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PCB Potting & Encapsulating
Ruggedized protection, IP security and enhanced performance for electronic components operating in harsh environments.
Advanced Potting and Encapsulation Services
Get a QuoteSpecCoat provides top-tier potting and encapsulating solutions, crucial for protecting printed circuit boards (PCBs) in diverse applications, including space, defense and military. Our potting process forms a solid barrier against moisture, dust and environmental contaminants, enhancing the durability and reliability of PCBs in demanding environments.
Potting for Durability in Extreme Environments
Our services include creating specific barriers around select PCB areas for targeted encapsulation. This technique ensures the PCB is shielded from shock, vibration and other harsh conditions, which is particularly vital in space and military applications where equipment must withstand extreme environments. SpecCoat ensures your PCBs are equipped to perform reliably in the most challenging conditions.
Key Benefits:
- Robust protection against harsh environmental elements.
- Critical in safeguarding sensitive electronics in space and military hardware.
- Enhanced shock and vibration resistance, vital for high-stress applications.
- Security for sensitive and proprietary designs, aiding in IP asset protection.
Who We Serve
Industries
SpecCoat provides PCB coating solutions for high-tech companies across a range of industries.
Frequently asked questions
Explore answers to common questions about SpecCoat's advanced coating solutions and how we can meet your specific project requirements.
Contact usThe primary function of conformal coating is to prevent the electronic circuit boards from long-term corrosion due to moisture condensation. Other desirable features include a better prevention of electrical shorts in high humidity days.
Having a sealed electrical box is good for rain. Moisture can still pass through the plastic boxes and rubber gasket.
Sealed boxes do not “breathe” and thus trap moisture that cannot escape and will condense to become sitting water inside the box at night or in colder weather. Condensed with potentially contaminating ionics from the air is one of the most potent corrosive ingredients.
Per IPC-A-610 Traditional conformal coatings such as polyurethane, acrylic, and silicone should be:
| Type AR | Acrylic | 25.4 – 127.0um (0.001– 0.005 in) |
| Type ER | Epoxy | 25.4 – 127.0um (0.001-0.005 in) |
| Type UR | Urethane | 25.4 – 127.0um (0.001-0.005 in) |
| Type SR | Silicone | 50.8 – 203.2um (0.002 – 0.008in) |
| Type XY | Para-xylylene | 10.2 – 50.8um (0.0004 – 0.002in) |
Conformal coating is not designed as physical protection media.
General mechanical strength is not required. As long as the conformal coating remains intact at low and high temperatures, low and high humidity, and resists water and common chemicals and solvents, they will be effective conformal coating.
Dielectric strength is a measurement of the insulation strength of the coating. Generally higher the better.
However, the circuit boards are supposedly designed to have adequate protection against normal operation. As long as the conformal coating does not negatively affect the dielectric strength in air, they generally will be adequate.
Brush coating is used for smaller-volume production. It has the advantage of applying conformal coating only on those needed areas. Labor with such a method is higher.
Spray coating is used for larger volume production and is generally faster. However, areas that must not be coated must be properly masked before coating.
Dip coating is used for those requirements that need complete coverage. Extensive masking is required because the boards will be fully submerged. This method is costly.
The typical masking method is taping with dots, high temperature tapes, boots and various peelable masks. The reason I put this in is because liquid latex masks are only one of many peelable mask that we use.
Why SpecCoat?
Dedicated to the highest quality standards and customer satisfaction, our focus is on delivering quality products with timely delivery and maintaining open communication with customers and suppliers. We assist in selecting coating, potting, or ruggedizing materials, provide prototypes, and establish manufacturing processes for consistent quality and finishes.
Enhanced Durability
Our specialized coatings significantly extend the life of your PCBs.Proprietary Process
Benefit from our unique, cutting-edge coating application techniques.Certified Quality
With Nadcap, ISO 9001 – 2015, AS9100D-2016, and ESD S20.20 certifications, we guarantee top-tier service.
Capabilities
Check out our other conformal coating capabilities
Conformal Coating
SpecCoat is a leader in conformal coatings, offering superior PCB protection through advanced application techniques and materials.
Nano Coating
SpecCoat's nano coatings bring durability and functionality to PCBs and electronic assemblies.
Parylene Coating
Comprehensive parylene coating solutions for electronics protection.
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