How to Improve Parylene Adhesion to Noble Metals

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Apr 22, 2016

Characteristics of Noble Metals Selecting the appropriate pre-treatment procedures is a key factor to this success of parylene adhesion to any substance.  Procedures vary quite considerably, according to the materials designated for conformal coating and substrate.  Chemically inert surfaces like gold, silver and other noble metals, and nonpolar thermoplastics such as parylene, are extremely dif

Does Parylene Adhere Chemically?

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Apr 1, 2016

Parylene only adheres to substrates mechanically, and this can require assistance from additive substances; parylene’s chemically-based adherence is nonexistent.  Adhesion is a consequence of molecular attraction stimulating the surface unification of two dissimilar substances; their joining creates a significant physical bond between them.  Of the two primary types of adhesion, chemical adhes

UV-Cure Touchup and Parylene Coating

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Mar 25, 2016

A photochemical process used to preserve conformal coatings, adhesives, and inks, UV curing generates a variety of value-added properties in comparison to conventional curing techniques.  Applying high-intensity UV light to dry (cure) coatings or other substances, UV curing can provide instant results, increasing production speed while reducing the need for and number of typical set-up […]