Will Parylene Pass a Taber Test?

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jul 13, 2018

Taber tests are designed to measure a material’s capacity to withstand abrasion and its effects during operation.  Conformal coatings – both liquid and parylene (XY) – are

Top 5 Myths of Parylene

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jun 8, 2018

Although parylene (XY) is a well-recognized and often used conformal coating, misconceptions about what it is and can do are common.  These mistaken beliefs interfere with true understanding of parylene’s uses.  Five of the most consistent misconceptions – and appropriate corrective information – should clear things up.

Repairing Parylene Delamination

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Apr 21, 2017

Applied as a conformal coating through a unique chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, parylene provides micron-thin, resilient barrier protection for an exceptional range of electrical assemblies.  In comparison to liquid coatings — acrylic, epoxy, silicon, urethane — parylene is the coating-of-choice for protecting printed circuits boards (PCBs) and medical devices.  It’s films