Flame Treating vs. LectroTreat

One of the biggest disadvantages of flame treating equipment is that it often causes shrinkage, warpage, surface crazing and dulling of high gloss finishes. The LectroTreat eliminates these issues as its process yields an even, consistent surface treatment to the plastic part. It also eliminates any fire hazards due to having open flames in the plant.

LectroTreat

Total uniform 360 degree treatment of three dimensional parts.

Evaluation Factors

Flame Treaters

Treatment only when flame is properly adjusted.

Guaranteed 100% treatment with one time control adjustment.

Constant testing required; treatment not guaranteed.

Elimination of treatment validation testing and treater monitoring saves labor costs.

Treater must be constantly monitored for fluctuation caused by assorted influences (fuel and air supply fluctuation).

Energy efficient KVA rating: 8” Sys 3.5; 12” Sys. 5.0; 16” Sys. 7.0

High energy consumption; approximate btu per hour guide: 4 1/2” ring burner – 42,300 6” ring burner – 56,406 4 1/2” ribbon burner – 21,400 6” ribbon burner – 30,000

No heat damage to object.

Precautions required to prevent/minimize warpage, shrinkage, surface crazing, and line stoppage fires.

No operator needed for normal operation.

Safety required around open flame; highly flammable plastic can cause a toxic atmosphere.

Reduced wall thickness results in material savings.

Heat from flame requires heavier walled construction.

No insurance surcharge.

Potential insurance surcharge because of safety concerns with an open flame.

Zero setup when switching products.

Extensive setup required for each object to be treated.

Zero scrap due to treating damage.

Scrap from warpage, damage, shrinkage, surface crazing, or fire.

Simple installation: only electrical and 6” exhaust hookup required.

Extensive installation with piping, safety devices, coordination with conveyor system, automatic valves, air cylinder, and feed devices.