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Plasma Systems - Definition

When plasma (plasma ions) comes into contact with a material, physical and chemical reactions occur on the surface. This results in highly controllable surface modifications. Plasma systems can clean, activate, etch, R.I.E., or coat surfaces in ways not achievable by other surfacing technologies.  For this reason, Diener offers a complete range of plasma systems for every application.  Plasma systems differ by technology – low pressure and atmospheric pressure – as well as by size and design.  We offer process development, system renting services, and the service where you send us your parts to receive treatment here.  In addition to our large inventory of standard plasma systems, we also specialize in custom plasma systems built to meet any needs and requirements.

Plasma Systems - Types

  • Low-pressure plasma systems: Two and three dimensional parts are placed into a chamber which creates a vacuum and generates plasma. In addition, treatment of bulk goods, powder, semi-conductors, and rolls of material is also possible in these plasma systems. Diener offers low-pressure plasma systems in a wide range of sizes (from 1/2 gallon to 3000 gallons or bigger if needed.) Diener has the widest variety of interchangeable options available to the consumer.  All of these options are pre-made and built into your custom plasma system.

Please visit our low pressure plasma system section for more details.

  • Atmospheric plasma systems: This plasma system generates plasma within a nozzle, from which it is forced out by a stream of compressed air. The plasma beam (up to 1/2" in diameter) can be used to clean and activate surfaces prior to gluing, soldering, molding, etc. These plasma systems enable extremely precise treatment and continuous production.

    Learn more about Diener's atmospheric plasma system (Plasma Beam series) - premier product of the industry.

Besides standard stock models, Diener also offers custom-made plasma systems to help you uncover the hidden potential in your process.

Our Plasma Services:

  • free process development
  • test or rental of our Plasma Systems
  • sale and support
  • contract services

For any questions please contact us.
 
Thierry Corporation (Michigan / USA)
Phone:+1 (248) 549 8565
plasma(at)thierry-corp.com

Plasma System

Femto Plasma System
Femto Plasma System
Tetra Plasma System
Tetra Plasma System
Large Chamber Plasma System
Large Chamber Plasma System
Atmospheric Plasma Beam System
Atmospheric Plasma Beam System

Plasma Systems

Plasma systems are plasma generating devices including additional components that together are used to create a plasma for modifying substrate surfaces. In a low pressure plasma system, the plasma generating device contains a vacuum chamber, generator, electrode and controls. A vacuum pump is used to reduce the pressure within the plasma chamber. There is also usually a process gas drawn into the chamber to form the plasma, the type of gas depending on the application and substrate material. In an atmospheric plasma the plasma is blown with compressed air from a nozzle onto the substrate surface. This is done in the open atmosphere without the use of a pump or vacuum chamber. Robotics is commonly employed in atmospheric plasma to ensure a uniform treatment and/or form a desired treatment pattern on the substrate surface.

Plasma Systems - Applications

Plasma systems are used for numerous applications such as adhesion promotion, cleaning and etching. Hydrophobic and hydrophilic coatings can also be formed with plasma treatment.

Vacuum Plasma

In the Vacuum Plasma process, the pressure within the chamber is generally reduced to approximately 0.1-0.5 mbar. Next, a process gas is allowed to flow into the chamber at a very slow rate. A voltage is then applied to form the plasma. The plasma process is continued until the desired effect is achieved.

Vacuum Plasma Systems

Vacuum Plasma systems are available in a variety of sizes. Industrial large chamber plasma systems can be as large as 12,600 Liters (approximately 3,333 gallons). These systems are custom built to meet to unique challenges of large scale plasma processing. Other plasma treatment systems convey parts on a tray that doubles as the plasma chamber floor. Parts to be processed are conveyed to the plasma chamber, raised into it, treated, lowered and conveyed to the next step.