Plasma Treatment of Plastic

Plasma treatment of plastics to improve adhesion is a two-fold surface activation and cleaning process.

In the first instance the plasma treating the plastic cleans away volatile organic compounds that otherwise impede bonding, painting and gluing. Secondly, plasma surface activation creates a hydrophilic surface which is totally wettable to adhesives, paint, lacquers etc. The bonds formed are extremely strong so that adhesions onto plasma treated surfaces are extremely durable. On many materials the treatment can last for several months if stored in a dust-free environment.

PLASMA TREATMENT OF PLASTICS

• Increase surface wettability
• Improve printing and bonding characteristics
• Low friction plasma coatings on seals and o-rings

CASE STUDY

Plasma Surface Activation of PEEK

Vention Medical, ANSAmed
Vention Medical is a globally integrated solutions partner for the design, engineering and manufacturing of complex medical devices and components.