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The Importance of Cleanliness Testing
Successful conformal coating relies on ensuring the surface of the printed circuit board (PCB) is thoroughly clean prior to coating application. PCB contamination can cause critical degradation of coatings’ dielectric strength and insulation resistance. Cleanliness testing monitors the PCBs condition, assuring it is sufficiently free of contaminants and ready to accept conformal coating. Cleaning before... Read More >>
SCS Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Leadership
SCS is proud to announce the celebration of its 50th anniversary. As the direct descendant of the companies that originally developed Parylene and made it a commercial success, SCS has established a legacy of innovation and leadership in the conformal coatings industry. In 1971, Nova Tran Corporation was established in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, after... Read More >>
SCS Expands Solutions Portfolio to include Liquid Coatings
With the acquisition of Diamond-MT (DMT) in March, SCS is pleased to expand its coatings portfolio to include liquid coating services. Liquid coatings, including acrylics, silicones, urethanes, epoxies and ultrathin coatings, are currently being serviced through the company’s facilities in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and Melbourne, Florida. These facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 Rev. D certified... Read More >>
Parylene’s Critical Role in Hayabusa2 Space Mission
In December 2014, the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, designed and operated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), was launched from Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. Its mission was, and is, to travel to the asteroid Ryugu, collect samples from the surface and interior of the asteroid and return those samples to earth. Following its successful launch,... Read More >>
SCS Complies with Conflict Mineral Regulations
One of the common inquiries SCS receives is in regard to conflict mineral regulations. These regulations are part of an international effort to reduce the trade of resources that could finance armed groups in politically unstable areas and fuel forced labor and other human rights abuses. The regulations cover minerals and metals known as 3TG... Read More >>
Conformal Coatings “Quietly” Meet the Needs of the Electric Vehicle Market
As the world transitions toward electric vehicles (EV) and a reduced carbon footprint, SCS is playing an active role in supporting the market’s current and future growth. As alluded to in its name, electric vehicles are full of electronics, and those advanced electronics and components require increased protection. Conformal coatings are a silent partner in... Read More >>
SCS Introduced PrecisionCoat VI at Assembly Show
SCS is pleased to announce the introduction of its new machine platform for coating and dispensing, the PrecisionCoat VI. The PrecisionCoat VI debuted at The Assembly Show, which took place October 26-28, 2021, in Rosemont, Illinois. SCS offered live demonstrations of the system in their booth. Building upon the outstanding reliability and precision of its... Read More >>
Removing Conformal Coatings
Conformal coatings provide a long-term, stable and reliable encapsulation method for the electronic components from environmental effects. Different industries and service conditions call for different protective coatings. In some cases, changes in the requirements or mistakes would call for action to remove the coating. While some coating materials are easily removed, some are virtually impossible... Read More >>
Is Parylene Hydrophobic?
Hydrophobic Basics and Hydrophilicity In the science of surfaces and thin-film protection, the term hydrophobicity is used to designate the capacity of both a substrate surface and its protective coating to repel water. In contrast, hydrophilicity represents a substrate and coating’s affinity for water adsorption. One of the primary purposes of conformal coatings is to... Read More >>
Parylene vs Urethane Conformal Coatings
Parylene and urethane conformal coatings share many characteristics. Both are physically robust, resistant to chemicals and mitigate tin whisker formation. However, this does not mean that the two coatings are interchangeable. While Parylenes offer a unique blend of capabilities, many projects choose urethanes because of their cost, durability and other advantages. Parylene and Urethane Shared... Read More >>
