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Special note on the operation of the plasma process
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General description
Treating surfaces with atmospheric plasma has several advantages. Examples include
the increase of surface energy resulting in improved surface wetting.
Optimal surface wetting is the first and often decisive step to get a good imprint, a uniform
coating, a consistent coat of varnish or an integrally-bonded application of adhesive. The
bond at this boundary layer often determines the longevity and adhesive strength of this
material pairing.
Atmospheric-pressure plasma increases throughput in many industrial processes, while
at the same time saving costs for solvents or chemical primers. We have successfully
integrated our plasma products into the following application fields:
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Practically all technical material classes can be efficiently processed under atmospheric
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Since the plasma treatment is always just one part of the entire process, it is important to
know the overall influences on the surface properties in order to achieve an optimal
result.
Typical influencing factors could be:
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Treatment examples can be requested directly from Relyon Plasma GmbH.
Additional information on applications, as well as publications, can be found on the
website www.relyon-plasma.com.
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Cleaning of metal, glass and plastics
Surface activation and surface functionalisation for optimised wettability
Plasma-assisted laminating process
Plasma-assisted adhesive bonded joints
Plugging and sealing
Plasma induced reduction of metal surfaces
Chemical-free bleaching of textiles
Plasma sterilisation of fabric
Handling of food products for quality and shelf life
Sterilisation of thermally-unstable plastics
Air purification, odour and germ reduction
Multi-component injection moulding
Metals, metal alloys
Plastics and composite materials
Glass, ceramics, inorganic composites, natural stone
Real leather, imitation leather
Natural fibres, wood, paper
Plasma process: Distance to the substrate, speed, nozzle geometry
Substrate/ workpiece: Material composition, contamination, electrical
conductivity, thermal conductivity, moisture content
Workpiece treatment: Contamination before or after the plasma process, the
time duration between the plasma process and the follow-up process
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