Product Parameters
| PL-5050H (old big case) |
| Technical specification |
Nozzle models available |
Nozzle treatment area |
Model |
| Interface display |
Three and a half LED digital tube |
R17 Rotate nozzle 16 |
16mm |
PL-JX-022-1 |
| rated supply voltage |
AC220V ±10% |
R03 Rotate nozzle 20 |
20mm |
PL-JX-004-1 |
| Plasma output power |
1000VA |
R04 Rotate nozzle 30 |
30mm |
PL-JX-006-1 |
| Input current |
4.0-6.0A |
R21 Rotate nozzle 40 |
40mm |
PL-JX-008-1 |
| Supply frequency |
20kHz |
R05 Rotating nozzle 50 |
50mm |
PL-JX-010-1 |
| Air source requirement |
External air source (gas consumption 60L/min |
R23 Rotate nozzle 70 |
75mm |
PL-JX-014-1 |
| Air source input pressure |
≥0.6Mpa |
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| Air pressure operating range |
0.1-0.25Mpa |
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| Mode |
Signal Mode/ Encoder Mode |
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| Relative humidity |
<93% |
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| Storage temperature |
-25ºC-+55ºC |
| Cleaning height |
5-15mm |
| Treatment width |
≤75mm |
| Bracket |
Dovetail support |
| Chassis dimensions (including components) |
690(L)*280(W)*485(H)mm |
| Net weight |
26kg |
| Dimensions of the outer packing box |
795*345*540mm |
| Gross weight |
33kg |
| Detection function |
Air pressure detection, overtemperature detection, undercurrent detection |
| Fault alarm |
Undercurrent, input overcurrent, output overcurrent, abnormal air pressure |
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) foils Renowned for their robustness, clarity, chemical endurance, and exceptional barrier features, PET foils are indispensable across various sectors. Their adaptability and eco-friendly recycling attributes position them as a top choice for both routine and niche use.
Applications of PET Foils in Printing
Explore this insightful overview of PET foils' vast applications, highlighting their significance in essential printing processes:
1. Packaging
- Food Packaging: Perfect for snack pouches, wrappers, and metallized films, offering outstanding moisture, oxygen, and scent protection.
- Pharmaceuticals: Essential in creating blister packs and sterile packaging that safeguard against moisture and contamination.
2. Electronics
- Insulation Films: Crucial as protective layers in cables, capacitors (as dielectric components), and flexible printed circuits.
3. Printing & Labels
- Durable Labels: Widely used in product labeling, electronics, and machinery, celebrated for their remarkable tear resistance.
- Lamination Films: Ideal for reinforcing documents, ID cards, and credit cards.
- Graphic Arts: From banners to decals and holograms, PET's printability and durability shine through.
4. Automotive
- Protective Films: Employed for safeguarding paint and enhancing interior aesthetics with decorative foils.
5. Medical
- Sterile Packaging: Critical for ensuring the safety and prolonged usability of medical gadgets.
6. Industrial
- Release Liners: Function as carriers for adhesives and composites, ensuring smooth application.
7. Textiles
- Laminated Fabrics: Craft waterproof and weather-resistant fabrics, perfect for all outdoor adventures.
8. Specialty Applications
- 3D Printing: Serve as substrates or support materials, enhancing 3D print projects.
- Arts & Crafts: Vital for creating stencils and transparent overlays, elevating artistic endeavors.
The Challenge of Printing on PET Foils
Overcoming the challenge of PET's low surface energy in printing involves a tailored solution with plasma surface treatment. Follow this bespoke approach to boost ink adhesion and ensure print endurance:
1. Plasma Type and Gas Selection
Oxygen Plasma
- Allows the introduction of polar functional groups (-OH, -COOH) to enhance surface energy.
- Significantly improves wettability, especially advantageous for water-based and solvent-based inks.
Nitrogen or Argon Plasma
- Facilitates cross-linking or provides subtle etching, fostering mechanical interlocking.
- Particularly beneficial for UV-curable inks, ensuring a strong bond.
Mixed Gases (e.g., O + Ar)
- Merges chemical activation with physical etching for superior results.
- Adjusts surface roughness to optimize ink anchoring effectively.
2. Key Parameters Optimization
- Power: Optimal power is low for atmospheric plasma systems and high for vacuum-based setups.
- Treatment Time: Minimized duration for atmospheric systems to ensure swift processing and efficiency.
- Pressure:
- Vacuum plasma: Precisely operates between 0.1-1 mbar to ensure a consistent and uniform treatment, enhancing your process efficiency.
- Atmospheric plasma: Seamlessly operates at ambient pressure, ideal for streamlined inline processing achieving remarkable effectiveness.
- Distance: Carefully adjust in relation to the plasma source and PET material to ensure optimal uniformity and precise heat control.
