Why Conformal Coat

Posted by Sean Horn on Tue, Jul 16, 2013

Printed circuit boards are extremely susceptible to a wide range of contaminants that can significantly damage or ruin them in a relatively short period of time. These contaminants include moisture, dust, and harmful chemicals. In addition, electronic circuits are also susceptible to extreme temperatures and environments.

Parylene Alternatives

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jan 18, 2013

Parylene conformal coating is a very robust coating, but sometimes it is not the right fit for a customer’s application for one reason or another.  The entire conformal coating process is based on first identifying the standards to be used and customer’s protection desired.  It would therefore only make sense that there are alternatives to […]

Silicone vs. Urethane Conformal Coating

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Oct 12, 2012

Silicone and urethane are two of the most popular conformal coating types.  They are widely used for a variety of their properties, but which is a better coating?  While this ultimately depends on your application, let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of each. Silicone Conformal Coating Benefits