Teknek launches Nanocleen contact cleaning system

Teknek, a supplier of contact cleaning technology, has launched a contact cleaning system, Nanocleen, which has been five years in development.

In recent years there has been an increasing trend towards the use of coatings which contain nanoparticles being applied to webs to enhance their functionality, especially their optical properties. However, these coatings are extremely thin and are therefore very susceptible to defects caused by microscopic particles of contamination on the surface of the web. The Nanocleen system claims to remove much smaller particles (down to 25nm) than traditional contact cleaners and can therefore ensure a higher quality product, less wastage and greater production yields.

At the core of the Nanocleen system is a specially formulated roller and adhesive roll. This roller can reportedly remove 25-50 percent more particles than other contact cleaners. It also dissipates static, reducing it by a factor of ten, says the company.

The Nanocleen system can be fitted to old and new versions of the Teknek Clean Machine as well as other makes of contact cleaning machine using an optional upgrade kit so investment in new hardware is unnecessary.

Stephen Mitchell, managing director, Teknek said: ‘Substantial research and development resources have gone into the development of Nanocleen as well as extensive testing with existing customers.

‘Nanocleen will set the standard for contact cleaning for years to come. There is nothing else like it on the market and it offers users a clear competitive advantage in terms of yield improvements and waste reduction by providing unprecedented levels of contamination removal and static reduction. Customers of converting companies are demanding higher quality and zero defects. Nanocleen will help deliver this.’

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