Coating Adhesion for Films with Corona, Flame & Plasma
Successfully applying a high quality, continuous web coating requires advanced and versatile technologies which can effectively meet the varied needs for films. Surface treatment plays an important role in this process. The properties of the substrate are therefore absolutely critical to ensure good coating quality and product performance. The substrate needs to be uniformly wetted…
Read MoreWhich Surface Treating Technology is Best for my Application?
Corona, Plasma or Flame? Surface treating in the converting industry is used to improve the adhesion of engineered films and foils that would otherwise be unreceptive to bonding with inks, coatings, and adhesives. As the only industry supplier who manufactures corona, plasma and flame treatment technologies, Enercon Industries Corporation offers unique insights on how these…
Read MoreASTM Cotton Swab Dyne Testing
The Cotton Swab Method is recognized as an industry standard under ASTM D2578-17, Standard Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films. Dyne solutions of various concentrations are placed on the substrate until a solution is found that wets out properly. How to apply:Drops of a dyne test solution are placed on the tip…
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 MoreEnercon Tech & Support Helps Converters & Film Extruders Grow at Record Pace
Release date: 12/8/2021 Business is booming for Enercon’s customers in the converting and film extruding businesses. And, at no other time in history has the relationship between equipment users and suppliers been more important. The impact of the global pandemic magnified the importance of reliability and support. Customers who have selected Enercon for their surface…
Read MoreMalaysian Extruders & Converters Rely on Enercon Representative PS Equipments for Technology & Support
Release date: 9/13/2021 PSEQ’s General Manager Joseph Looi says that converters in Malaysia are moving towards non-solvent inks and adhesives. There are many benefits of water-based formulations including environmental, safety and lower costs. However, what many converters are quickly learning is that corona treatment is required to achieve successful adhesion with water based inks, coatings,…
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