An informational webinar is now available covering technologies that can improve adhesion in the manufacturing of windows and doors. A member of the Window & Door Manufacturers Association, Enercon Industries, shares insights on plasma and flame surface treating for assembly and decorating applications. Adhesive, paint, coating and ink adhesion can be improved through these in-line […]

A new Corona treater 101 posting does a nice job of explaining that there are differences between the effectiveness of tretament created by each corona treater configuration. The process of generating corona is essentially the same for all corona treaters. Corona is ionized air created by discharging high frequency high voltage energy across a metal or insulated electrode. This electrode […]

Corona treaters are the most commonly used surface treating technology in the film converting industry. Corona treating is very efficient at raising the surface energy of substrates to enable improved adhesion on a variety of non-porous films. Corona is similar to plasma surface treating in that each rely on the electrical ionization of a gas. Plasma creates a […]

From basic polyolefins to high performance engineered plastics, adhesion issues emerge and must be overcome if the integrity of interfacial adhesions with plastic parts are to be realized. “Leveraging Atmospheric Plasma Surface Activation Systems” explores the most advanced atmospheric plasma-based technologies available to meet the challenges of these plastics, as well as those challenges posed […]

What does surface treatment really do to a surface? You can find out by taking advantage of specialized technologies for analyzing the effectiveness of surface treatment.

How can you quickly determine if you are achieving the dyne levels you need? The quickest method is through the use of dyne pens. Dyne pens can be used prior to plasma treating and again after treating to determine the effectiveness of your surface treating solution.

How do you determine which pretreatment technology is best for your application? It begins with a proper definition of your application.

If you’ve ever watched ink rub off a printed surface, witnessed the failure of an adhesive to hold two surfaces together, or observed inconsistency in the application of a coating then you’ve seen evidence of low surface energy at work.