We at HumiSeal would like to dedicate a bit of time and space to one of the most often ignored factors related to successful conformal coating processes: Clean Air.
Don’t Overlook Clean, Dry Air When Using Conformal Coatings
Topics: Protection for PCB, air quality
Unpacking the Rising Popularity of LED Curable Conformal Coatings
The transition to LED curable conformal coatings is beginning to build momentum, beginning as a slow evolution and developing into a revolution of sorts. The driving forces behind this include:
- Improved processing equipment designs and availability
- Aging or outdated application equipment replacements
- Increasing range of LED curables commercially available or in development
- Rising labor, equipment, and energy costs
If you and your organization are faced with aging equipment and higher costs, there isn't a better time to consider the potential advantages of LED curable conformal coatings!
Topics: conformal coating, Protection for PCB, UV Curing, LED curable conformal coating
HumiSeal® UV20Gel: Durability and Reliability for PCBs Under Thermal Stress
HumiSeal UV20Gel is a unique, strong, and flexible gel coating developed to protect PCB (Printed Circuit Boards) components against environmental conditions and vibrations. UV20Gel has proven successful in many demanding industries and product families including-
Topics: Electronic Protection, Vibration Suppression, Thermal Compatibility, Protection for PCB, Thermal Stress Testing
How to Calculate the Cost of Conformal Coating on a PCB?
One of the most basic and common questions we at HumiSeal® are asked by both existing and potential new customers is,
“How much does it cost to conformally coat my printed circuit boards?”
Since conformal coatings are usually sold in liquid form by the liter or gallon, it is necessary to go through a fairly basic calculation that we will present here.
The simplest and most common way to evaluate cost is by determining the cost in dollars of coating per PCB.
Topics: Conformal Coatings, Conformal Coating Costs, Protection for PCB
The Potential Cost of NOT Conformal Coating Your PCB
The PCB industry continues to evolve with ever increasing demands for efficiency and manufacturing cost reductions. From the design phase onward, suppliers and contract manufacturers are being asked by their OEM overlords for increased performance at lower and lower costs. An obvious potential source for cost reduction is the use of alternative cheaper raw materials or their elimination where possible. At some point in the discussion, it is sometimes asked, “Why don’t we just eliminate the conformal coating?” or "Are conformal coatings necessary".
Topics: conformal coating application, Conformal Coating Costs, Conformal coating benefits, Protection for PCB
Protective Gels: The Next Level of Protection for Your PCBs
Conformal coating of printed circuit boards (PCBs) has resulted in a steady evolution in performance and protection for modern electronics. It has allowed for lightweight and reliable controls in industries such as automotive and aerospace among others. This has brought about the possibility of increased length of warranties as well as fewer failures and claims. Nevertheless, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and consumers continue to raise their standards and expectations for longevity and reliability to levels unimagined just 10 years ago. In the automotive industry, as an example, thermal cycling testing might have involved as few as 10 or 50 cycles in the recent past. That standard is now often 500 or even 1000 cycles with no apparent ending in sight.
So what do I do when conformal coating is not enough?
Topics: Conformal Coatings, Protection for PCB, Protective Gels