Stratus Turnkey Plasma Systems
The Stratus Series of plasma manufacturing cells brings together high-precision plasma surface treatment and fully automated robotic control. These manufacturing cells are designed for seamless integration into production environments where consistent, reliable surface preparation is essential. Whether you're working with polymers, metals, ceramics, or composites, the Stratus platform delivers enhanced surface properties to improve adhesion, bonding, and coating outcomes.
Each model in the series offers programmable 3-axis motion, with options to suit a wide variety of components and workflows. Work areas range from 200 x 200mm up to 800 x 1200mm, with up to 150mm of Z-axis travel, allowing for both flexibility and repeatability across different production requirements.
Stratus systems are ideal for industries where performance and consistency are non-negotiable. Automotive and aerospace manufacturers benefit from reliable surface activation before painting or sealing, medical device producers achieve clean and reactive surfaces for secure bonding, and electronics manufacturers prepare components for soldering and encapsulation with confidence. Even in cutting-edge fields like battery technology, plasma treatment with Stratus systems enhances material compatibility and functional layer adhesion.
Maximise ROI
Program, store and execute multiple plasma surface treatment tasks for a wide range of parts and materials in just minutes, ensuring maximum returns from day one.
The high intensity plasma allows for extremely fast treatments in a single pass without sacrificing treatment quality, making it ideal for industries that demand consistent results across high volumes, such as aerospace, automotive, medical device, filtration and electronics manufacturing.
Plasma Environment
Plasma Environment
Stratus Plasma Manufacturing Cells combine Henniker’s leading atmospheric plasma treatment devices with a choice of 3-axis robot options in a stand-alone manufacturing cell. Each cell is CE certified and only requires connection to mains power and compressed air.
Stratus systems can be programmed in minutes, even with no previous experience, and can store hundreds of programs for maximum flexibility.
Plasma Treatment
Plasma Treatment
The plasma acts like a microscopically controlled “sandblaster,” removing contaminants and creating a chemically activated surface that is ideal for bonding, coating, and other treatments.
Designed to deliver highly effective surface treatment on both conductive and non-conductive materials alike, the Stratus cell can handle a wide range of engineering polymers, metallic parts, ceramics, and glass.
Efficiency
Efficiency in Every Pass
At the heart of every Stratus is our proprietary, high-stability plasma power generator, which ensures consistent treatment quality and reliability. Plasma parameters are continuously monitored and adjusted to maintain stable plasma conditions, time after time.
Each system is optimised for continuous processing, enabling high-speed repeatable processing without compromise to treatment quality or performance.
Specifications
| Technical Specifications |
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| Stratus Plasma Manufacturing Cell | ||||||
| DIMENSIONS |
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| Stratus Model | Series I | Series II | Series III | Series IV | Series V | Series VI |
| Robot Dims. [W/D/H] | 324 x 499 x 480mm | 490 x 517 x 645mm | 590 x 617 x 645mm | 690 x 717 x 815mm | 1200 x 965 x 503mm | 1420 x 1560 x 503mm |
| Robot Motion [X/Y/Z] | 200 x 200 x 50mm | 300 x 300 x 100mm | 400 x 400 x 100mm | 500 x 500 x 150mm | 600 x 600 x 150mm | 800 x 1200 x 150mm |
| Enclosure - Benchtop [W/D/H] | 600 x 600 x 600mm | 600 x 600 x 800mm | 700 x 740 x 800mm | 800 x 840 x 1000mm | x | x |
| Enclosure - Cart [W/D/H] | 600 x 600 x 1500mm | 600 x 640 x 1650mm | 700 x 740 x 1650mm | 800 x 840 x 1800mm | 1400 x 1400 x 1880mm | 1400 x 1600 x 1880mm |
| Max/ Data points | up to 50,000 [robot model dependent] | |||||
| Safety Interlock | Safety light curtain or interlocked enclosure door, as appropriate | |||||
| Programmable storage | Up to 100 Programs, Programmable Teach Pendant | |||||
| Installation | Training & Installation is highly recommended for the Stratus I & II, and required for the Stratus III, IV, V, VI & X | |||||
| Stratus Series X | Let us design a custom solution for you. | |||||
| Base Plasma Unit - Cirrus | ||||||
| PLASMA NOZZLE | ||||||
| Treatment width |
~10-12mm with standard applicator "mode" nozzle ~8-10mm treatment area, for narrow channels with "finite nozzle |
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| PLASMA POWER SUPPLY |
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| Power | 300W, nominal | |||||
| Frequency |
40 kHz | |||||
| PROCESS CONTROL | ||||||
| Interface |
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| Gas connection | Dry and oil-free compressed air; 5 - 8 bar, approx. Gases 2000 l/h 6mm push-fit | |||||
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Power supply |
W 490mm x H 180mm x D 500mm | W ~10kg (including plasma head) | |||||
| Plasma head | Ø 32mm x L 210mm | W ~0.5kg | |||||
| Gas/HV Supply tube |
PVC-protection conduit, Diameter: 19mm, Length: 3m, Bend radius: min. 100mm | |||||
| SERVICE CONNECTIONS | ||||||
| Electrical | AC 210-250V/50Hz/1000VA or AC 110-120V/60Hz/1000VA | |||||
| Gas (x1) | Compressed air - dry, oil free, 5-8bar, 6mm push fit | |||||
| Power cord | Suited to region | |||||
| Compliance | CE – UKCA - ROHS - WEEE | |||||
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Henniker strive for continuous improvement and specifications are subject to change without notice |
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Videos
Stratus Launch
Watch the launch of our newest plasma innovation—designed to bring precision, automation, and repeatability to surface treatment in modern manufacturing environments. Discover how Stratus simplifies integration and enhances performance across a wide range of applications.
Henniker Plasma - Atmospheric Plasma Robot
Atmospheric plasma treatment is ideal for in-line processing & very effective at activating and cleaning the surface of a material, increasing the adhesion characteristics and making it easier to bond, paint and glue. Henniker's atmospheric plasma surface treatment systems can be integrated with a 3-axis robot to follow precise treatment patterns as part of an automated process..
Plasma Surface Activation Explained
Plasma Surface Activation Explained.
The fourth in our series of videos about plasma treatment technology, this video explains how plasma surface activation works and the results you can achieve.
Atmospheric Plasma Treatment to Improve Adhesion
Atmospheric plasma treatment is used to clean the surface of metals, in this case aluminium, where the efficient removal of hydrocarbon contamination leads to improved wettability and adhesion. Atmospheric plasma treatment is suitable for metals, glass, ceramics, composites and a wide range of engineering polymers.
