Openair-Plasma®
in the International Press

Optimum corrosion protection and long-time stable paint adhesion - the trade magazine KORROSIONSSCHUTZ AKTUELL (1/2012) publishes an article in its most recent edition about the possible fields of application for Openair® technology in aviation and aerospace engineering.

Reine Luft – Plasma im Flugzeugbau

A problem with the adhesion of liquid silicone rubber to polycarbonate would almost have resulted in failing to undertake production of an auto part. Thanks to the prompt introduction of Openair® Plasma, on-time production was once again a possibility. CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (10/2011) reports.

www.crown.co.za/chemical_technology.htm

A knight in shining (plasma-) armour

Atmospheric plasma technology has already proven itself many times as an environmentally friendly alternative to wet chemical cleaning and pre-treatment. JOT, Germany's leading magazine for surface technology, reports in a special edition.

The original publication is available at springerprofessional.de

www.jot-oberflaeche.de

Atmospheric Plasma Replaces Chemicals

Through the use of Openair® plasma, a plastic finisher managed to coat the design product of an automotive manufacturer with a high-gloss hardcoat paint in a durable and impact-resistant manner. The German plastics journal KUNSTSTOFFE (10/2011) covers the process.

www.kunststoffe.de

Mit Plasma zur Serienreife

A problem with the adhesion of LSR to PC in the injection molding process would have almost led to a breakdown in production. The German journal ADHÄSION (10/2011) reports about the successful outcome through the use of Openair® plasma.

The original publication is available at springerprofessional.de

www.adhaesion.com

Herstellung von Regen-Licht-Sensoren

In the production of instrument panels for the Audi Q5, Openair® plasma not only substitutes the conventional flaming process but also eliminates any masking before foam filling. The German plastics journal PLASTVERARBEITER (10/2011) reports on the process.

www.plastverarbeiter.de

Makelloses Ausschäumen von Instrumententafeln

The new plasma coating PT-Release displaces chemical release agents or durable coatings in injection molding and regenerates inside the mold. The US magazine MoldMaking Technology reports on this process.

www.moldmakingtechnology.com

Process Produces Anti-Adhesion Coating Directly In the Mold

Plasmatreat has developed the world's first system allowing plasma pretreatment of large lightweight-panels for subsequent flat lamination or coating processes in a continuous, inline production line. IPCM (International Paint and Coating Magazine, 9/2011) covers the process.

www.ipcm.it

A breakthrough in large light panel production

Plasmatreat’s new release coating technology PT-Release allows the solvent-free in-mold application as well as the fully automatically regeneration of the release coating inside the injection molding machine. US-TECH (7/2011) carries the report.

www.us-tech.com

Plasma Coating Technology for Injection Molding Tools

The international journal IPCM-PROTECTIVE COATINGS (6/2011) reports on the functional coating of aluminium by means of PlasmaPlus®.

www.ipcm.it

Atmospheric-pressure plasma ensures corrosion resistance