How Much does Parylene Cost?

The barrier properties of Parylene are universally sought after. Its resistance to solvents and moisture, remarkable dielectric strength and perfectly uniform coverage never fail to impress engineers. The inevitable question that ensues is, “How much does Parylene cost?”

Material cost is a key element, with Parylene dimer ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars per pound based on type and quality. Additionally, other raw materials like cleaning agents and adhesion promotion mediums impact the overall materials costs for Parylene.

Parylene cost is significantly influenced by the size and quantity of items to be coated. During the coating process, objects are placed in a chamber. Because the machine incurs fixed operating costs, maximizing the number of objects in the chamber helps distribute these costs, leading to a substantial reduction in the unit price.

The primary cost determinant for Parylene is the level of human involvement needed. This refers to the time operators spend on tasks like adhesion promotion, masking, demasking and product inspection. Given high labor costs, more direct labor leads to significantly higher prices.

Several factors determine the cost of Parylene. For small products that need no masking, the price could be quite low. Conversely, for products that occupy the entire chamber space and require eight hours of masking, a higher cost is anticipated.