Plasma Treaters

PlasmaLINE

PlasmaTEC-X

ProfileTEC

RotoVAC

SpinTEC

SpinTEC30

VacuTEC

VacuTEC 2020

VacuTEC 5050

VacuTEC 8080

VacuTEC 100100

VacuTEC+ COAD

VacuLINE

OzoneTEC

ZeroNOxTEC

Corona Treaters

BottleTEC

CableTEC

FoamTEC

HV-X series

LabelTEC

LabTEC-X

NeedleTEC

PipeTEC

RotoTEC-X

SheetTEC

SpotTEC

SyrinTEC

Quality Monitoring

LeakTEC

MonTEC

Dyne Test

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LeakTEC – Non-Destructive Micro-Leak Detection

LeakTEC provides automated, non-destructive testing of non-conductive single-layer products. It detects pinholes below 3 microns, delivers pass/fail signals and supports full process control and traceability every cycle.

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MonTEC – Real-Time Treatment Monitoring

MonTEC monitors discharge performance from each electrode in Tantec corona and plasma systems. It provides real-time treatment data, full traceability and easy transfer to a main PLC or data-logging device in production.

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Dyne Test – Fast Surface Energy Measurement

Tantec DyneTEC test inks provide a quick process for measuring surface energy and wettability. The result helps verify whether a material is ready for reliable printing, coating, gluing or bonding for consistent results.

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PlasmaLINE – Inline Vacuum Plasma Treatment

PlasmaLINE is a customized inline vacuum plasma system for medical devices. It delivers fast, uniform and repeatable surface treatment in 10–30 seconds, improving adhesion, biocompatibility and final product performance.

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PlasmaTEC-X – Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

PlasmaTEC-X is a compact atmospheric plasma system for fast, uniform surface treatment. It integrates easily into production lines or robot cells and improves adhesion for gluing, printing, coating and painting in-line.

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ProfileTEC – Plasma Treatment of EPDM Profiles

ProfileTEC provides plasma treatment of automotive EPDM profiles before flocking or slip-coating. Customized with one or more treatment heads, it improves adhesion at line speeds of up to 40 m/min for better output.

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RotoVAC – Vacuum Plasma Treatment in a Drum

RotoVAC treats small injection-moulded parts in a rotating drum inside a vacuum chamber. Rotation exposes the entire surface of every part, delivering consistent plasma treatment without jigs or complex handling systems.

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SpinTEC – Rotary Atmospheric Plasma Treatment

SpinTEC uses two rotating PlasmaTEC-X nozzles for uniform atmospheric plasma treatment with minimal heat impact. Treatment width can be customized from 40–150 mm, with speeds of up to 10 m/min for reliable inline output.

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SpinTEC30 – Compact Rotary Plasma Treatment

SpinTEC30 is a compact, lightweight rotary plasma system with a 30 mm treatment width. Its belt-free direct motor delivers adjustable speeds from 70–2800 rpm and working speeds of approximately 25 m/min with less upkeep.

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VacuTEC – Fast and Uniform Vacuum Plasma

VacuTEC provides uniform vacuum plasma treatment of injection-moulded parts. Available with one or more trays, it improves adhesion before coating, gluing, painting and printing, with cycle times of 2–120 seconds.

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VacuTEC 2020 – Compact Vacuum Plasma Treater

VacuTEC 2020 is a compact vacuum plasma treater with a 200 x 200 mm tray. It delivers uniform treatment of injection-moulded parts and improves adhesion before coating, gluing, painting or printing with repeatable results.

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VacuTEC 5050 – Versatile Vacuum Plasma Treater

VacuTEC 5050 provides fast and uniform vacuum plasma treatment of injection-moulded parts. Its two shelves offer an effective treatment area of 500 x 500 mm, with standard and customized systems available on request.

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VacuTEC 8080 – Large Vacuum Plasma Treater

VacuTEC 8080 features an 800 × 800 mm treatment area and delivers fast, uniform vacuum plasma treatment. Standard or customized configurations improve adhesion before coating, gluing, painting and printing.

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VacuTEC 100100 – Large-Capacity Vacuum Plasma

VacuTEC 100100 features a 1000 × 1000 mm treatment area for uniform vacuum plasma treatment. Telescopic shelves simplify loading, while customized configurations adapt the system to your process.

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VacuTEC+ COAD – Precision Plasma Coating

VacuTEC+ COAD combines vacuum plasma cleaning with precursor activation to create an ultra-thin reactive layer. It delivers strong, stable adhesion on challenging materials without solvents, chemicals or primer at scale.

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VacuLINE – Automated Inline Vacuum Plasma

VacuLINE is a customized vacuum plasma system for fully automated inline production. It delivers fast, uniform and repeatable treatment of injection-moulded parts before coating, gluing, painting or printing every cycle.

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OzoneTEC – Internal Treatment of Hollow Parts

OzoneTEC treats the inside of hollow rotomoulded parts such as coolers, boats and jacket pipes. Ozone activates the inner surface before PUR foam injection, improving lasting adhesion, insulation and structural strength.

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ZeroNOxTEC – Plasma Treatment with Less NOx

ZeroNOxTEC reduces NOx emissions from atmospheric plasma treatment by up to 99%. The plug-and-play system improves treatment width and efficiency, reduces ventilation demand and can extend treatment shelf life over time.

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BottleTEC – 360° Surface Treatment of Bottles

BottleTEC provides complete, uniform corona treatment of plastic bottles and cylindrical containers. It improves adhesion of labels, inks and coatings and integrates into high-speed production lines in your process.

