Plasmas surface activation is an effective pre-treatment prior to printing, lacquering or gluing of a wide range of polymers. Glass and ceramics can be plasma-activated similarly.
Oxygen is usually used as the process gas, however, plasma surface activation can also be carried out with just ambient air. Parts remain active for a few minutes up to several months, depending on the particular material that has been plasma treated. Our range of plasma surface activation equipment can be configured in various ways, such as single or multiple gas inlets, multiple loading trays and rotary drum chambers, making them suitable for many requirements. Our experts have years of experience with different applications and system options and will help you to configure a plasma surface activation unit for your exact needs.
Plasma surface activation systems:
- Lab/process scale chamber volumes starting from 100mm diameter
- Industrial-scale plasma cleaners for large parts/high throughput
- Multiple shelf configurations
- Easy to use TFT software control
- Pre- and post-treatment surface test apparatus
Our Models
HPT-300 & HPT-500
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Video
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.
Henniker Plasma Treatment to Improve Adhesion
Henniker Plasma demonstrates how easy it is to use the HPT system to plasma treat an inherently difficult to bond to the surface to improve adhesion and wettability characteristics.
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.
