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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 >>
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 >>
A Guide to Parylene Service Temperatures
A Guide to Parylene Service Temperatures... 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 >>
Conformal Coating for Agricultural Lighting
Used for food production, indoor gardening and hydroponics and horticulture, grow lights have both industrial and consumer applications. Because total illumination intensity diminishes with distance from the point source (grow lightbulbs), production efficiency is enhanced by: The objective is equal lighting, with the entire range of generated illumination shining on plants. Where direct light is... Read More >>
Can Parylene be used as a Standalone Enclosure?
Parylene polymer conformal films are recognized for their wide array of advantageous functional traits when it comes to coating printed circuit boards (PCBs) and similar electronics. These films offer valuable properties like biocompatibility, resistance to chemicals and solvents, reliable dielectric and insulation characteristics, and ultra-thin, pinhole-free film thicknesses ranging from 1 to 50 μm. Furthermore,... Read More >>
Types of Parylene
Applied in a gaseous form to component surfaces through a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, Parylene (Poly-para-xylylene) films protect printed circuit boards (PCBs) and similar electrical assemblies. Gaseous CVD application supports efficient coating of complex component surfaces characterized by crevices, exposed internal areas, or sharp edges. Depending on the specific use, Parylene conformal coatings exhibit... Read More >>
