New York June, 3, 2008

APPLICATIONS IN MODERN MANUFACTURING

• PRINTING• BONDING• GLUING• COATING• CLEANING

AcXys SOLUTIONS

PRINTING LABELS

• Plasma activates the label improving printing quality

Ink droplets spread and adhere strongly to the label after drying

TUBINGPlasma activates the outer surface of the plastic

pipe before printing

Plasma increases surface energy

BONDING / GLUING

• The highly reactive stream of chemical species generated in the plasma has 2 actions:– Surface energy is increased– Surface oxidation makes strong

chemical bonds• Parts assembly is exceptionally

strong

FAILURE ANALYSIS• Lap shear test reveals failure

mechanisms (i.e. ASTM D1002)

Adhesive failure Cohesive failure

GLUE 1. Sample preparation

NO PREPARATION PLASMA TREATMENT

1200 psi

70 psi

BOND PROPERTIES

• Plasma surface treatment produces bonds often stronger than other methods using solvents and abrasives.

• The adhesive specifications define the bond strength.

COATINGS• AcXys plasma sources can be used

for the deposition of coatings materials

• For example, high speed deposition of glassy films over polymers is feasible

CLEANING

• Plasma treatment creates ultra-clean surfaces

• Plasma cleaning removes what solvents leave on a material’s surface

• Plasma cleaning can kill bacteria

ADVANTAGES• Atmospheric plasma Technology is

fast, safe, effective and environmentally friendly.

• Use eliminates the need for hazardous solvents

• Increased production yields• Control quality issues• Adopt In-Line processing

NORTH AMERICA• Sales, Service and Technical Support

are offered through Innolab.• Contact us at:

www.acxys.comwww.innolabsite.com