How ozone generators work
Ozone generators work by using a high voltage to ionize oxygen molecules in the air, which then creates ozone. Ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen atoms (O₃). It’s sometimes called “activated oxygen” because it has an extra bit that makes it more reactive than regular oxygen (O₂).
When ozone comes into contact with organic materials, it breaks down the molecular bonds that hold them together. This process is called oxidation.
The LC Series Ozone Generator is perfect for a wide range of applications, including:
- Pre-treatment in extrusion coating and laminating
- Improving the bond between incompatible materials
- Increasing production speed
- Reducing the need for bonding agents, adhesives, solvents, or primers.
Corotec’s Ozone Generator System
Our ozone generator is a mobile system that you can move around. The system is designed to be safe and reliable. This includes air flow and water pressure switches that will prevent the machine from starting if it does not have proper cooling. This device offers quiet operation at low voltage levels, making it more secure and reliable.
Think about this for a moment.
Each LC Series, Ozone Generator system, includes several key components:
- The fresh air supply and control provision will keep the air clean.
- The closed-loop recirculating cooling system will keep the air cool.
- The high-frequency power supply will provide energy for the ozone reactor chamber.
- The proprietary ozone reactor chamber will create ozone gas.
- The applicator assembly will spread the ozone gas throughout the room.
With this tried and tested power supply, you can be sure that your ozone generator will be up to the task of increasing your production speeds.
How does the LC Series Ozone Generator function?
The LC Series Ozone Generator works by using a high-frequency, solid state power supply to create ozone. This ozone is then used as a pre-treatment in extrusion coating and laminating applications. Using ozone to treat the web can often achieve doubling or tripling of bond strengths without resorting to bonding agents, adhesives, solvents, or primers.
The airflow and power supply ozone output can also be adjusted for perfect results. After the system is adapted to meet the production requirements, all of the ozone produced will be used.
The success of ozone treatment is due to the way ozone molecules react. When they come into contact with a molten extrudate, the ozone molecules link up with the polymer chains on the surface of the extrudate. This makes the character much more receptive to chemical bonds during coating or laminating.
