Parylene and Silicone Conformal Coatings: A Comparison

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jun 24, 2016

One liquid coating type that rivals the use of parylene is silicone conformal coating (Type SR), which cures rapidly, is reliably dielectric and displays exceptional stability across a wide temperature range.  These properties make it parylene’s chief performance competitor, for many purposes.  Further comparison delineates their benefits and disadvantages relative to each other.

NASA Inspection Criteria for Conformal Coating

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jun 17, 2016

The Workmanship Standards developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) are essential to assuring reliable performance of the aeronautic, defense and space equipment it uses and monitors.

How to Keep Parylene Coating Costs Low

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jun 10, 2016

Designers must keep costs in mind when designing a project.