RotoTEC-X
Plastic products treated with Corona Treatment
RotoTEC-X
Plastic products treated with Corona Treatment
RotoTEC-X product description
Tantec RotoTEC-X is used for in-line treatment of injection molded parts prior to coating, printing, gluing, painting, etc. Often the RotoTEC-X is also used simply for optimizing adhesion properties of a given substrate.
The RotoTEC-X ensures a very uniform treatment process and offers the user full process control of all parameters.
The RotoTEC-X corona treater offers a cost-effective method for optimizing the adhesion properties of printing inks, coatings, glue, and paint on any surface made of polymer material including the commonly used polypropylene and polyethylene. RotoTEC-X can thus be used for treating plastic materials and plastic products.
This universal system developed by Tantec operates with patented rotating electrode elements resulting in complete and uniform treatment of parts. These self-contained units can be installed within existing production lines or used as an off-line treating process.
The system includes a high- frequency generator, high-voltage transformer, rotary electrodes, ozone filter, and customized stand-alone or bench-top treating station. Both standard and customized RotoTEC-X stations are available for both single and dual-sided treatment.
Standard RotoTEC-X
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 RotoTEC-X
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.
Cases
RotoTEC-X technical specifications
| FEATURES: | |
| Non-contact treatment | No need for electrodes to touch the part surface. |
| Treatment of parts | Various designs available depending upon part geometry. |
| Fully guarded treating station | Complete unit with all necessary safety precautions observed. |
| Touch panel | All parameters are displayed on the touch panel and are easily adjusted. |
| Uniform treatment levels | Rotating electrodes ensure a uniform treatment. |
| No need to change electrode height or set-up | Flexible design for multiple part treatment – no need to make adjustments. |
| Line speed up to 15 m/min | Keeps pace with existing production lines. |
| Patented design | RotoTEC-X electrode design offers optimized uniformity at treatment. |
| Technical Specifications | RotoTEC-X Corona treater |
| Mains voltage and frequency | 230 VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Output voltage/plasma power | Max. 400 Vp/Max. 2000 Watt |
| Power supply | HV-X plasma generator series |
| Line speeds | 0.5-15 m/min |
| Treatment sizes | Up to 100 mm high and 2000 mm wide |
| Treatment area | Single or dual sided treatment |
| Treatable plastic materials | PP, PE, PEEK, ABS, PC, PS and others (non-conductive only) |
| Transport system | Flat belt conveyor and o-ring belts |
| Control and connectivity | Complete touch panel. (Standard – Proface) |
| Regulation compliance | CE – RoHs – WEE |
FAQ
What is RotoTEC-X used for?
| RotoTEC-X is used for in-line corona treatment of plastic parts before coating, printing, gluing or painting. It improves surface energy so the following process can bond more reliably. |
How does RotoTEC-X treat plastic parts?
| RotoTEC-X uses non-contact corona treatment with rotating electrode elements. The rotating movement helps distribute the treatment evenly across the selected surface area. |
Which plastic materials can be treated with RotoTEC-X?
| RotoTEC-X can treat non-conductive plastic materials such as PP, PE, PEEK, ABS, PC and PS. The brochure also highlights polypropylene, polyethylene and medical PS as common examples. |
Is RotoTEC-X suitable for inline production?
| Yes. RotoTEC-X can be installed in existing production lines or used as an offline treating process. Line speeds from 0.5 to 15 m/min are available depending on the application. |
Can RotoTEC-X treat one or both sides of a product?
| Yes. RotoTEC-X stations are available for both single-sided and dual-sided treatment. This gives flexibility when one surface or both surfaces must be prepared for the next process. |
Why are rotating electrodes important?
| The rotating electrodes help create a complete and uniform treatment pattern. This is especially useful for plastic parts where stable adhesion depends on even surface activation. |
Does RotoTEC-X touch the product surface?
| No. RotoTEC-X is a non-contact treatment process, so the electrodes do not need to touch the part surface. This is useful when the surface should be activated without mechanical contact. |
How does RotoTEC-X improve adhesion?
| RotoTEC-X activates the plastic surface with corona treatment, creating better conditions for reliable adhesion and improved surface wettability. |
How does RotoTEC-X ensure uniform treatment?
| RotoTEC-X uses rotating electrode elements to provide complete and uniform surface treatment of the part. |
Can RotoTEC-X be customized to specific plastic parts?
| RotoTEC-X is a customized solution, tailored to match your part geometry, treatment area, line speed and production requirements. |