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 PET foils are a cornerstone in diverse industries, celebrated for their robust strength, striking transparency, formidable chemical resistance, and exceptional barrier properties. Their unmatched versatility and inherent recyclability make them the go-to choice for a vast array of everyday essentials and specialized uses.
Applications of PET Foils in Printing
Explore the myriad of applications where PET foils shine, particularly in areas necessitating high-quality printing:
1. Packaging
- Food Packaging: Offering premier protection, these foils are integral to snack bags, wrappers, and metallized films, ensuring moisture, oxygen, and aroma barriers are intact.
- Pharmaceuticals: Essential for blister packs and sterile packaging, safeguarding contents against moisture and contamination.
2. Electronics
- Insulation Films: These films serve as vital protective layers in cables and capacitors, acting as dielectric films and enhancing flexible printed circuits.
3. Printing & Labels
- Durable Labels: Favored for product labels across electronics and machinery, renowned for their remarkable tear resistance.
- Lamination Films: Widely applied to safeguard and extend the life of documents, ID cards, and credit cards.
- Graphic Arts: Perfect for creating vibrant banners, decals, and holograms, leveraging PET's superior printability and longevity.
4. Automotive
- Protective Films: Crucial for paint protection and enhancing the appeal of decorative interior foils.
5. Medical
- Sterile Packaging: Plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and durability of medical devices.
6. Industrial
- Release Liners: Function as indispensable carriers for adhesives and composites, streamlining industrial processes.
7. Textiles
- Laminated Fabrics: Transform fabrics into waterproof and weatherproof solutions, ideal for outdoor gear.
8. Specialty Applications
- 3D Printing: Serve as foundational substrates or support materials in innovative printing applications.
- Arts & Crafts: Perfect for crafting stencils and transparent overlays, igniting creativity.
The Challenge of Printing on PET Foils
Printing on PET is a nuanced art due to its naturally low surface energy. Elevate your printing results on PET foils with plasma surface treatment - a meticulously crafted approach designed to amplify ink adhesion and ensure print resilience:
1. Plasma Type and Gas Selection
Oxygen Plasma
- Imparts polar functional groups (-OH, -COOH) to significantly elevate surface energy.
- Boosts wettability, optimally benefiting water-based and solvent-based inks.
Nitrogen or Argon Plasma
- Promotes cross-linking or offers gentle etching for mechanical interlocking.
- Exceptionally beneficial for UV-curable inks.
Mixed Gases (e.g., O + Ar)
- Merges chemical activation with physical etching for robust results.
- Customizes surface roughness to ensure optimal ink anchoring.
2. Key Parameters Optimization
- Power: Adjust to low for atmospheric plasma; elevate for vacuum systems to meet specific needs.
- Treatment TimeSpeed is essential for atmospheric systems, enabling rapid processing and efficiency.
- Pressure:
- Vacuum plasma: Maintains optimal uniformity at 0.1-1 mbar, ensuring precise treatment.
- Atmospheric plasma: Perfectly suited for inline processing at ambient pressure levels.
- Distance: Adjustments relative to the plasma source and PET materials are crucial for uniformity and effective heat management.
3. Equipment Considerations
Atmospheric Plasma
- Exceptional for high-speed roll-to-roll processes like packaging and label printing.
Low-Pressure Plasma
- Perfectly designed for precise treatments in specialized fields such as electronics or medical packaging.
Plasma Jet Arrays
- Essential for ensuring even treatment across expansive PET foil formats.
4. Surface Activation
Chemical Modification
- Induces polar groups that elevate surface energy, aiming for a contact angle below 40°.
- Significantly boosts the wetting and adhesion properties of inks.
Physical Etching
- Creates nano-scale roughness (10-50 nm Ra) that enhances mechanical bonding of inks.
Cleaning
- Efficiently eliminates oils, additives, and dust that could inhibit adhesion.
5. Post-Treatment Handling
- Immediate Printing: For optimal results, print within 15-60 minutes to prevent hydrophobicity.
- Storage: Preserve in arid, inert surroundings, such as a nitrogen atmosphere, if printing must be postponed.
- Primers: Employ adhesion promoters like silanes to ensure enduring durability.
6. Characterization and Validation
- Contact Angle Measurement: Target a contact angle of less than 40° for water to confirm hydrophilicity.
- Ink Adhesion Tests:
- Perform the Tape Test (ASTM D3359) to evaluate peel resistance.
- Conduct abrasion resistance tests, such as using the Sutherland Rub Tester.
- Surface Analysis:
- Utilize XPS/FTIR for the verification of oxygen-functional groups.
- Apply AFM to measure surface roughness, with a target of 10-50 nm Ra.
7. Industrial Implementation Tips
- Uniformity: Employ rotating electrodes or multi-jet arrays within roll-to-roll systems to ensure consistency.
- Ink Compatibility:
- Hydrophilic surfaces are ideal for water-based inks.
- Moderate roughness improves anchoring for solvent/UV inks.
- Pre-Treatment Cleaning: Utilize ionized air or gentle solvents, like isopropyl alcohol, to effectively remove dust and reduce static.
8. Troubleshooting Common Issues
Poor Ink Adhesion
- Consider increasing plasma power or extending treatment time.
- Switch to oxygen plasma for enhanced results.
- Ensure the surface is free from contaminants.
Over-Treatment
- For optimal results, carefully adjust the plasma power and treatment duration. If you notice that your PET materials are becoming brittle or starting to discolor, reducing these parameters can help maintain the material's integrity and appearance.
Discover a solution for Ink Spreading Issues
- To achieve ideal results, it's crucial to fine-tune the surface energy. This ensures compatibility with the ink's viscosity and flow characteristics, facilitating a smooth and uniform application.
Enhance your production line by precisely fine-tuning the plasma surface treatment parameters. This integration will dramatically boost ink adhesion and the durability of prints on PET foils. Consequently, you can achieve vibrant, enduring prints without sacrificing production efficiency.
Forge a Partnership with Keylink Technology
At Keylink Technology, we excel in delivering cutting-edge atmospheric and low-temperature plasma systems. Our offerings include both off-the-shelf solutions and bespoke systems tailored to meet your specific PET printing requirements. Reach out to us for material testing and elevate your print quality with our expert surface treatment solutions.
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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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