Surface Treatment of Metal with Plasma | sfi Solutions for Innovations

Surface treatment SUPERTREAT

Our SUPERTREAT high performance plasma system has been specially developed for industrial inline processes for the treatment of components and production equipment.

The main application is in the automotive, food and plastics sectors, with a focus on plasma cleaning, oxidation and surface activation.

What is the benefit?

Technology and principle of operation

In SUPERTREAT oxidation cleaning, a high thermal power density is created by the forced combustion of atomic oxygen. The hydrocarbon present (dirt, oil residues, or similar) is burned and transformed into water and carbon dioxide, i.e. air.

Special properties

Contamination-free treatment of the surfaces even in the upper power range.
High gap penetration capability.
Modular concept, mobile application.
No negative interference as well as coupling into the treated surfaces.
Potential-free, non-contact plasma without wear of the plasma components.
Low operating costs, low maintenance, long operating life.
No expensive and complex safety precautions necessary.

Easy automation

Our plasma generators can be completely integrated into existing production lines by means of robots or axis systems and thus offer mobile applicability directly on the product or production equipment.

Precise process control through complete digitalization and integration into Industry 4.0.

Der Plasmagenerator

Plasmaeinheit mit 3kW, bzw. 10kW Leistung

Regelbare Ausgangsleistung
Entsprechende Sicherheitseinrichtungen
Plasma- Zündvorrichtung
Plasmadüse mit Gasführung
Sicherheitsverkleidung
Roboterflansch

Ready for the future

Remote interface for update, maintenance, diagnostics and documentation.
Optional bus interfaces (Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, CANopen, VARAN).
Continuous background data recording.
Ability to calibrate all physical measurement variables.
Access control via integrated RFID card reader and
user administration.

The technology

Atmospheric plasma

Plasma is the fourth aggregate state of matter. If matter is continuously supplied with energy, a mixture is formed on the atomic or molecular level, consisting of partially charged particles.

Solid

Solid matter consists of densely packed particles. A solid retains its shape, the particles cannot move freely.

Liquid

Liquid matter consists of less tightly packed particles. It takes the shape of its container. The particles can move in a liquid, but they are packed tightly enough that the volume is maintained.

Gas

Gaseous matter consists of particles so loosely packed that it has neither a defined shape nor a defined volume. A gas can be compressed.

Plasma

The plasma we produce utilizes the potential of atmospheric nitrogen and oxygen ions, nitric oxide radicals, and free electrons for various chemical or physical processes.

SUPERTREAT produces a very highly ionized plasma.

Results you can see and feel

Surface enhancement

Highly ionized plasma can be used to drastically improve the surface of metallic workpieces. Our treatment eliminates all carbon-based foreign particles and results in a smoother surface.

The following example shows the effect of our process in direct comparison:

Fields of application

SUPERTREAT surface treatment by use of plasma allows the following operations to be carried out, which find their use in industry:

Application areas

Cleaning
Activation
Oxidation
Coating
Disinfection

Industries

Plastics and packaging industry
Wood industry
Food industry
Automotive industry
Electronics
Medical technology
Textile industry
Agriculture

Optimize your surfaces with the sfi SUPERTREAT plasma process and unleash the full potential of your workpieces!