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 | Plasma replaces chemical precleaning for aluminium coil By means of a process unique anywhere in the world Openair® atmospheric-pressure plasma technology has succeeded in a Swiss coil coating production plant in replacing all chemical precleaning processes. The process is employed for aluminium strip material in facade cladding construction. The German technical journal MO (Metalloberfläche) carries a report in its 12/2008 issue on this startling new process. |
 | Pioneering corrosion protection by new plasma technology Whether the aim is to provide protection against corrosion or to facilitate cleaning of a surface, the PlasmaPlus® technology newly developed by Plasmatreat offers an abundance of different layers for selective coating. AIT Aluminium International Today reports in its December 2008 issue on the pioneering corrosion protection. |
 | Plasma coating integrated into the process An automotive subcontractor was faced with the challenge of retrofitting an anticorrosive treatment for an aluminium part into an existing process chain. Nanopretreatment for pressure diecast housings - Plasma coating integrated into the process |
 | In-line plasma treatment of plastics New requirements demand new solutions. The cleaning and activation of material surfaces by means of atmospheric plasma is considered a technology of the future. GAK, a German expert journal for the polymer industry reports in its issue 11/2008 about the manifold applications of Openair® plasma in the plastics industry. |
 | Aluminium: Selective cleaning and coating using atmospheric-pressure plasma Whether the matter in hand is routine production or the development of new processes and products, the surfaces of the materials used often need to be pre-treated to give them additional properties making them suitable for further fields of application. The international Swiss magazine COATING reports in its issue 09/2008 on how the Openair Plasma® and PlasmaPlus® processes allow the incorporation of new surface properties and the optimisation of existing aluminium manufacturing processes. Selective cleaning and coating using atmospheric-pressure plasma |
 | Structural adhesive bonding: Openair® plasma in use at Schmitz Cargobull In order to obtain extreme adhesion, particularly good leak-proofing and improved environmental conservation in production at Europe’s leading manufacturer of lorry trailers, gigantic refrigerated container structures were pretreated with atmospheric-pressure plasma prior to adhesive bonding. In its four-page title story the 9/2008 issue of ADHÄSION reports on the background events. |
 | Crystal clear optics – Plasma treatment of display windows Brilliant, scratch-resistant surfaces on high-grade plastic display windows can only be produced by costly coating processes after injection moulding. The technical journal JOT (Journal für Oberflächentechnik; Journal for Surface Technology) reports in its September issue how pretreatment with atmospheric-pressure plasma greatly improves their adhesive bonding properties and painted appearance. Crystal clear optics – Microfine precleaning with atmospheric-pressure plasma |
 | Plasma for the perfect finish Looks are everything when it comes to selling cars. If a brand is to score it needs to look good and this means that pretreatment prior to the final surface coating is essential. |
 | It also works to conserve the environment By means of a process unique anywhere in the world Openair® atmospheric-pressure plasma technology has made the breakthrough of displacing any use of chemicals in the precleaning process for aluminium coil and in this way has performed an exemplary service to the environment. In its August 2008 issue the German technical journal BLECH (Sheet Metal) presents a four-page report on this sensational application. |
 | Corrosion: PlasmaPlus® Technology in Use at TRW Whether the aim is to provide protection against corrosion or to
facilitate cleaning of a surface, the PlasmaPlus technology newly
developed by Plasmatreat in collaboration with the Fraunhofer IFAM,
offers an abundance of differently functionalised layers for selective
coating. IST (International Surface Technology) reports about the
inline use of the new plasma technique at TRW. |
 | Plasma without problems: Modern Plastics Worldwide in talks with Plasmatreat CEO In the June 2008 issue of America’s most widely spread plastic magazine MPW (Modern Plastics Worldwide) the editor-in-chief Matthew Defosse reports on his visit to Plasmatreat Headquarters, Germany and on his talks with CEO Christian Buske. Plasma without problems: next stop might be barrier treatment |
 | Secure joints: In-line plasma treatment of hybrid components in medical technology For many companies it is a great challenge to manufacture leak-tight
joints in hybrid components. Specifically in medical technology
requirements are particularly high. The journal MedPLAST 2008 reports
how by using Openair® plasma new and efficient production concepts are
being devised for components in medical technology.
Secure joints: Atmospheric-pressure plasma in medical technology |
 | PLASMA POLYMERISATION UNDER NORMAL PRESSURE The new PlasmaPlus® process from Plasmatreat provides for the first time the possibility of in-line plasma polymerisation under normal pressure instead of in vacuum. The technique affords an abundance of differently functionalised layers for the selective coating of material surfaces. With reference to the example of the surface treatment of aluminium the technical journal BBR (Bänder, Bleche, Rohre = Strips, Sheets, Pipes) carries a report in its 5/2008 issue about the sensational new plasma technology. Plasma polymerisation under normal pressure instead of in vacuum |
 | The Promise Of Plasma – FORD testing the Openair® Technology Work at Ford Motor Co.’s Research and Innovation Center (RIC) in Dearborn, MI, USA has shown that Openair® Plasma pretreatment offers an attractive way to reduce the environmental impact of the paint operation while improving a plant’s bottom line. America’s distinguished magazine FTM (Finishing Today Magazine) describes in its 5/2008 issue how researchers have tested the innovative technology. |
 | Bonding processes: Optimization by means of atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment Applications for Openair® Plasma are almost unlimited. On the basis of the different applications in bonding processes the journal WERKSTOFFE reports in its 5/2008 issue on the great versatility of this plasma technology. Optimization of bonding processes by means of atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment |
 | Aircraft painting: Efficient and environmentally friendly pretreatment of fibre-composite materials Pretreatment of the aluminium surfaces of aircraft bodies is the first step in a hitherto costly coating process. The possibilities Plasmatreat offers the aircraft industry to make the pretreatment process much simpler and more environmentally friendly are reported in the German technical journal “besser lackieren” (“better coating”) in its issue No. 9 of 16 May 2008. |
 | Innovative plasma technology resolves problems in package manufacturing Hosted by André Schlenk of Resin Processing Solutions, and addressed by Christian Buske of Plasmatreat in Germany, a recent seminar held in Hout Bay, South Africa explored the uses of Plasmatreat’s Openair atmospheric-pressure plasma technology. Innovative plasma technology resolves problems in package manufacturing |
 | Cleaning and activation combined in one pass A perfect finish requires particularly good pretreatment prior to painting. How to achieve the optimum conditions by treating the surfaces with Openair® plasma is the subject of a report in the German technical journal BESSER LACKIEREN (Better Painting) in its issue No. 3 of 15 February 2008. |
 | Plasma beam cleans and activates covering and sealing surfaces Whether the focus is on highly sensitive sensors and control elements, scratch-resistant displays or high-grade alarm systems, in order for paints, inks, adhesives or sealing compounds to adhere in optimum fashion in the electronics industry surfaces are pretreated with Openair® plasma. The German technical journal ELEKTRONIK-PRAXIS reports on this in February in its 4/2008 issue and on its internet page. Plasma beam cleans and activates covering and sealing surfaces |
 | Clean affair – Large-area application in LNG tankers Unique anywhere in the world is the large-area application of atmospheric-pressure plasma developed by Plasmatreat to obtain 100 % insulation in the interior of the largest liquefied natural gas tankers in the world. The German technical journal PLASTVERARBEITER carries a report on this in its January 2008 issue. |
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