by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Note from the author: Printing and adhesion problems on many polymers and rubbers are common throughout industry. This is a result of the inherently low surface energy of polymers, among other factors. Surface oxidation processes can oxidize polymer surfaces, making them more wettable. Ultraviolet (UV)/ozone … [Read more...] about UV/Ozone Surface Pretreatment to Improve Adhesion of Polymers
Surface Treatment
Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma Energy: 3DT’s Improved PlasmaDyne Pro
by Jewlissa Frickey, editor, Plastics Decorating Bonding problems are pervasive in manufacturing due to many materials refusing to bond to other materials as a result of their chemical structure. 3DT sought to overcome this manufacturing issue with its PlasmaDyne Pro atmospheric plasma surface treatment system. 3DT has developed the new PlasmaDyne Pro for a variety of … [Read more...] about Solid, Liquid, Gas and Plasma Energy: 3DT’s Improved PlasmaDyne Pro
Industrial Liquid Coating of Plastic Products – Adhesion Surface Science
by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Part one of this series discussed the effects of paint chemistry and plastic compatibility. It would not be acceptable for any element to compromise the plastic properties. The following effects must be evaluated in every application: Chemical effects – solvents and chemical interactions cannot damage the plastic … [Read more...] about Industrial Liquid Coating of Plastic Products – Adhesion Surface Science
Evaluating Surface Pretreatment Technologies
Plastics Decorating When it comes to surface treatment for plastic applications, it is important to be informed of the various technologies available and which is the best for a given project. Plastics Decorating recently sat down with Director of Business Development at Enercon Industries Wilson Lee to discuss the different pretreatment technologies and when/where they are … [Read more...] about Evaluating Surface Pretreatment Technologies
Flame Plasma Surface Modification of Polymers for Adhesion Bonding: Process Control, Equipment and Applications
by Scott Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group Thermoplastics are inherently hydrophobic, low surface energy substrates that do not adhere well to other like or dissimilar materials. Semicrystalline polymers are generally more difficult to bond (compared to amorphous) due to their ordered structure morphology, e.g., polyolefins, polyamides (nylons), acetals, polyesters, … [Read more...] about Flame Plasma Surface Modification of Polymers for Adhesion Bonding: Process Control, Equipment and Applications