Henniker Plasma Treatment Solutions

Henniker Plasma Treatment

Henniker Plasma is a leading provider of advanced plasma technology, delivering a wide range of solutions for surface treatment. Their systems are used across multiple industries for applications including improved adhesion, enhanced wettability, removal of surface contaminants, and high-throughput coating processes.

What is Plasma Surface Treatment?

Plasma surface treatment is the process of modifying the surface properties of materials by exposing them to low-temperature plasma, which can be performed either in an enclosed vacuum chamber or under atmospheric conditions. This process can be categorized into four broad types:

1. Plasma Cleaning:

Removing organic contaminants from surfaces using ionized gas, ensuring pristine cleanliness.
Effective for preparing surfaces for bonding, coating, or further processing.

2. Plasma Surface Activation:

Modifying surface energy of materials, enhancing wettability and adhesion.
Crucial for improving bonding between dissimilar materials.

3. Plasma Etching:

Selectively removing material from a surface using plasma, enabling precise microfabrication.
Used for creating intricate patterns and features.

4. Plasma Coating:

Depositing thin films on surfaces, providing protective or functional layers.
Enables creation of hydrophobic, hydrophilic, or other specialized coatings.

Plasma Surface Treatment Methods:

Plasma treatment can be achieved through two primary types of systems: vacuum plasma systems, which operate in an evacuated chamber, or atmospheric systems, designed for localized treatments.

Vacuum Plasma Treatment Systems:

Operate in low-pressure (vacuum) conditions, providing precise control and uniform treatment.
Advantages
- High uniformity
- Deep cleaning and activation
- Ability to use a wider range of process gases

Henniker Vacuum Plasma Models:

1. HPT-100 FI, HPT-100 & HPT-200

Compact and versatile vacuum plasma systems ideal for laboratory and small-scale production.
Available in fixed, single or dual gas inlets and with an onboard gas mixing manifold, making them ideal for handling a wide range of gases for optimised treatments.
An optional vapour delivery inlet extends the use to liquid precursors to address material treatments.
The HPT-200 is equipped with a larger chamber compared to the HPT-100, allowing for the processing of larger materials or multiple items in a single batch.
Recipe storage for the easy storage and retrieval of parameter settings, ensuring consistency and efficiency in repeated processes.

HPT-100 FI, HPT-100 & HPT-200
Feature	HPT-100 FI	HPT-100	HPT-200
Chamber Size	100mm dia. x 280mm L	100mm dia. x 280mm L	150mm dia. x 280mm L
Power Output	0-100W, continuously variable	0-100W, continuously variable	0-200W, continuously variable
Process Gases	Air (fixed inlet only)	including air, oxygen, hydrogen, argon, nitrogen and many others.

2. HPT-300 & HPT-500

Mid-sized vacuum plasma systems offering increased capacity.
Provide enhanced processing capabilities for larger samples and higher
throughput.
The HPT-500 is equipped with a larger chamber compared to the HPT-300,
allowing for the processing of larger materials or multiple items in a single batch.
Recipe storage for the easy storage and retrieval of parameter settings, ensuring
consistency and efficiency in repeated processes.
The HPT-300 system features a 200mm x 200mm (~12.5L) rectangular plasma
process chamber in stainless steel with vacuum compatible materials throughout.
The HPT-500 feature a 240 x 240mm (~23L) rectangular plasma process
chamber respectively.
Both models feature removable parts/carrier trays which allow treatment of larger
parts or many more smaller parts per batch.
Options: Multi-level shelf/electrode.

HPT-300 & HPT-500
Feature	HPT-300	HPT-500
Chamber Size	200mm W x 200mm H x 320mm L	240mm W x 240mm H x 405mm L
Power Output	0-250W, continuously variable	0-300W, continuously variable
Process Gases	including air, oxygen, hydrogen, argon, nitrogen and many others.

3. TEM & SEM Plasma Cleaner

The TEM & SEM plasma cleaner/plasma asher is an application-specific solution
for low-pressure plasma cleaning and preparation of electron microscopy
samples.
Ensures optimal imaging quality by providing ultra-clean surfaces.
Proprietary, high-stability HPS plasma generator is continuously variable over the
entire 0-l00W (0-200W option) power range rather than being limited to discreet
levels, delivering much finer control when processing delicate materials.
Versatile systems that are compatible with major TEM and SEM sample holders.
A front-feed TEM sample holder.
An optional TEM holder vacuum storage manifold, capable of holding up to three
sample holders (extendable to 5).
Multiple TEM grids and SEM stub cleaning.

TEM & SEM Plasma Cleaner
Feature	TEM & SEM Plasma Cleaner
Chamber Size	100mm dia. x 280mm L
Power Output	0-100W, continuously variable
Process Gases	including air, oxygen, hydrogen, argon, nitrogen and many others.

Atmospheric Plasma Treatment Systems:

Fast, localised atmospheric plasma pre-treatment of parts prior to bonding
Ultra-fine atmospheric plasma cleaning
Surface activation with atmospheric plasma
Ideal for in-line processing and integration into existing production lines.
Advantages:
- Cost-effective
- High throughput
- Easy integration
- Compact benchtop or rack-mount unit
- User-friendly soft-key interface
- I/O subsystem for line integration

1. Cirrus

Precision atmospheric plasma system for localized treatment of complex
geometries.
Ideal for intricate components and complex geometries.

2. Nimbus

Dual nozzle atmospheric plasma system for demanding surface activation and
cleaning requirements.
Perfect for treating multiple areas, larger areas or in place of multiple line passes.

