Atmospheric Plasma Solutions

An Innovation
for Better
Surface Preparation

The PlasmaBlast System
uses Cold Plasma Technology
Powered Only By Electricity and Air

Remove Coatings

Clean Surfaces

Promote Adhesion

Atmospheric Plasma Solutions Awarded U.S. DoD SBIR Contract

The contract extends APS’s strategic support of Naval platforms on all classes of Surface Ships, Air Craft Carriers and Submarines as well as other naval assets.
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Surface Preparation APPLICATIONS

Coating Removal
Surface Cleaning
Adhesion Promotion

Coating Removal using PlasmaBlast treatment

  • Organic coating removal over any surface – treats complex geometries with ease
  • Vaporizes coatings into carbon dioxide and water vapor
  • Uses only electricity and compressed air – Chemical and Media Free
  • Manual or Robotic Deployment Available

Surface Cleaning Through Oxidative Etching

  • Quick surface cleaning due to fast vaporization of organics
  • Chemical and Media-Free – requires no additional chemicals or clean up
  • Reveals bare metal surface and pitting allowing for non-destructive inspection
  • Manual or Robotic Deployment Available

Adhesion Promotion through chemical bonding

  • Achieve superior adhesion in comparison to physical profiling methods
  • Addition of strong covalent bonds without adding chemicals
  • Adhesion promotion is applied within seconds and can be reapplied quickly
  • Manual or Robotic Deployment Available

SAVES TIME + LOWERS JOB COSTS

  • No Media or Chemicals
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  • No Containment​
  • No Clean Up​
  • No Disposal Cost​
  • No Silica Dust​
  • No Dangerous Light Emissions​

SAFER FOR WORKERS + THE ENVIRONMENT

  • Eliminates Vibration Impact to User
  • Lightweight, Ergonomic Precision Nozzle
  • Fingertip Control
  • Portable Unit Moves Easily
  • Faster, More Effective Coating Removal

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Answers to Your Questions about PlasmaBlast®

How Hot Is It?

PlasmaBlast® uses a cold plasma, so substrate temperatures are typically less than 100°C. As with any other industrial tool, proper use and training are required.

How Safe Is It?

The system uses only compressed air and electricity, and has an on/off switch. We recommend the PlasmaBlast® operator wear a long sleeve shirt, gloves, clear plastic safety glasses and hearing protection. There are no dangerous light emissions, so adjacent work can continue.

Where Does the Paint or Rust Go?

About 60% of the paint or coating is converted into a safe level of carbon dioxide and water vapor. The ablated material becomes non-toxic gases, and the inorganic components of the coating are released as a dust that can be easily vacuumed.

What Happens to the Substrate?

Coating is removed down to the bare substrate, without changing the surface profile. If there’s good surface roughness under the old paint, you’ll have a good profile after using PlasmaBlast® and be ready to apply new paint or coating.

WINNER – 2019 CTMA TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION

National Center for Manufacturing Sciences

FINALIST – 2019 MAINTENANCE INNOVATION CHALLENGE

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

DEPLOYED AROUND
THE WORLD

IN USE ON 4
DIFFERENT CONTINENTS

IN USE TO SUPPORT
OUR MILITARY

US ARMY &
US NAVY

PlasmaBlast®

Set Up and Running
in Under A Minute

  • Connect to Air Compressor
  • Connect to Power Source
  • Turn it On
  • Get to Work

Rugged and Lightweight

  • Total System Weight: 34 lbs / 15.4 kg
  • Overall Dimensions: 12" x 14" x 22"
  • 20 foot / 6 meter plasma cable
  • Ergonomic Pen
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