Replacing chemicals through plasma

Bonding optical fibers and aluminum components by using plasma entirely without the use of chemicals

The NETWORK GROUP s.r.o. uses the piezobrush® PZ3 handheld plasma device to improve the bonding process of optical fibers and aluminum components. This conversion now is possible by replacing chemicals through plasma.

Previously, the NETWORK GROUP used chemicals to enable the bonding of aluminum substrates and optical fibers. Since they have been using the piezobrush® PZ3, this step in the process has become unnecessary.

We can omit the chemical treatment of the surface to achieve the same results. The benefits are in the reduction of chemicals used in the process with the same quality of bonding.<span class="su-quote-cite">Jakub Somer, R&D engineer Networkgroup</span>

Results of the treated surfaces with bonded optical fibers passed testing procedures to achieve long life of sensing elements.

Chemikalien durch Plasma ersetzen um den Klebeprozess von Lichtwellenleitern und Aluminiumkomponenten zu verbessern.

About Network Group s.r.o.

NETWORK GROUP, s.r.o., is a Czech company operating in the field of data cable distribution, printed circuit board assembly, and fiber optic sensor development and production.

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