by Scott R. Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group, Inc. . Flame plasma surface treatment is a highly effective process for improving adhesion of many hydrophobic polymers. Optimal treatment requires precise set-up of gas-burn combustion systems. Zero gas pressure regulators are used with premix burners systems, using venturi air/fuel mixers to maintain a constant … [Read more...] about Flame Plasma Treatment: The Importance of Zero Gas Pressure Regulators
Surface Treatment
Tech Watch: 3DT’s PlasmaDyne Pro
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor, Plastics Decorating Producing a complete line of surface treatment systems designed to address common adhesion issues that occur in several industries, 3DT LLC, Germantown, Wisconsin, recently released an updated version of PlasmaDyne, called PlasmaDyne Pro. "We updated it as part of the companys effort toward continual technological … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: 3DT’s PlasmaDyne Pro
Plasma Surface Pretreatments of Polymers for Improved Adhesion Bonding
by Scott Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Abstract Polymeric adhesion bonding problems are pervasive throughout the plastics industry. Two- and three-dimensional products often include joining plastic-to-plastic, plastic-to-metal and plastic-to-composite. Many plastics have a poor tendency to bond to other materials because of their inherent chemical structure … [Read more...] about Plasma Surface Pretreatments of Polymers for Improved Adhesion Bonding
Surface Pretreatments and Custom Inks Advance Inkjet Printing of Plastics and Films
by Scott Sabreen, president, The Sabreen Group Inc. The demand for digital inkjet printing on 3D plastic products and thin films is increasing exponentially. Application challenges to achieve robust operations include optimal ink chemistry-printhead design, compatibility between the ink and polymeric substrate and curing. Fortunately, new technology advancements … [Read more...] about Surface Pretreatments and Custom Inks Advance Inkjet Printing of Plastics and Films
Treating the Surface: Options for All Surface Types
by Brittany Willes, editor, Plastics Decorating Low surface energy can result in poor adhesion quality, which can lead to further issues with printability, metallization, adhesive assembly and more. Fortunately, manufacturers have several options when it comes to activating surface energy for processing, such as corona, flame, plasma and reactive gas technologies. The … [Read more...] about Treating the Surface: Options for All Surface Types