Common application methods for conformal coatings: Manual spraying - For low volume production when capital equipment is not available, conformal coating can be applied by an aerosol can or handheld spray gun. This can be time-consuming and...

Typically, conformal coatings are not waterproof. These coatings are semi-permeable, so do not fully water-proof or seal the coated electronics. They protect from environmental exposure, improving the durability of the electronic device, while...

Choose the coating resin based on the protective properties you need: Acrylic Resin (AR) – AR coatings are relatively economical, provide good overall protection, and are easy to apply and repair. They have high dielectric strength, and...

Electrical contact cleaning can help resolve intermittent issues with your device caused by contamination in the electrical contacts. A contact cleaner (also called electrical cleaner, switch cleaner, electrical contact cleaner, and, specific...

In the process of assembling, reworking, or repairing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for electronic devices, the discussion inevitably turns to whether or not to clean the PCB. Cleaning adds time and expense to the process, and doing it wrong...

There’s a dirty little secret in the fiber optics world. Many installers use cleaning methods that when inspected under a scope, show a great deal of contamination left behind. Unless they inspect 100% of their connections, they...

2018 was a rough year for PCB assemblers who use silicone conformal coating. Many EMS buyers of silicone conformal coating have experienced shortages, with lead times going from days to weeks, then even to months. All the while, prices have...

In industrial applications, toxic chemicals are commonly used in contact cleaners, electrical contact cleaners, degreasers, and ultrasonic cleaners. The chemicals are preferred over non-toxic alternatives because they are nonflammable, have...

The reality is that no soldering operation produces perfect assemblies every time. Even the highest quality components fail from time-to-time. That’s why desoldering is so important for those who manufacture, maintain or repair printed...