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Things to Consider when Choosing a Parylene Coating Service Provider
The Parylene coating industry is a fairly niche business, but it is still a competitive market. However, the few top-quality providers are relatively easy to identify. Here are some of the attributes that you should actively seek when searching for a Parylene conformal coating provider: Liquid Coating Capabilities While it might seem counterintuitive, look for... Read More >>
What Temperature is Parylene Applied at?
Parylene (XY) conformal coatings are applied to substrate materials through a specialized vapor deposition polymerization (VDP) process that completely eliminates the liquid phase of wet coatings. In addition, no initiators or catalysts are involved in VDP, which results in truly conformal protective films. This is in stark contrast to wet coating materials such as acrylic,... Read More >>
Conformal Coating Types: Acrylic, Urethane, Silicone and Parylene
Conformal coatings, utilized in aerospace, automotive, commercial, defense, industrial, and medical sectors, are applied as thin film layers typically ranging from 5 to 130 microns or 0.0002 to 0.0051 inches. Their remarkable thinness is a key attribute. These coatings protect printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other electronics from operational issues caused by unintended contact with:... Read More >>
Can I Solder Through Parylene?
Parylene: Properties and Processes Conformal coatings are applied to printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other sensitive electronics to protect their components and electrical function. Parylene conformal coatings provide these assemblies superb security from electrostatic discharge, and additional performance advantages, including: These characteristics are adaptable to a wide range of as aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer, industrial... Read More >>
How Parylene Cost is Determined
Parylene is frequently considered one of the pricier choices for conformal coatings. A brief examination of cost components quickly reveals the rationale behind this. The primary cost determinants for Parylene include raw materials, labor and lot volume. Raw Materials – Parylene Dimer and Adhesion Promotion Parylene dimer serves as the foundational material for Parylene, entering... Read More >>
SCS Welcomes Switzerland-based Comelec SA
Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) recently announced the acquisition of Comelec SA., a strong and established provider of Parylene, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and multilayer coating services, equipment and raw materials. Located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Comelec was established by the Zutter family in 1979 and, like SCS, received one of the first Parylene technology licenses... Read More >>
Parylene Delivers Critical Barrier Protection for Medical Cables
Today’s specialized medical cables are complex components of larger systems used in all phases of preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic medical care. The essential and functional components of a medical cable include high-performance connectors, sheaths or jackets, and conductive lines. To meet and exceed the demanding needs of doctors, nurses and medical technologists, conformal coatings often... Read More >>
Coating Spotlight: SCS Acrylic Conformal Coatings
Defined by IPC-CC-830 as Type AR, acrylic conformal coatings are some of the most widely used coatings in the market today. Acrylic coatings provide strong moisture protection, are generally easy to apply and come at a relatively low cost point. While there are numerous formulations available, a few well known acrylic coatings include HumiSeal® 1B31,... Read More >>
New SCS PrecisionCure UVC (MUV) Provides Unparalleled Control over the Curing Process
SCS recently introduced a new curing system – the PrecisionCure UVC with microwave UV curing technology. With programmable curing profiles and the smallest footprint in the industry to maximize valuable production floor space, the innovative curing system provides customers with the flexibility needed to take their manufacturing operation to the next level. The PrecisionCure UVC... Read More >>
SCS Welcomes SMarTsol Technologies and KMC Grup as International Distributors
SCS is pleased to announce its partnership with SMarTsol Technologies and KMC Grup as the company’s newest international equipment distributors. Headquartered in Zapopan, Mexico, SMarTsol is an experienced and knowledgeable provider of products and services to the electronic assembly, automotive and green technology industries. SMarTsol will be representing the SCS PrecisionCoat, spin coating, dip coating... Read More >>