3. Equipment Considerations
Atmospheric Plasma
- Perfectly suited for high-speed roll-to-roll printing applications such as packaging and labels, ensuring top-notch quality.
Low-Pressure Plasma
- Ideal for high-precision treatments, especially in delicate sectors like electronics or medical packaging, ensuring superior quality.
Plasma Jet Arrays
- Ensure an impeccably uniform treatment across broader PET foil surfaces, achieving outstanding results.
4. Surface Activation
Chemical Modification
- Strategically adds polar groups to significantly increase surface energy, aiming for a target contact angle of less than 40°.
- Effectively enhances ink wetting and adhesion, ensuring vibrant and durable print quality.
Physical Etching
- Introduces finely-tuned nano-scale roughness (10-50 nm Ra) to guarantee superior mechanical ink bonding.
Cleaning
- Thoroughly removes any oils, additives, or dust that could impede adhesion, ensuring a pristine surface.
5. Post-Treatment Handling
- Immediate Printing: Ensure printing within 15-60 minutes post-treatment to prevent hydrophobic recovery and maintain surface integrity.
- Storage: Store treated materials in dry, inert environments, such as a nitrogen atmosphere, to maintain optimal surface conditions if printing is delayed.
- Primers: Implement adhesion promoters like silanes to ensure durability and longevity of adhesion over time.
6. Characterization and Validation
- Contact Angle Measurement: Strive for a contact angle of less than 40° with water to validate hydrophilicity and surface readiness.
- Ink Adhesion Tests:
- Conduct the Tape Test (ASTM D3359) to assess peel resistance, ensuring robust adhesion.
- Perform abrasion resistance tests, such as with the Sutherland Rub Tester, for confirming durability.
- Surface Analysis:
- Utilize XPS/FTIR methods for precise verification of oxygen-functional groups, ensuring proper treatment.
- Employ AFM to accurately measure roughness, targeting an Ra of 10-50 nm for optimal results.
7. Industrial Implementation Tips
- Uniformity: Leverage rotating electrodes or multi-jet arrays in roll-to-roll systems to ensure remarkable uniformity.
- Ink Compatibility:
- Optimize for water-based inks with hydrophilic surfaces for seamless application.
- Enhance solvent/UV ink anchoring with moderate surface roughness for optimal results.
- Pre-Treatment Cleaning: Utilize ionized air or mild solvents, such as isopropyl alcohol, to effectively remove dust and static.
8. Troubleshooting Common Issues
Poor Ink Adhesion
- Enhance plasma power/time for better results.
- Consider the switch to oxygen plasma for improved adhesion.
- Inspect thoroughly for any surface contamination.
Over-Treatment
- Carefully reduce plasma power/time to prevent PET brittleness or discoloration.
Ink Spreading Issues
- Enhance and optimize the surface energy precisely to align with the unique viscosity and flow behavior of your inks, ensuring impeccable results.
By carefully refining the plasma surface treatment parameters and seamlessly integrating them into your production line, you can dramatically enhance ink adhesion and print longevity on PET foils. This transformative process ensures vibrant and enduring prints, all while maintaining optimal production efficiency.
Establish a partnership with Keylink Technology to unlock superior printing potential.
Keylink Technology is a leader in the field of atmospheric and low-temperature plasma systems. We provide both standard and customized solutions specifically designed to meet your PET printing requirements. Reach out to us to test your materials and elevate your print quality with our specialized surface treatment expertise.
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FAQ
1. What is the shipping warehouse location?
Answer:Our main shipping warehouse is located in Zhejiang, China, and we ship globally via trusted logistics partners. We also accommodate customer-preferred shipping methods or carriers.
2.What is the production lead time?
Answer:Lead time varies based on order size and product type:
- For small to medium orders (e.g., 10-20 machines), the lead time is approximately 3-4 workdays.
- We expedite production to meet tight deadlines whenever possible, especially before holidays like the Spring Festival.
3.Can I customize my order (e.g., specific configurations or spare parts)?
Answer:Yes, customization is available! We can tailor machine configurations, spare parts, and accessories (e.g., nozzles or cable lengths) based on your specific requirements. Please share your customization needs during the order confirmation process.
4.What are the payment terms?
Answer:We offer flexible payment terms, including:
- Full payment before shipping
- 50% deposit upon order confirmation.
- Remaining balance before shipment.
Payments are typically made via SWIFT transfer. For long-term partners, we can explore customized payment plans based on mutual agreement.
5.What kind of after-sales support do you provide?
Answer:We offer comprehensive after-sales support, including:
- Technical Assistance: Troubleshooting via email, phone, or video calls.
- Spare Parts: Quick access to replacement parts for machines under warranty or through spare part orders.
- Documentation: User manuals, maintenance guides, and troubleshooting SOPs for all products.
- On-Site Support: For critical issues, we can dispatch technicians to your location (subject to availability and agreement).
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