Flame Treatment Machines Built for Cylindrical and Flat Products. Engineered in the USA.
WHAT ARE YOU TREATING?
Four ways to get perfect adhesion — pick by how you run your product.
- Eight-station, patented 360° coverage
- No tooling — one size fits all
- Geneva indexer — no PLC to go obsolete
- Growler to pint glass in under a minute
- Simplest changeover in the industry
- Hybrid UV cure + flame treat option
- Silica-based bond — the strongest ink adhesion we make
- Sourced & made in the USA
- Integrates into any pretreatment machine
WHY SHOPS BUY PRETREATMENT FROM A MACHINE BUILDER
TRUSTED BY THE MOST DEMANDING BUYERS IN THE WORLD
Flame Treatment Machines Utilize Patented Engineering Features
Systematic Automation has developed a revolutionary design by incorporating advanced engineering features with superior components for a simple flame treatment machine that requires little maintenance. We utilize a Geneva Indexer that provides smooth dial motion with harmonic acceleration and deceleration, driven by a 100-volt variable speed AC Tech brushless motor.
This patented mechanical design features a simple overload clutch engineered and manufactured in our modern facility. A chain connects the machine controller to the indexer drive and since no programmable logic controller (PLC) is used there is no risk of electrical component obsolescence.
The Model FL 360° flame treatment machine offers years of hassle free maintenance with superior functionality.
Introducing fierosil and the future of pretreatment
Fieorsil, developed by Systematic Automation, is a cutting-edge pretreatment solution that significantly enhances ink adhesion, making it the best in the market for a wide range of printing applications. Sourced and manufactured domestically in the United States, Fieorsil reflects Systematic Automation's commitment to quality and reliability. Its unique formulation ensures superior bonding between ink and substrate, resulting in vibrant, durable prints that withstand the test of time. Designed for versatility, Fieorsil can be seamlessly integrated into any pretreatment machine, offering unparalleled performance and consistency for printers looking to elevate their production processes whether they be from inkjet or screen print.
Liquid propane vs natural gas for pretreatment
Propane is often supplied in very high pressures. Any propane tanks must be stored outdoors and in accordance with building codes. Your HVAC professional will advise in the proper installation and use of propane gas. This unit is not designed to reduce the high pressure that is delivered from a liquid propane gas source. This unit is designed for a maximum inlet gas pressure of 6 to 8 in/H2O (1/3 PSI). Higher pressure gas delivered to the gas input connection can damage the gas regulator diaphgram.
Adjust for an efficient gas burn. An efficient gas burn is required for proper pretreatment of your products. A lean burn (too much air) is evident when the flame lifts away from the burner. A rich burn (too little air) is evident when the flame is large and yellow. An efficient burn is a blue cone flame. The hottest point of the flame is at the tip. Position your burner so the hottest part of the flame does the work of treating your product. However, if your part is irregular in shape, has a feature such as a handle it is acceptable to create whatever type of flame that is necessary to properly treat your product.
Be sure to use dyne pens to check the surface tension of your product using standard quality control procedures. Keep in mind that certain materials (such as UHMW polyethylene) can revert to their original untreated dyne levels over time after flame treatment. Your dyne level may well change hours, days or weeks after the flame treat.
The product must be placed on the center of the spinning plates so the product turns concentrically. The amount that the product is not centered, it will oscillate and the flame distance will increase or decrease as a result.
Applications for Flame Treatment Machines
Several industrial applications realize cost saving efficiencies with flame treatment systems used as a pretreatment machine on products for better adhesion of inks and exterior coatings that may be applied during a screen printing process. Flame treatment systems are also beneficial in manufacturing processes to burn off contaminants or excess flash on products. Our state-of-the-art flame treatment machines are used with several products including mugs, pint glasses, glass bottles, growlers, glassware, drinkware and plastic bottles.
Systematic Automation sets the industry standard with patented technology for high performing flame treatment systems. We manufacture all machines with quality components for long lasting cost savings. All machines are inspected and tested for reliable performance prior to shipping. Contact us today for proven solutions for your flame treatment machine.