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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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Ruggedizing COTS Electronics with Parylene
Parylene Coatings and COTS Electronics Because each conformal coating material has its unique strengths, selecting the right one for a particular application often depends on the specific environment where the product is to be used. Parylene conformal coatings provide dependable protection for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and related electronic assemblies. They safeguard components from contaminants,... Read More >>
Benefits of Conformal Coatings for LEDs
LEDs are often subjected to harsh environments. To ensure that they perform reliably long term in these conditions, LEDs often rely on conformal coatings. Below are the three coatings commonly considered to protect LEDs: Parylenes: Parylenes are often selected due to their ultra-thin, optically clear nature and resistance to moisture and chemicals. Designed for harsh... Read More >>
Benefits of Parylene Coatings for Electronics
Parylene conformal coatings are some of the best protection options available for printed circuit boards, multi-layer assemblies and other electronics. The coatings are applied through a vapor phase deposition (VPD) process that transforms the solid Parylene raw material, known as dimer, into a gas, enabling complete coverage of the substrate’s surface including deep penetration into... Read More >>
Benefits of Automotive Conformal Coatings
Silicone and Parylene coatings are among the best options on the market to protect automotive electronics and components. Silicone coatings are applied by dipping, brushing or spraying, and Parylene coatings are applied by chemical vapor-based deposition (CVD). Advantages of each coating are listed below. Advantages of silicone coatings for automotive electronics include: Impact and shock... Read More >>
Best Conformal Coating for Moisture and Chemical Protection
Conformal coatings safeguard printed circuit boards (PCBs) from performance malfunction caused by contact with elements within their operational environment, including moisture presence within the PCB, altering its thermo-mechanical properties and chemical incursion which can quickly corrode PCB components. In addition to mitigating these specific causes of PCB malfunction, conformal coatings also provide an overlying measure... Read More >>
