Development and construction of plasma-assisted metallic deposition system for zipper tape

Name of the Client

Ideal Fastener Asia Ltd

Client's Profile

Ideal Fastener Asia Ltd is a local branch of IDEAL Fastener Corporation which is a company with global presence and is headquartered in the United States. It specializes in the manufacturing of zippers for in a wide range of purposes.

Client's Needs

New product development - To develop a product line of zipper with a metallic texture and lustre. The Client requested for consultancy service in terms of a feasibility study and a small-scale production system as a proof-of-concept demonstration.

Our Solutions

Plasma treatment system development - With its own technology and experience, HKPC has assisted the Client to construct a small-scale plasma-assisted metallic deposition system.This system is designed to deposit metal on the surface of different fabrics. 

Value Created

Green Production - The system constructed utilises plasma-assisted physical vapour deposition technology developed by HKPC, which is a green technology that neither use nor release harmful chemicals.