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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 >>
Parylene Variant Comparison
Parylene and Its Uses Depending on the specific use, Parylene conformal coatings can be effective in film thickness ranges of 0.1 – 50 microns, far finer than competing coating materials. Parylene’s other beneficial qualities include these multiple capabilities: In addition to consumer and industrial products, conformal coatings have a wide range of military, aerospace, medical biocompatible... Read More >>
When to Use Urethane Conformal Coating
Urethane conformal coatings are an excellent choice for many conformal coating projects. Their ability to resist chemical solvents, address tin whiskers effectively, and offer remarkable durability, makes them a preferred choice in the realm of conformal coatings. Chemical ResistivityUrethane resin conformal coatings exhibit exceptional resistance to chemical solvents. Applications needing prolonged protection against harsh solvents should... Read More >>
Parylene Adhesion & Cleaning
Parylene conformal coatings provide effective chemical, electrical, moisture and vapor protection for complex electronic circuit assemblies made to maintain performance throughout demanding operational circumstances. Parylene’s effective adherence to the substrate’s surface is imperative if its many benefits are to be realized. Mechanical methods of adhesion promotion must be employed to ensure Parylene appropriately adheres to substrate surfaces. Surface... Read More >>
What Happens to Parylene when the Dielectric Voltage is Exceeded?
Parylenes, derived from poly(para-xylylene), serve as conformal coatings across diverse sectors like automotive, medical, electronics, military and semiconductor industries. They are inert, transparent and have excellent barrier properties as dielectric thin films. Because their deposition takes place under vacuum, sub-micron range crevices can be coated leading to excellent barrier properties (void free) and they have... Read More >>
What is the Maximum Object Size for Parylene Coating?
While there are many components that can be coated with Parylene, there are some limitations. One of these limitations is size. The actual application of Parylene during the vapor deposition process (VPD) occurs in a deposition chamber. Therefore, the object to be coated must fit in this chamber. Chambers range in size to accommodate a variety of... Read More >>
Parylene Coating vs Conformal Coating
Conformal coatings consist of various polymeric materials used to protect the function and extend the life of electrical and mechanical circuitry, parts and related components. They safeguard parts and products from environmental contamination during use, insulating the substrate while doing so. To achieve this goal, ultra-thin layers, usually just a few millimeters thick, are meticulously applied... Read More >>
Parylene Conformal Coating for Medical Use
Parylene conformal coatings have protected medical device components with an extended range of applications for 50 years. They offer both patients and medical personnel a highly reliable level of uniform, biocompatible protection on components that range from the simple to the highly complex. Their value and application will continue to proliferate, as technology develops. Organic Polymers... Read More >>
