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title: How long can treated parts (activation) be stored before further processing?
description: The storage time of the components depends on the activation time and the material and varies between a few  minutes and several months.
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# [How long can treated parts (activation) be stored before further processing?](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-knowledgebase/how-long-can-treated-parts-activation-be-stored-before-further-processing)

 Written by [George Osenga](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-knowledgebase/author/george-osenga) | Aug 17, 2021 7:18:41 PM

The storage time of the [plasma activated](https://www.thierry-corp.com/plasma-activation?hsLang=en) components depends on the  **activation time**  and the  **material**** ** and varies between a few  **minutes**  and several  **months** . Therefore, it is often necessary to carry out tests on site.

Metals, ceramics, glass and elastomers: approx. 1 hour

Plastics (except elastomers): several days, weeks, months

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