Atmospheric Systems
Feature	Cirrus	Nimbus
Treatment Width	~10-12mm with standard applicator “mode” nozzle ~8-10mm treatment area with applicator “finite” nozzle, for narrow channels
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).
Nozzle	X1 3m flexible umbilical to controller rear	X2 3m flexible umbilical to controller rear (x2)
Power Output	300W, nominal
Robot Integration	The atmospheric systems can be supplied integrated with a 3-axis robot with up to 500mm by 500mm working area and 150mm of Z-axis movement. Includes stop/start box and teach pendant. manuals on CD, mains lead, I/O cable between robot and plasma unit.

Advanced Plasma Systems:

1. Nebula
The Nebula range plasma surface treatment systems offer, reliable, recipe-driven PLC
control in large-format vacuum chambers. Configurable and robust for industrial
processing, yet flexible for leading-edge plasma research. Ranging from 30L to 150L,
with multiple mounting options for efficient treatment. Ideal for cleaning, adhesion
improvement, and wetting of surfaces like metals, polymers, composites, glass, and
ceramics. Unique optional monomer dosing inlet enables automated introduction of
various liquid monomers for permanently functionalised surfaces via plasma
polymerisation, expanding treatment possibilities in one machine.

30L – 150L chamber volumes
Horizontal and vertical parts tray options
Plasma polymerisation inlet
PLC control
Fully automated, recipe-driven processes

Nebula Systems
Feature	Nebula 30L	Nebula 50L	Nebula 100L	Nebula 150L
Chamber Size	300mm W x 300mm H x 365mm L	300mm W x 300mm H x 560mm L	400mm W x 400mm H x 625mm L	400mm W x 600mm H x 625mm L
Power Output	0-1000W, continuously variable.
Interface	15” Colour TFT, Windows 10, PLC Control – Unlimited steps/recipes with user access privileges
Gas Channels	1-3 Digital Mass Flow Controllers – monomer dosing inlet optional

Product Comparison Table:

Feature	HPT-HPT-100 FI / HPT-100 / HPT-200	HPT-300 / HPT-500	TEM/SEM Plasma Cleaner	Nebula (30L–150L)	Cirrus	Nimbus
System Type	Vacuum	Vacuum	Vacuum	Vacuum	Atmospheric	Atmospheric
Application	Lab / Small-Scale Production	Mid-Scale Production	Electron Microscopy Sample Prep	High-Capacity / R&D / Industrial	Localised Pre-Treatment	Dual Nozzle / Inline / High Throughput
Chamber Size	100–150mm dia. x 280mm L	HPT-300: 200×200×320mm HPT-500: 240×240×405mm	100mm dia. x 280mm L	30L–150L (e.g. 400×600×625mm L for 150L)	Not applicable (open-air treatment)	Not applicable (open-air treatment)
Power Output	0–100W / 0–200W	0–250W / 0–300W	0–100W (0–200W optional)	0–1000W	300W (nominal)	300W (nominal)
Process Gases	Air, O₂, H₂, Ar, N₂, others	Air, O₂, H₂, Ar, N₂, others	Air, O₂, H₂, Ar, N₂, others	Air, O₂, H₂, Ar, N₂, optional monomers	Factory air or compressed gas supply	Factory air or compressed gas supply
Control Interface	5.7-inch colour touchscreen which provides a rich, user-friendly interface and recipe storage.			PLC-based with 15” Windows 10 Touchscreen	Manual & Remote (SUB-D connector)	Automatic via plasma current/gas flow
Unique Features	Compact benchtop	Multi-level shelves, stainless chamber	Front-feed TEM holder, vacuum manifold	Recipe-driven, plasma polymerisation	Localised, precise, compact	Dual nozzle, wider treatment area
Robot Integration	N/A				Available (3-axis, 500×500mm area)	Available (3-axis, 500×500mm area)

Plasma Surface Treatment Test Equipment:

Dyne Pens Sets – Accurate Surface Testing. The Dyne pen is applied to the surface under study and simple visual observation of wettability is made. Using Dyne pens of increasing surface tension provides rapid identification of the approximate level of the surface energy of the sample, all Dyne Pen sets are available off the shelf for next day delivery.
Dyne Ink Sets – Surface Energy Test Inks. By brushing surface energy test Inks of progressively increasing surface tension over a plasma treated surface, one can accurately ascertain the material surface energy, and therefore the improvement in wettability and bonding characteristics compared with an untreated surface. Individual surface energy test inks are supplied in 12ml bottles of varying surface tension from 12mN/m to 105mN/m, or as handy kits with fluids that have a selection of surface tension levels; 28 mN/m, 38, 48, 56, 64, 72 and 105 mN/m.
Surface Silicone Contamination Test Kit. Silicone contamination of surfaces poses a real problem in many manufacturing steps. Silicones can be present due to mould release agents or simply from leeching from ‘clean’ packaging, resulting in poor adhesion and bonding characteristics. Our surface silicone contamination test kit is a convenient method to determine the presence of silicones. Supplied in a handy case, the kit contains everything needed to perform a simple test for surface contamination by silicones.
Colour Change Plasma Indicator Labels. Available in a range of sensitivity levels, our Plasma Indicator Labels are an indispensable tool for any operation where surface treatment integrity is paramount. They are easy to apply, require no additional equipment, and provide results within seconds, streamlining your quality assurance process and saving valuable time.

Henniker Plasma Surface Treatment Systems Price:

Agaram Industries is an authorised Indian distributor of plasma surface treatment systems from Henniker Plasma. To get a quotation with the Henniker plasma treatment system price, you can fill up this form or directly send an email to sales@agaramindia.com

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