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CableTEC – 360° Corona Treatment of Cables

CableTEC provides high-speed corona treatment of cable insulation made from PE, PP, PTFE and other polymers. The inline system improves adhesion of printing inks and coatings at speeds up to 600 m/min.

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FoamTEC – Corona Treatment of Foam and Board

FoamTEC delivers uniform corona treatment of foam and boards up to 50 mm thick. Available for single- or dual-sided treatment.

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HV-X Series – Advanced Plasma Power Generators

The HV-X series powers corona and plasma surface treatment systems with outputs of 200, 1000 or 2000 W and 2–80 kV. It supports PLCs, RTU Modbus and bus connectivity for flexible integration into modern production lines.

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LabelTEC – Corona Treatment of Narrow Web

LabelTEC treats conductive and non-conductive narrow webs to improve adhesion of inks, glues and coatings. It provides single- or dual-sided corona treatment across widths of 100–500 mm at line speeds of up to 150 m/min.

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LabTEC-X – Corona Treatment for Laboratories

LabTEC-X is a manual bench-top corona system for R&D, testing and proof-of-concept work. It treats small three-dimensional polymer parts and films, providing precise control in laboratory settings for reliable daily use.

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NeedleTEC – Corona Treatment of Needle Hubs

NeedleTEC delivers inline corona treatment of plastic needle hubs to improve bonding and prevent leakage. It reaches recessed areas, supports high-speed assembly lines and can include electrode surveillance as an option.

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PipeTEC – Internal Corona Treatment of Pipes

PipeTEC treats and cleans the entire inner surface of jacket pipes before PUR foam insulation. Integrated into extrusion lines, it improves adhesion, prevents air pockets and supports reliable pipe performance over time.

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RotoTEC-X – Corona Treatment of 3D Parts

RotoTEC-X provides complete and uniform inline corona treatment of three-dimensional injection-moulded parts. Rotating electrodes improve adhesion before coating, printing, gluing or painting with precise output control.

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SheetTEC – Corona Treatment of Sheets and Plates

SheetTEC provides single- or double-sided corona treatment of sheets and plates from 50–2000 mm wide. It improves adhesion and can be delivered as a stand-alone unit or integrated conveyor system for flexible production.

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SpotTEC – Flexible Corona Treatment of 3D Parts

SpotTEC uses low-frequency discharge for targeted corona treatment of profiles, cables and moulded plastic parts. Its compact electrode head integrates easily into production lines without a counter electrode on demand.

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SyrinTEC – 360° Corona Treatment of Syringes

Depending on the application, SyrinTEC provides internal or external corona treatment of PP and PE syringe barrels before printing or coating, improving adhesion on the treated surface.

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How to treat and prove adhesion on medical devices

Medical device manufacturers must both improve and document adhesion before bonding, printing or coating. Plasma and corona treatment increase surface energy, while test methods such as contact angle, dyne, tape and functional tests help verify that the surface is ready for reliable adhesion.

Result:
✓ High and consistent quality
✓ Less waste
✓ More efficient production

Conclusion:
A solution that works, stable and reliable.

Surface treatment plays a crucial role in the medical device industry, particularly when it comes to enhancing adhesion properties and improving surface energy.

Understanding Plasma and Corona Treatment

Plasma treatment and corona treatment are two widely used methods for surface modification, specially used in the medical device industry. These treatments involve modifying the chemical structures on the top layer of plastic parts’ molecules, leading to improved adhesion and coating capabilities.

By breaking the tight molecular bonds of low surface energy materials, plasma and corona treatment create a receptive surface that allows for better bonding, ink adhesion, and coating application.

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Overcoming Adhesion Challenges in Medical Devices

In the medical device industry, ensuring proper adhesion is crucial for meeting FDA and other regulations and maintaining the integrity of products. Low surface energy materials like polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyethylene pose significant challenges in terms of adhesion and coating.

Plasma and corona treatment offer effective solutions to enhance surface energy, enabling proper adhesion and coating application. These treatments create peaks and valleys on the surface, facilitating ink or coating acceptance and promoting uniform treatment.

Customizable Solutions for Medical Device Surface Treatment

Tantec’s strength lies in providing tailored solutions to address specific challenges in the medical device industry. Our unique rotational corona-based process, known as RotoTEC, offers a uniform treatment across large and tall parts, making it ideal for tissue culture products, ophthalmic lenses, and more.

Additionally, our SyrinTEC system provides comprehensive treatment for syringes, including both the inside and outside surfaces. 360 degrees treatment on parts. We also specialize in treating hard-to-reach areas such as needle hubs, ensuring improved adhesion and glue wettability.

Ensuring Product Quality and Compliance

Surface treatment with plasma and corona technologies is an accepted practice in the medical device industry. Our solutions not only enhance adhesion but also meet FDA and other regulations. Tantec’s systems are designed to provide a precise and uniform treatment, ensuring that the cosmetic and structural integrity of the medical device remains intact. The improved print quality, adhesion, and coating durability contribute to the overall reliability and traceability of the product.

Tantec is a Leader in Corona and Plasma Treatment

Tantec has been a prominent player in the corona and plasma industry for several decades. With a comprehensive range of standard and customized products, Tantec caters to the specific needs of medical device manufacturers worldwide. Our vast network of agents spanning over 30 countries, ensures that we offer effective solutions tailored to individual requirements.

Surface treatment using plasma and corona technologies is a vital aspect of the medical device industry. Tantec, with its expertise and specialized solutions, stands ready to help manufacturers overcome adhesion challenges and meet FDA and other regulations. By leveraging our cutting-edge treatment systems and comprehensive testing capabilities, we ensure that medical devices maintain their structural integrity, while achieving enhanced adhesion, coating, and print quality.