Plasma Cleaning

Plasma cleaning systems for ultra-fine surface preparation offer an alternative to solvent (e.g. trichloroethylene) cleaning, degreasing and desmearing.

We offer a wide range of systems for ultra-fine plasma cleaning of metals, ceramics and other materials where surface condition is critical. Surface preparation by plasma cleaning removes far more organic or mineral oil residue, improves overall quality and is inherently dry & environmentally friendly compared with solvent or aqeous based cleaning alone.

Application Note: Plasma Cleaning for ultra-fine cleaning of UHV components

Read our Ultra-Fine Plasma Cleaning application note on plasma treatment for ultra-fine cleaning of organic residues in UHV critical applications.

Plasma Cleaned Parts

Metal and Ceramic Plasma Cleaning of Quadrupole Rod Assembly

Plasma Cleaning Applications:

ultra-fine cleaning of UHV components
bond pad cleaning
cleaning of parts prior to coating and encapsulation
removal of organic and mineral based machining residue

Plasma Cleaning Advantages:

highest quality
operator friendly
dry, environmental friendly technique (NO Trichloroethylene)
low operation cost

Plasma Cleaning for R&D/small parts scale:

We offer a range of plasma cleaning systems specifically for R&D or cleaning of small parts/batches. Different plasma cleaning units can be supplied with trays, drum, or roll to roll mechanisms. Internal capacities range from the compact benchtop 'Femto' system with a 2L plasma treatment chamber, to the 150L 'Tetra' system.

options for manual, semi-auto and full auto/ PC control
automated monitoring of all process parameters
operator/process and maintenance level security
Ultra-High Purity (UHP) configurations
wide range of sample introduction options including multiple shelves, powder and small part containers, drums and roll-to-roll feeds
customised systems

Single Button and Touchscreen Control Options

Software Control Option

Plasma Treatment Software 1

Graphical display of system status & current process steps

Plasma Treatment Software 2

Configure up to 100 recipes with multiple process steps

Plasma Treatment Software 3

Live parameter data display & alarms

Industrial/high throughput/large scale parts:

Our industrial scale plasma cleaning systems have been developed to treat large parts or cases where high throughputs are needed. Specific models are offered with bespoke loading arrangements based on your specific requirements.

We have delivered industrial plasma treatment systems (such as the one opposite) with internal capacities up to 12,600 litres.

Femto 2L Plasma Treatment System

'Femto' Benchtop 2L Capacity

Pico 5L Plasma Treatment System

'Pico' Benchtop 5L Capacity

Nano 24L Plasma Treatment System

'Nano' Benchtop 24L Capacity

Tetra 50L Plasma Treatment System

'Tetra' 30L-150L Capacity

Industrial Scale Medical Plastics Plasma Treatment System

We offer free consultation and initial proof of concept plasma treatment services as well as rental systems.

For additional information on these services, if you have any questions, or to request a quotation, please contact us.

Detailed product & application information is available in our document, Introduction to Plasma Processing.