5 Common Misconceptions of Parylene

Posted by Sean Horn on Wed, Mar 11, 2015

In the course of our business applying parylene to a range of different products, our clients ask many questions. They also have a few consistent misconceptions. Here are the five biggest ones — and the facts to clear things up.

Parylene Adhesion to Noble Metals

Posted by Sean Horn on Wed, Dec 4, 2013

Parylene adhesion can be tricky to manage. Unlike other coatings that adhere to the surfaces they coat, parylene sticks to itself. This can cause trouble when it needs to be applied to smooth surfaces, like areas made of stainless steel or noble metals like gold or silver. However, since parylene has so many other advantages, […]

Managing Parylene Adhesion

Posted by Sean Horn on Tue, Sep 10, 2013

It is imperative to obtain proper adhesion of the coating to the substrate in order to truly reap the benefits of parylene conformal coating. Poor parylene adhesion, after all, can negate some of parylene’s most-prized properties, including corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, moisture resistance, and dielectric strength. So, it’s in an engineer’s best interest to understan