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Nebula
NEBULA
NEBULA plasma surface treatment systems feature large-format vacuum chambers along with many advanced features, all with the reliability of recipe-driven PLC control.
They are configurable tools that are both robust enough for reliable, repeatable industrial processing and at the same time flexible enough for the research into, and development of, leading-edge plasma processes.
The NEBULA range has been designed around our core technologies in plasma surface treatment and plasma process development. With chamber volumes ranging from 50L to 150L, each instrument may be configured with multiple parts tray/electrodes for either horizontal or vertical mounting arrangements. Additionally, a high capacity rotary drum mechanism can be chosen for the treatment of large numbers of small parts for example.
NEBULA plasma systems are used for cleaning, adhesion improvement and enhanced wetting of surfaces via plasma surface activation. Treatments can be performed equally on metals, polymers, composites, glass and ceramics.
A unique feature of each NEBULA system is the addition of an optional monomer dosing inlet. This is a fully automated device for the introduction of a wide range of liquid monomers to produce permanently functionalised surfaces via plasma polymerisation, greatly extending the range of plasma surface treatment possibilities in a single machine.
Features
30L – 150L chamber volumes
Horizontal, vertical and rotary drum parts tray options
The Nebula System operation is controlled via the Portals software application, a unique and custom piece of software accessible via PC Touch-screen HDMI interface with PLC controller. Feature full recipe control (unlimited recipes) with operator, technician and administrator level logins capabilities.
Coating Example
Hydrophobic process
Cotton surface
Coating < 20nm
Contact angle > 100°
Before plasma treatment
After plasma treatment
Plasma Environment
Chamber capacity & options
The Nebula is available in 30L-150L capacity, the chamber can be customised to suit a wide variety of applications. Standard configurations include;
Horizontal/Verticle shelving loading electrodes
Rotary drum electrode
Monomer delivery
Plasma polymerisation is performed via our automated vapour delivery inlet with monomer reservoir. This allows controlled deposition of a wide range of nano-scale polymer coatings on complex 3D objects. Surfaces can be made permanently wettable or oppositely permanently liquid repellent. Other functional properties include bio-compatibility and anti-microbial.
Benefits
Benefits
Compact stand alone unit
User friendly recipe driven interface
Unlimited recipes and steps per recipe
Fast treatment time
Precise & repeatable
No hazardous emissions
Liquid dosing inlet option
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Nebula 30 - 50 - 100 - 150L
ENCLOSURE
Dimensions
Base model: W 612mm x H 1875mm x L 852mm (+200mm on side for cables)
Weight
~100-120kg depending on model
CHAMBER
Material
Stainless Steel
Form
Rectangular
Dimensions
30L - 300mm W x 300mm H x 365mm L
50L - 300mm W x 300mm H x 560mm L
100L - 400mm W x 400mm H x 625mm L
150L - 400mm W x 600mm H x 625mm L
REMOVABLE PARTS CARRIER
Material
Aluminium/Stainless steel
Form
Flat horizontal trays, vertical carriers, rotary drum, user defined
PLASMA POWER SUPPLY
Power
0-1000W, continuously variable output
Frequency
50kHz
PROCESS CONTROL
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
Vent inlet
x1
Vent inlet options
soft ventilation option
Purge inlet
x1
Connections
6mm compression or 1/4 compression optional
Pressure gauge
Pirani sensor
Vacuum pump
12 to 40 m3/hr pumping speed
Vacuum pump options
2-stage rotary pump (air/inert gas), PFPE rotary pump (oxygen compatible), dry pumps. All pumps include exhaust filter and connections
SERVICES
Electrical
380-400 VAC/3~/N/PE, max current 16A/phase, 50Hz
Power cord
Suited to region
Compliance
CE – UKCA - ROHS - WEEE
**Henniker strive for continuous improvement and specifications are subject to change without notice
Product Brochure
NEBULA Product Brochure
NEBULA plasma surface treatment systems feature large-format vacuum chambers along with advanced process control (HMI and PLC). They are perfectly suited to advanced research and for critical manufacturing steps that need to be unattended and traceable.
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