The Strongest Bond
Corinna Little and Andrea Werkmann explain how the latest plasma pre-treatment can optimise printing by improving adhesion of inks and coating, even on challenging surfaces
Year
2020
Company
relyon plasma GmbH
Author
Corinna Little, Andrea Werkmann
Atmospheric pressure plasmas generated by electrical discharges in air or other gases have a remarkable combination of properties that enable unique surface treatment.
Such plasmas produce large quantities of very reactive but short-lived chemical species.
These can disinfect, clean, modify and functionalise a wide range of surfaces and prepare them for bonding, painting and printing.
In recent years, plasma pre-treatment has established itself as a standard process in many different sectors, from medical technology and the automotive industry to aerospace and aviation technology…………
The Strongest Bond
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