VacuLINE
Vacuum Plasma Treater
VacuLINE
Vacuum Plasma Treater
VacuLINE product description
Standard and Customised Vacuum Plasma Treaters. The Tantec VacuLINE Plasma Treater is designed for the treatment of a variety of different injection molded parts. The machine is ideal for in-line production, where no operators are needed. The VacuLINE system offers very fast treatment time and optimum adhesion properties for downstream coating, gluing, painting, and printing applications.
In the treating chamber, a vacuum builds up to between 1 and 4 mbar before an electrical discharge is created through the integrated plasma electrode. Treatment cycle times are often short, between 20-180 seconds depending on the material and its formulation.
The VacuLINE plasma treater is appreciated for its simplicity of operation, reliability in production, and fast process speed. Treating gasses, such as argon and oxygen, can be applied but in most cases, this is not necessary due to the high power delivered by the plasma discharge.
VacuLINE uses the advanced Tantec power generator HV-X series as a power supply, and specially designed plasma transformers to provide voltage to the plasma electrodes.
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VacuLINE technical specifications
| Features: | |
| Easy to install and use | Connects to main power and compressed air. |
| Fast treatment times | High power impact enables treatment times from 20-180 seconds depending on materials. |
| Standard or customized chambers | Chamber size can be designed for most applications. |
| Process gas | Process gasses such as oxygen and argon can be used, but in most cases it is not necessary. |
| Process control | The entire plasma process is controlled by the HV-X generator and PLC unit. All parameters are displayed on the touch panel. (Standard – Proface). |
| Cost-efficient surface treatment | Due to the low power and no need for special treatment gasses, the unit is a very cost-efficient solution for improving surface wettability and adhesion. |
| Vacuum pressure plasma | Enables treatment of both conductive and non-conductive surfaces. |
| Works in fully automated lines | Integrates easily into robot cells or existing transportation lines. |
| Technical Specifications | VacuLINE |
| Mains voltage and frequency | 3 x 400 VAC + 0 |
| Plasma power | 0 – 6000 Watt |
| Power supply | HV-X plasma generator series |
| Compressed air inlet | 5-6 bar dry and clean |
| Process gas | Standard: air. On request: Oxygen, argon, and nitrogen |
| Vacuum pump capacity in m3/min. | 15 to 240 m3/min., depending on the size of the vacuum chamber |
| Vacuum level | 1-4 mbar |
| Evacuation time, typical | 15-60 seconds, depending on chamber size and pump capacity |
| Plasma treatment time, typical | 20-180 seconds, depending on the material |
| Control and connectivity | Complete with touch panel. (Standard – Proface) |
| Regulation compliance | CE – RoHS – WEEE |
FAQ
What is VacuLINE used for?
VacuLINE is an inline vacuum plasma treatment system for automated production.
How does VacuLINE work?
VacuLINE uses vacuum plasma treatment integrated into a line.
Which materials or components can be used with VacuLINE?
VacuLINE is suitable for industrial parts made from plastic, metal, glass, conductive and non-conductive materials that require controlled surface activation in continuous production. The final setup depends on the material, geometry and production requirements.
Can VacuLINE be integrated into production?
Yes. VacuLINE can be integrated into automated production lines. This makes it suitable for both new production concepts and upgrades of existing processes.
What production challenge does VacuLINE help solve?
VacuLINE helps solve challenges related to low surface energy, poor wetting and unreliable adhesion.
How does VacuLINE support consistent quality?
VacuLINE supports consistent quality through uniform inline treatment and high process control.
What are the key advantages of VacuLINE?
Key advantages include inline treatment, automated handling and flexible configuration. This makes VacuLINE suitable for industrial production where stable operation, control and repeatability are important.
When should you consider VacuLINE?
You should consider VacuLINE when you need fast and uniform surface treatment as part of a continuous production process.
Is VacuLINE an environmentally friendly solution?
VacuLINE 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.
Can VacuLINE be delivered as a standard or customized solution?
Tantec can provide VacuLINE as a customized solution based on your product, material, geometry, line speed and process requirements. The final configuration is selected together with you to match your production flow and surface treatment needs.





























