Plasma Coating & Finishing
APJeT's Plasma Coating Systems
Plasma Systems for Curing Functional Coatings and Finishes
APJeT’s Plasma Coating Systems are an environmentally-friendly replacement for conventional heat-cured coating systems. Unlike thermal oven curing, APJeT’s Plasma Systems coat and cure proprietary, water-free GreenFIX™ chemical formulations at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.
These proprietary GreenFIX™ chemical formulations provide value-added functional properties including: water repellency, antimicrobial, flame resistance, release, oil repellency, alcohol repellency, and moisture management/wicking.
APJeT’s Plasma Coating Systems are compatible with web goods and can be operated in a continuous production process or offline. They can be constructed in a variety of widths and designed to match the required line speeds of an existing process. They include a chemical applicator (spray, roll coater, or inkjet printer) for applying the GreenFIX™ chemistry and a plasma electrode to cure the chemistry.
Engineered to cause targeted chemical reactions, APJeT’s plasma cures coatings without altering the bulk strength and other desirable properties of the web. APJeT’s Plasma Coating Systems provide customers with a reliable and sustainable solution for applying high-performance finishes to roll goods, including woven and nonwoven fabrics, nanofibers, film, paper, filter media and various other substrates.
DriStream™ InkjeT Printed Coatings
APJeT’s unique DriStream™ technology allows for all APJeT’s proprietary GreenFIX™ chemical formulations to be digitally printed into patterns of varying concentration or shape.
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APCure™ XL Coating Systems
Plasma Systems for Curing Functional Coatings and Finishes –wide-width web and roll good
Benefits
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- Reduced Carbon – 90% less energy required than conventional oven curing
- Sensitive Materials – No melting or water damage to sensitive / delicate substrates
- Small Physical Footprint – 85% smaller footprint than conventional ovens
- Heavily Patent-protected – We meet or beat the competition
- Wide-widths – Treats webs of 3 meters or more
- Novel driSTREAM Patterning – Compatible with inkjet printing
Our roll-to-roll coating systems offer an attractive replacement for traditional heat-based oven curing or for vacuum (batch) plasma processes. In addition to a much smaller footprint, our systems are cost-effective, versatile, and environmentally sustainable. APJeT’s systems can be utilized in a variety of industries and applications.
APCure™ Narrow Plasma System
Plasma Systems for Curing Functional Coatings and Finishes -narrow width web and roll goods
“The pilot size plasma system lets us dial-in the exact parameters we need and run all qualification tests without wasting hundreds of yards of fabric.”
APJeT’s plasma coating technology comes in a pilot-scale form. The 18″ wide reel-to-reel system runs at commercial speeds and comes equipped with the same plasma curing technology and various chemical applicators as the APCure™ XL.
APCure™ Lab Plasma System
Plasma Systems for Curing Functional Coatings and Finishes -lab development systems
“The perfect size for our R&D trials -small sample sizes and only needs a few milliliters of chemistry. “
Plasma is a cutting edge technology for curing coatings. The APCure™ Lab scale coating and curing system fits easily into small laboratories and allows for easy R&D development of new chemical formulations or new applications.
Custom Coating Systems
Plasma Systems for Curing Functional Coatings and Finishes -specialty systems
“Removing heat from the curing process allowed us to use a completely new material and opened our product up to a whole new market.”
APJeT provides customized solutions to coating and curing needs. This includes engineering unique plasma electrodes for three dimensional and other niche products as well as custom formulating chemical blends to target new performance coating characteristics.
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Coating & Finishing Chemistry Types
Functional Coatings and Finishes Curable by Plasma Systems
APJeT®’s proprietary GreenFIX™ chemical formulations include: water and oil repellent, anti-microbial, flame resistant, wicking, and release. For a full listing of our available finishes or to talk with us about a custom finish, contact us today.
Plasma Coating & Curing
APJeT®’s plasma finishing involves a reaction between the plasma, a substrate, and a chemical to create a coating or finish on the surface of the substrate. Each APJeT® finish is achieved with a proprietary blend of chemistry tailored to achieve the desired performance on the substrate.
First, the chemistry is applied to the surface of the substrate using a chemical applicator, such as a roll coater, sprayer, or digital printer (DriStream™). No wastewater is produced during this chemical application process.
Next, the substrate enters the plasma region where the chemistry is cured to the substrate without any heat or elevated temperatures. Due to the elimination of heat and water, the APJeT® process provides both a cost savings and environmental benefit.
APJeT®’s proprietary GreenFIX™ chemical formulations include: durable water repellent, anti-microbial, wicking, fire resistance, release, and more.
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Applications and Industries
Applications and Industries Benefiting from Plasma Coating Systems
