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Method and apparatus for the corona discharge treatment of webs, and webs treated therewith

US4298440A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 1980
Grant dateNov 3, 1981
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S422/907
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for the corona discharge treatment of a travelling web such as a plastics or cellulose film comprises a pair of spaced conductors with an associated alternating voltage power supply set at such a distance apart that the possibility of spark or arc discharge is avoided, at least one conductor having mounted thereto an electrode member extending towards the other conductor to define a gap across which a corona discharge can be formed. The electrode member consists of a dielectric material having a dielectric constant of at least 8, preferably at least 80, and may consist of a plate with an edge directed towards the other conductor. Preferably the plate is formed of one or more ceramic tiles based upon a titanium and/or zirconium compound. In another form the electrode member consists of a row of rods or two or more rows of spaced rods in staggered relationship.

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