Plasma Surface Activation Systems
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 SYSTEM OPTIONS:
- 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
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.
An image of our HPT-300 Plasma Cleaning Equipment
A plastic sample coated in paint – and having been grid cut tested showing its poor adhesive properties
A plastic sample coated in paint – and having been grid cut tested and now plasma treated displaying improved paint adhesive properties
An example of two microfluidic devices before and after plasma treatment to show improved wettability
An array of plastic parts ready for treating in a plasma treatment chamber
An example of a medical device which has been plasma treated to activate the surface to improve ink adhesion
An example of a medical device which can be funtionalized by plasma treatment to create new surface properties without effecting the bulk properties of the piece
A scientific illustration of contact angle measurement for displaying surface energy test methods