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    Conformal Coatings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conformal Coatings. Conformal Coatings, Aerosol Can.

    Aerosol

    Can

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conformal Coatings. Conformal Coatings, Bottle.

    Bottle

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conformal Coatings. Conformal Coatings, Pen.

    Pen

    These coatings protect circuit boards and other electronics from moisture, dust, and static. They’re thinner than potting compounds, so they flow into the smallest contours of your components to cover them completely. Apply these coatings without needing a potting box or other container. You can remove them if necessary.
    Acrylic Plastic—Acrylic plastic coatings are our thinnest option, so they’re the easiest to apply. They’ll also come off the easiest when you have to rework or repair your component—just use a solvent. These coatings dry in a day or less.
    Silicone Rubber—Silicone rubber coatings protect components over a wide range of temperatures. They’re also the most flexible of our conformal coatings, so they won’t crack from vibration. However, they’re thicker than acrylic coatings, so they’re more difficult to apply and remove.
    Urethane Rubber—Urethane rubber coatings are the best choice for harsh environments. They have the best chemical resistance in our offering, and they’re extra hard for the best resistance to scrapes. Plus, they won’t crack in low temperatures. However, they aren’t as flexible as silicone coatings, so they’re worse at handling vibration. They’re also harder to apply than acrylic coatings because they’re thicker.
    Bottle—Coatings in a bottle come with a brush for touch-ups.
    Pen—Coatings in a pen are best for precise application. Use them to repair scratches and chips on components, or touch up areas you missed while coating. They’re also good for blocking off areas you don’t want solder to flow into.
    Ultraviolet—Coatings with ultraviolet visibility show up under a black light, so you can easily check if you’ve applied them evenly.
    IPC-CC-830—Coatings that meet IPC-CC-830 are certified for use on circuit boards.
    UL 94 V-0—Coatings that meet UL 94 V-0 have passed a test for flame retardance.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Coatings that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted due to VOCs (volatile organic compounds) regulations.
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    Acrylic Plastic
     
    Aerosol Can
    12324 hr.ClearUltraviolet1,000-85250IPC-CC-830UL 94 V-0
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless SteelOutside United States and Canada6801A39000000
     
    Bottle
    1.81024 hr.ClearUltraviolet1,000-85255IPC-CC-830UL 94 V-0
    PlasticCanada6801A20200000
     
    Pen—0.03" Diameter Tip
    0.161024 hr.ClearUltraviolet1,000-85255IPC-CC-830UL 94 V-0
    PlasticCanada6801A20800000
     
    Silicone Rubber—Hard
     
    Aerosol Can
    126072 hr.ClearUltraviolet1,100-85390IPC-CC-830UL 94 V-0
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless SteelOutside United States and Canada6801A3700000
     
    Urethane Rubber
     
    Aerosol Can
    121524 hr.ClearUltraviolet380-85255IPC-CC-830UL 94 V-0
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless SteelOutside North America6801A20100000
     
    Bottle
    1.81530 dayClearUltraviolet1,000-85255IPC-CC-830UL 94 V-0
    Aluminum, Copper, Stainless SteelCanada6801A20500000
     

    High-Temperature Conformal Coatings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conformal Coatings. High-Temperature Conformal Coatings.
    Even in furnace-like heat, these coatings protect your electronics from moisture, dust, and static. They withstand temperatures up to 270° higher than standard silicone rubber coatings while remaining flexible enough to not crack and peel from vibration. Whether your circuit board is in a hot, humid shop or inside heavy machinery that heats up and vibrates, these coatings keep it protected. Made of silicone, they won’t cloud from humidity.
    They’re thinner than potting compounds, so they flow into the smallest contours of your components to cover them completely. Simply spray these coatings on your device without needing a potting box or other container. They contain a UV indicator, so you can use a blacklight to check if they’ve been applied evenly. You can remove these coatings if necessary.
    These coatings are IPC certified for use with circuit boards. For flame retardance, they meet UL 94 V-0.
    Cannot Be Sold To—They cannot be sold in California or outside North America due to regulatory limits on VOCs.
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    Cannot Be Sold To
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    Silicone Rubber—Extra Hard
     
    Aerosol Can
    124524No560-40 to 660IPC-CC-830UL 94 V-0
    NoAluminum, Copper, FiberglassClearUltravioletCalifornia, Outside North America6138N11000000
     

    Optically Clear Conformal Coatings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conformal Coatings. Optically Clear Conformal Coatings.
    Protect LEDs, solar cells, and fiber optics with a coating that’s clear enough to see through. These coatings let optimal light pass through and repel dust and moisture, so they won’t distort your view of what’s underneath. Made of silicone rubber, they won’t cloud in hot, humid environments. That means they’re great for use outdoors, such as on signs and instrumentation panels. These coatings are thinner than potting compounds, flowing into the smallest contours on your device to cover it completely. Silicone rubber conformal coatings are the most flexible kind of conformal coating, so they won’t crack or peel from vibration. To protect sensitive equipment, these coatings also prevent static discharge.
    Simply spray these coatings on your device without needing a potting box or other container. Since they cure at room temperature, you won’t need UV lights or cure ovens either. You can remove them if necessary.
    These coatings are IPC certified for use with circuit boards. They also meet UL 94 V-0 for flame retardance.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside North America—These coatings cannot be sold outside of North America due to regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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    Cannot Be Sold To
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    Silicone Rubber—Hard
     
    Bottle
    19Thin Liquid3072720Not Rated-75 to 390IPC-CC-830UL 94 V-0
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Silver, Plastic, Rubber, Composite, Fiberglass, Ceramic, GlassClearOutside North America6402N11000000
     

    Conformal Coatings for Harsh Environments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conformal Coatings. Conformal Coatings for Harsh Environments, Bottle.

    Bottle

    High humidity, harsh chemicals, water submersions, and salt are no match for these electronic coatings. They also resist UV light, so they’ll work outdoors. Use them on circuit boards, sensors, and LED drivers in heavy machinery. They’re thinner than potting compounds, so they flow into the smallest contours of your components to cover them completely.
    PVDF—PVDF coatings are more flexible than epoxy coatings. They’re IPC certified for use on circuit boards. You can also use them to protect against corrosion on metal joints. To apply, brush or spray them on, or dip your components in.
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    Autoclavable
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    PVDF—Hard
     
    Bottle
    1Thick Liquid530No7500.2-65 to 255IPC-CC-830YesAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Cast Iron, Iron, Silver, Plastic, Rubber, Composite, FiberglassClearYes6148N12000000
     
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