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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 >>
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 >>
