Enercon Corona Treatment: Blown Film

Corona Treaters For Films

Enercon’s blown film treater has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the standard blown film line head on. It is equipped with covered ground rolls and segmented stainless steel electrodes. A compact and simple construction allows for 2 sided and adjustable lane treating.  The electrode system provides simple, trouble-free air-gap adjustment. Add in its economical price and you have a system that fits into any budget. For applications requiring greater system performance learn more about our standard Covered Roll treaters.

Description

Standard Treat Widths

Enercon’s specifically designed blown film treater is offered in 4 treat widths:

  • 42″ (1000 mm)
  • 52″ (1400 mm)
  • 62″ (1600 mm)
  • 72″ (1800 mm)

Electrode Assembly

  • 1/8″ (3 mm) Stainless Steel, Flip-Type Segments, Custom Manufactured
  • 1.25″ (32 mm) Electrode Width (Determines Electrode Area & Dwell Time)
  • Electrode Air-Gap Adjustable from Outside the Station
  • Manual Lever and Lock Mechanism for Retraction for Each Assembly
  • 2-side Treatment – One Electrode Assembly Per Side
  • High Voltage Transformer (XFMR) with 10′ (3 meters) of HV wire

Treater (Ground) Roll

  • 3.9″ (100 mm) Diameter, Steel, Dead Shaft Mounted on Free-Running Bearings
  • Silicone Sleeve Dielectric
  • Frame Construction
    • Aluminum End Plates
    • Aluminum Extrusion Tie-Bars
    • Bolted Frame
    • Aluminum Ozone Exhaust Flange

Safety

  • Lexan Station Covers – Provide Complete Visibility & Hinge for Easy Threading
  • Magnetic Safety Switches on Hinged Station Covers
  • G-10 Insulator Isolates Retraction Handle from Electrode
  • Ozone Exhaust Flange on Opposite End from High Voltage Connections
  • Zero Speed Sensor Shuts Down Power Supply When Line Stops
  • NEMA 1 Low Voltage Terminal Box for Speed Sensor and Interlock Connections

Blown Film Options

  • Pneumatically Actuated Electrode Retraction
  • Electronic Air Flow Switch Mounted in Station Exhaust Duct
  • Ceramic or Epoxy Covered (Ground) Treater Roll
  • Bracket for Mounting High Voltage Transformer (XFMR) to Station

Blown-Film Benefits

  • Compact simple construction
  • Easy to thread, simple air gap adjustment
  • Minimal investment

Blown-Film Considerations

  • Available in limited sizes and speed requirements
  • Aluminum electrodes are not as durable as stainless steel
  • The roll covering requires repair or replacement although new ceramic coverings have greatly extended life expectancy.
Blown Film Dimensions
Depth Height Width
Station with
mounted transformer
20″
(508 mm)
15″
(381 mm)
43.25″ + TW
(1099 mm + TW)
Station without
mounted transformer
20″
(508 mm)
15″
(381 mm)
23.5″ + TW
(597 mm + TW)
TW = Treat Width