NeedleTEC
Corona treatment of needle hubs
NeedleTEC
Corona treatment of needle hubs
NeedleTEC product description
Tantec NeedleTEC is Corona treatment for plastic needle hubs. NeedleTEC is the answer to the previously mentioned problems related to bonding and leakage.
Treating the needle hub’s surface increases surface wettability and adhesion properties through electrical discharge.
Due to the Corona treatment’s ability to achieve extremely high tensile strength, it has become one of the most common methods used to treat hub surfaces.
For example, untreated hubs present tensile strengths between 18-25N, whereas Corona-treated hubs achieve tensile strengths up to 75N.
Tantec’s NeedleTEC station is an integrated Corona system designed to cope with the high speeds of high performance needle assembly lines.
NeedleTEC’s ability to treat difficult-toreach hub recesses makes this an easy-to-use system and a safe treatment solution for needle hubs.
The station’s integrated electrode system handles all common holding jigs utilized on assembling lines, including both stainless steel and plastic jigs.
To provide 100% control over the entire process, a unique computerized Electrode Surveillance System (optional) ensures that every needle hub has been exposed to the Corona treatment.
The NeedleTEC station is a compact, self-contained tabletop Corona System that includes a microprocessor-controlled generator, transformer, electrode assembly and ozone filter.
The NeedleTEC station is installed in front of the adhesive applicator station on assembly lines, and treats all standard needle hubs as well as customized hubs.
Standard NeedleTEC
This product is manufactured as a standard machine to match common
production requirements. It offers a proven configuration with defined
footprint, treatment concept and machine interface, making it easy to
integrate into industrial production.
Customized NeedleTEC
This product can be customized to fit your production. Tantec can adapt
the solution to your part geometry, process requirements and production
flow, including footprint, cycle time, chamber size, part capacity and
machine interface.
NeedleTEC technical specifications
| Advantages: |
| Fully integrates with new or existing needle assembly lines |
| Suitable for index or continuous production processes |
| Surveillance system for 100% process control |
| Extremely high tensile strength up to 75N |
| Prevents leakage |
| Flexible |
FAQ
What is NeedleTEC used for?
NeedleTEC is used for corona treatment of plastic needle hubs before adhesive bonding in needle assembly lines.
Why is surface treatment needed on needle hubs?
Plastic needle hubs can be difficult to bond reliably. Corona treatment increases surface wettability and adhesion properties, helping improve bonding strength.
How does NeedleTEC improve bonding?
NeedleTEC treats the hub surface with electrical discharge, creating better conditions for strong and reliable adhesion.
Can NeedleTEC be integrated into production?
Yes. NeedleTEC can be integrated into medical component production before bonding or assembly.
What tensile strength can NeedleTEC achieve?
Corona-treated hubs can achieve tensile strengths up to 75N, depending on the material, hub design and process setup.
Can NeedleTEC treat difficult-to-reach areas?
Yes. NeedleTEC is designed to treat difficult-to-reach hub recesses for reliable surface activation.
Can NeedleTEC be integrated into assembly lines?
Yes. NeedleTEC is designed for integration into new or existing high-speed needle assembly lines.
Does NeedleTEC support process control?
Yes. An optional Electrode Surveillance System can help ensure that every needle hub has been exposed to corona treatment.
Is NeedleTEC an environmentally friendly solution?
NeedleTEC can support a cleaner production process by reducing reliance on chemical pre-treatment, primers or rework where the application allows it. For many surface treatment applications, the process is dry, controlled and easy to integrate into existing production.




























