product development to meet customer demands while being stewards of the environment. In its Collinsville, IL facility, Sev-Rend…
Read MoreWinpak Control Group Defies Pandemic Delays with Help from Enercon
Winpak Control Group is an award-winning leader in the production of printed packaging components for the pharmaceutical and personal care product industries. As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on supply chains, Winpak was in a unique position to continue making timely deliveries to their customers. The company not only prints packaging, but also produces its…
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