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 outstanding strength, crystal-clear transparency, robust chemical resistance, and excellent barrier properties, PET foils are indispensable across diverse industries. Their inherent versatility, coupled with their eco-friendly recyclability, makes them an ideal choice for a plethora of everyday and specialized applications.
Applications of PET Foils in Printing
Explore a detailed breakdown of PET foils' applications, showcasing numerous scenarios where printing is a critical component:
1. Packaging
- Food Packaging: Perfect for creating snack bags, wrappers, and metallized films that ensure a superior barrier against moisture, oxygen, and aroma, preserving freshness and quality.
- Pharmaceuticals: Essential for manufacturing blister packs and sterile packaging, providing unmatched protection against moisture and contamination.
2. Electronics
- Insulation Films: Act as crucial protective layers in electrical cables, capacitors with dielectric films, and adaptable flexible printed circuits.
3. Printing & Labels
- Durable Labels: Widely used in product labels, electronic devices, and machinery, thanks to their high tear resistance and reliability.
- Lamination Films: Ideal for application on important documents, ID cards, and credit cards to ensure longevity and durability.
- Graphic Arts: Perfect for producing vibrant banners, decals, and holograms, capitalizing on PET's excellent printability and durability.
4. Automotive
- Protective Films: Utilized for paint protection and as decorative interior foils, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and durability.
5. Medical
- Sterile Packaging: Guarantees the safety and longevity of crucial medical devices, maintaining sterility and integrity.
6. Industrial
- Release Liners: Serve as vital carriers for adhesives and composites, ensuring smooth application and removal.
7. Textiles
- Laminated Fabrics: Facilitate the creation of waterproof and weather-resistant materials, perfect for rugged outdoor gear.
8. Specialty Applications
- 3D Printing: Utilized as substrates or support materials, pushing the boundaries of innovation in 3D printing.
- Arts & Crafts: Ideal for stencils and transparent overlays, offering versatility and creativity for artists and craftsmen.
The Challenge of Printing on PET Foils
Printing on PET foils presents unique challenges due to their inherent low surface energy. To achieve optimal printing quality, embrace a plasma surface treatment approach, finely tuned to elevate ink adhesion and ensure print longevity.
1. Plasma Type and Gas Selection
Oxygen Plasma
- Efficiently introduces polar functional groups (-OH, -COOH), significantly boosting surface energy and improving the surface's wettability, particularly for water-based and solvent-based inks.
- Improves wettability, especially for water-based and solvent-based inks.
Nitrogen or Argon Plasma
- Expertly enhances cross-linking or provides gentle etching for mechanical interlocking, especially advantageous for UV-curable inks.
- Particularly useful for UV-curable inks.
Mixed Gases (e.g., O + Ar)
- Innovatively combines chemical activation with physical etching, tailoring surface roughness to optimize ink anchoring and adhesion.
- Tailors surface roughness to optimize ink anchoring.
2. Key Parameters Optimization
- Power: Low power for atmospheric plasma applications ensures efficiency; high power settings suit vacuum systems for enhanced treatment.
- Treatment Time: Shorter treatment times for atmospheric systems maintain processing speed without compromising quality.
- Pressure:
- Experience the power of precision with Vacuum Plasma, offering a controlled environment between 0.1-1 mbar. This ensures unparalleled uniform treatment, optimizing your operations for the most demanding requirements.
- Atmospheric Plasma operates efficiently at ambient pressure, seamlessly integrating into inline processing workflows. This cutting-edge technology is designed for industrial reliability and performance.
- Distance: Fine-tune the distance according to the plasma source and PET material specifics, ensuring optimal uniformity and precise heat management for perfect results every time.
3. Equipment Considerations
Atmospheric Plasma
- Unleash the potential for high-speed roll-to-roll printing, perfect for dynamic applications such as packaging and labels, where efficiency and quality converge.
Low-Pressure Plasma
- Ideal for applications requiring exact precision, such as in electronics or medical packaging, where accuracy and reliability are non-negotiable.
Plasma Jet Arrays
- Guarantee consistent results with our Plasma Jet Arrays, ensuring uniform treatment across expansive formats like wide-format PET foils.
4. Surface Activation
Chemical Modification
- Transforms surfaces by adding polar groups, significantly increasing surface energy. Achieve target contact angles below 40° for superior adhesion.
- Boost your process with enhanced ink wetting and adhesion, transforming your outcomes with superior quality and reliability.
Physical Etching
- Introduce nano-scale roughness ranging from 10-50 nm Ra, enhancing mechanical ink bonding for robust and durable results.
Cleaning
- Eliminate oils, additives, or dust efficiently, enhancing adhesion and ensuring surfaces are perfectly prepared for further processing.
5. Post-Treatment Handling
- Immediate Printing: To prevent hydrophobic recovery, ensure printing occurs within 15-60 minutes post-treatment, maintaining optimal surface characteristics.
- Storage: For printing delays, store your materials in dry, inert environments such as a nitrogen atmosphere to preserve quality and readiness.
- Primers: Elevate your durability with adhesion promoters like silanes, ensuring long-term resilience and performance.
6. Characterization and Validation
- Contact Angle Measurement: Strive for a water contact angle of less than 40° to confirm your surface is hydrophilic, providing a benchmark of quality and consistency.
- Ink Adhesion Tests:
- Validate peel resistance with the Tape Test (ASTM D3359), ensuring your processes meet stringent quality standards.
- Enhance durability with abrasion resistance tests, such as the Sutherland Rub Tester, validating performance under stress.
- Surface Analysis:
- Confirm the presence of oxygen-functional groups with XPS/FTIR for robust verification.
- Utilize AFM to measure surface roughness, targeting Ra between 10-50 nm for precision and control.
7. Industrial Implementation Tips
- Uniformity: Achieve uniformity with rotating electrodes or multi-jet arrays, essential for roll-to-roll system applications.
- Ink Compatibility:
- Ensure seamless integration with water-based inks on hydrophilic surfaces, optimizing ink performance.
- For solvent/UV inks, moderate roughness is critical to enhance anchoring, ensuring robust adhesion.
- Pre-Treatment Cleaning: Promote optimal surface readiness using ionized air or mild solvents like isopropyl alcohol to effectively remove dust and static.
8. Troubleshooting Common Issues
Poor Ink Adhesion
- Enhance results by increasing plasma power/time, ensuring reliable adhesion.
- For better results, consider switching to oxygen plasma, enhancing surface activation.
- Inspect for surface contamination to ensure the highest quality adhesion.
Over-Treatment
- Maintain quality by reducing plasma power/time if PET shows signs of brittleness or discoloration.
Ink Spreading Issues
- Fine-tune surface energy to match ink viscosity and flow behavior, optimizing performance and results.
Imagine transforming your production line with the power of precision plasma surface treatment! By meticulously fine-tuning these parameters and seamlessly integrating them, the PL-5050 Clean Machine ensures a dramatic enhancement in ink adhesion and print longevity on PET foils. Experience the brilliance of vibrant, enduring prints while maintaining peak production efficiency like never before.
Embark on a transformative partnership with Keylink Technology, where innovation meets excellence.
At the forefront of cutting-edge technology, Keylink Technology excels in crafting state-of-the-art atmospheric and low-temperature plasma systems. We provide both standard and bespoke solutions meticulously tailored to meet your specific PET printing requirements. Reach out to us and discover how our expert surface treatment solutions can revolutionize your print quality. Test your materials with us and elevate your printing standards to unparalleled heights.
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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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