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Safely Removing Parylene Coatings
While conformal coatings are known for reliably safeguarding the surfaces of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and associated electrical components, issues may arise that necessitate their removal. Chemical removal is suitable for wet coating substances such as acrylic, epoxy, silicon and urethane, as it causes minimal damage to PCBs. However, when it comes to Parylene, chemical... Read More >>
How to Estimate Parylene Coating Costs
Often considered the ultimate conformal coating, Parylene is well suited to protect many types of products and devices. Each customer application requires its own detailed and precise process, which means estimating the potential cost of a Parylene coating project is essential. 3 Questions to Help You Estimate Cost 1. “What type of Parylene am I... Read More >>
Parylenes for Biomedical Implantable Devices
Whenever implantable medical devices come into contact with the human body, long-term protection against body fluids, enzymes, proteins, lipids and more is vital. Biomedical surfaces commonly require a layer of protection in order to not degrade in the presence of moisture, chemicals and other potentially harmful substances. A downfall for wet chemistries, e.g., liquid coatings... Read More >>
Parylene Adhesion to Noble Metals
Parylene adhesion can be difficult to manage. Unlike other coatings that adhere to the surfaces they coat, Parylene sticks to itself. This can cause issues when it needs to be applied to smooth surfaces, like areas made of stainless steel or noble metals like gold or silver. Given Parylene’s numerous advantages, investigating methods to enhance... Read More >>
Parylene Propels MEMS Design
Parylene is proven to be an ideal material for sealing, insulating and protecting electronic modules, devices and circuit boards. Parylene is applied in uniform layers and stands up to many environmental hazards. These same properties also make Parylene an excellent choice for micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) – sensors, actuators and structures forged from silicon using industry... Read More >>
What Can Be Parylene Coated?
We often receive the question “what can be Parylene coated?” With over 50 years of applications experience, the list of potential products and substrates that can be coated is virtually endless! A quick look at some of the different items that SCS has coated with Parylene over the years reveals, more often than not, that... 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 >>
