Safely Removing Parylene Coatings

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Sep 16, 2016

Despite conformal coatings’ ability to dependably protect substrate surfaces of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and related electrical components, problems can sometimes occur which compel their removal.  Chemical removal, which does the least damage to PCBs, is fine for wet coating substances like acrylic, epoxy, silicon and urethane.   Chemical removal methods are far less successful for [&he

What Chemical Removes Parylene?

Posted by Sean Horn on Sun, Nov 15, 2015

How To Remove Parylene Coating

Parylene Removal, Rework, and Repair

Posted by Sean Horn on Wed, Oct 9, 2013

Parylene’s benefits as a conformal coating are well known. It resists heat, cold, moisture, and pressure; salt spray, electricity, and solvents can’t permeate it. And while these attributes of parylene contribute to the conformal coating’s appeal, they also present distinct challenges, particularly in regards to parylene removal, rework, and repair.