Openair-Plasma®: Advanced Surface Treatment for Adhesion, Cleaning & Protection
Plasmatreat's Openair-Plasma® technology offers a comprehensive suite of surface treatment solutions tailored to meet the stringent demands of various industries.
By leveraging atmospheric pressure plasma, this technology ensures surfaces are meticulously prepared for subsequent processes such as bonding, coating, and printing.
Activation
Surface activation is pivotal for enhancing the adhesion properties of materials. Openair-Plasma® modifies the surface energy of substrates, rendering them more receptive to adhesives, coatings, and paints. This process is especially beneficial for materials like plastics, metals, and glass, where achieving optimal adhesion can be challenging. The result is a significant improvement in bond strength and durability, ensuring the longevity and reliability of the final product.
Ultrafine Cleaning
In manufacturing, surfaces often accumulate organic contaminants such as oils, greases, and residues that can impede subsequent processing steps. Openair-Plasma® and HydroPlasma® provide ultrafine cleaning by effectively removing these contaminants without the need for environmentally harmful chemicals. This dry and eco-friendly process not only cleans but also prepares the surface for enhanced adhesion, making it ideal for industries aiming to reduce their ecological footprint.
Reduction
Oxide layers on metal surfaces can pose challenges in processes like soldering and bonding. The REDOX®-Tool, an innovation within the Openair-Plasma® suite, offers an inline solution for oxide reduction. By utilizing atmospheric pressure plasma, this tool efficiently reduces metal oxides, eliminating the need for traditional fluxes and enabling flux-free soldering processes. This advancement is particularly valuable in electronics manufacturing, where component cleanliness is paramount.
PlasmaPlus®
Building upon the capabilities of Openair-Plasma®, the PlasmaPlus® technology introduces functional coatings that impart specific properties to surfaces. By adding precursor substances to the plasma, ultra-thin layers can be deposited, providing functionalities such as corrosion protection and enhanced adhesion.
Functional Coatings
PlasmaPlus® technology introduces functional coatings that impart specific properties to surfaces, building on the potential of Openair-Plasma®. Through the addition of precursors to the plasma, ultra-thin layers can be deposited which have functionalities such as corrosion protection and improved adhesion.
AntiCorr®: This anticorrosion coating is applied to various metals under atmospheric pressure plasma conditions. A precursor is added to the plasma and deposited as a vitreous layer on the surface. The chemical composition can be tailored to suit specific materials, offering a selective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional corrosion protection methods.
PT-Bond: Designed to enhance bonding processes, PT-Bond modifies surfaces to improve adhesion between different materials. This is particularly useful in applications involving challenging substrates or where traditional bonding methods fall short.
- PT-Print: PT-Print optimizes surfaces for high-resolution digital and conventional printing. By increasing surface energy and ensuring uniform ink adhesion, this technology significantly improves print quality, and durability. It is an ideal solution for industries requiring precision printing on plastics, glass, and metals.
- Plasma Seal Tight®: Plasma Seal Tight technology provides superior sealing properties by creating a highly stable and protective layer on surfaces. This functional coating enhances resistance against environmental factors, such as moisture and chemical exposure, making it an ideal choice for applications in automotive, electronics, and packaging industries.
- InMould Plasma®: InMould Plasma technology revolutionizes the injection molding process by enabling plasma treatment of the product directly in the mold. This process improves the adhesion and surface properties of injection molded parts, eliminating the need for post-processing steps and increasing production efficiency.
- Functional Coating: Functional coatings applied via PlasmaPlus® can be tailored for specific applications, enhancing surface properties such as hydrophobicity, hydrophilicity, or scratch resistance.
Plasmatreat's Openair-Plasma® and PlasmaPlus® technologies provide versatile and efficient solutions for surface treatment challenges across various industries. By integrating these advanced processes, manufacturers can achieve superior surface properties, leading to improved product performance and sustainability.
