Description
The Nimbus atmospheric plasma is dual nozzle version device localised improvement of the adhesion characteristics of a wide range of materials including polymers, metals, glass and ceramics.
It is a compact standalone instrument which delivers a continuous plume (8-10mm wide) of low temperature plasma to the surface and can easily be integrated with assembly/production lines with or without robot handling. The Cirrus operates with compressed air and does not require any special gases or other services. A rear panel sub-D connector allows start/stop triggering of the plasma via an external signal supplied by the line.
Plasma zones can be applied to different areas or overlapped to cover wider areas.
Atmospheric plasma advantages:
- Fast localised atmospheric plasma pre-treatment of parts prior to bonding
- Ultrafine atmospheric plasma cleaning
- Surface activation with atmospheric plasma
- Highest quality treatments
- Very low operation cost & easy integration with automated lines
- Localised treatments
- I/O subsystem for line integration
- Integrated gas monitoring & control
- Precise & repeatable
- Treatment of polymers, glass, ceramics, metals
- Compact benchtop or rack-mount unit
Relevant Plasma Treatments
Plasma Cleaning in the PCB Manufacturing process,
Plasma Surface Treatment of Composites,
Plasma Treatment Prior to Potting
Plasma Treatment prior to Wire Bonding
Plasma Treatment Prior to Printing/Painting
Technical Specifications |
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CONTROLLER |
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| Dimensions | W 483mm x H 177mm x L 451mm (+50mm on rear for cables) |
| Weight | ~10kg, including plasma nozzle |
PLASMA NOZZLE |
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| Connection | 2 x 3m flexible umbilical to controller rear |
| Weight | ~0.5kg |
| Dimensions | Ø 32mm x L 210mm |
| Treatment width | ~10-12mm with standard applicator “mode” nozzle |
| Gas/HV supply tube | PVC-protection conduit Ø 19mm Length: 3m Bend radius: min. 100mm |
PLASMA POWER SUPPLY |
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| Power | 2x 300W, nominal |
| Frequency | 40 kHz |
| Interface | Front panel – soft key pad |
| Control | Manual mode with plasma switch from the front panel or remote mode through SUB-D connector on the rear panel (plasma on/off).Automatic process control by plasma current and gas pressure control (on-board as standard). |
| Inputs/Outputs | Inputs (24V)Remote Interlock Plasma ON Plasma OFFOutputs (Normally Open Contacts)System Ready HV ON |
SERVICES |
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| Electrical | 90-250 VAC, 50-60Hz, 1000 VA (including pump), fused 6.3 A T / 10 A T |
| Gas connection | Dry and oil-free compressed air; 5 – 8 bar, approx. Gases 2000 l/h 6mm push-fit |
| Power cord | Suited to region |
| Compliance | CE – UKCA – ROHS – WEEE |
NOZZLE OPTIONS |
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| Finite nozzle | ~8-10mm treatment area, for narrow channels |
