The surface energy measures how well a certain material or substrate is wetted by a liquid and is therefore a key indicator of how well paints, inks and adhesives cover and adhere to different surfaces.
Plasmatreat Test Inks are an ideal tool to determine this surface energy and thus form an integral part of your in-house quality assurance process.
Our Ethanol-based test inks, that we keep on stock here in Singapore, range from very low surface energy values of 28 mN/m (dyne) up to very high surface energy levels of 72 mN/m (dyne) which corresponds to full water wettability. They come in 10ml bottles and are available in increments of 2 mN/m (dyne).
All test ink orders are subject to a minimum order quantity of 7 bottles. The denominations of the different bottles can be freely chosen and they are packed in a practical and durable carry case. For larger orders we also offer a carry case for up to 22 bottles.
To order your Plasmatreat Test Inks, please get in touch with us via or website or phone.
For more details on the test ink method, visit this page or download our brochure.
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How to measure surface energy with test ink.
Plasmatreat constantly faces shifting demands as a result of new ideas, regulations, and standards. Customers are increasingly approaching the company with unique and innovative project requests. Consequently, the capacities of the technology and research center will now be expanded to include a class-6 cleanroom.
Plasmatreat supports digitized manufacturing with its Plasma Control Unit (PCU) and makes numerous controls, regulation, and monitoring functions available to ensure consistently high surface-treatment quality and reproducibility.
VOCs occur when solvents and solvent-containing products are used, and they are harmful to the environment. Nevertheless, manufacturing in many industries still involves pre-treating surfaces with primers, bonding agents or other chemicals that release VOCs. With its Openair-Plasma process, Plasmatreat offers an environmentally friendly alternative.
