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Coatings for Electronics
Also known as conformal coatings, use these coatings to protect circuit boards from moisture. Product regulations restrict sales to the listed jurisdictions/areas.
Acrylic and acrylic lacquer coatings dry quickly. Sprayon EL2000 resists grease, oil, and alkalies.
Silicone coatings have excellent chemical resistance for use in harsh environments.
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Mfr. | Mfr. Model No. | Container Net Weight, oz. | Touch, min. | Overall | Dielectric Strength, V/mil | Thermal Conductivity | Min. | Max. | Specifications Met | For Use Outdoors | For Use On | Color | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Acrylic Coatings | |||||||||||||||
__ | __ | 12 | 3 | 24 hrs. | 1,000 | Not Rated | -85° | 250° | __ | Yes | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel | Clear | Outside United States and Canada | 0000000 | 000000 |
Acrylic Lacquer Coatings | |||||||||||||||
Sprayon | EL2000 | 11 | 10 | 30 min. | 8,000 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 150° | Fed. Spec. TT-L-50 | Yes | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel | Clear | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Silicone Coatings—Hard | |||||||||||||||
__ | __ | 12 | 60 | 72 hrs. | 1,100 | 0.18 W/m-K | -85° | 390° | __ | Yes | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel | Clear | Outside United States and Canada | 0000000 | 00000 |
EMI/RFI Shielding Coatings for Electronics
Protect sensitive electronic parts, enclosures, and prototypes from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) with these coatings. Also known as conductive paint, these coatings block EMI and RFI from disrupting electrical, data, and radio signals, which can cause circuit malfunctioning and data loss.
For best adhesion, apply to clean, oil-free surfaces. If applying to highly chemical-resistant plastics such as PVC and PTFE, use a primer first.
Carbon acrylic coatings are made with ground carbon powder mixed with acrylic. They're best for RFI and low-frequency shielding applications, such as protecting jumpers and resistors in initial prototypes, since they're not as conductive as nickel and silver acrylic coatings. They don’t contain metal, so they’re also great for electronics where metal-filled coatings could cause malfunction, such as metal detectors.
Nickel acrylic coatings are made with nickel flakes mixed with acrylic. They’re the best in our offering for protecting magnetic components, since they absorb and redirect magnetic fields. While not as conductive as silver acrylic coatings, they still protect against a broad spectrum of EMI and RFI frequencies. Use them to repair small circuits on circuit boards and to coat devices such as meter and scanner housings. They have good corrosion resistance.
Silver acrylic coatings are made with silver flakes mixed with acrylic. They’re the most conductive coatings in our offering, so they protect against the broadest spectrum of EMI and RFI frequencies. They’re also the most corrosion resistant. Use them to coat portable electronics, access panels, industrial cabinets, and engine control modules.
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Container Net Weight, oz. | Consistency | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Interference Reduction @ Frequency | Surface Resistivity, ohms/sq. | Min. | Max. | For Use On | For Use Outdoors | Color | Each | |
Carbon Acrylic | ||||||||||||
12 | Thin Liquid | 5 | 24 | 10 dB @ 1 GHz | 100 | -40° | 245° | Plastic | Yes | Black | 000000000 | 000000 |
Nickel Acrylic | ||||||||||||
12 | Thin Liquid | 5 | 24 | 55 dB @ 1 GHz | 0.49 | -40° | 245° | Plastic | Yes | Gray | 000000000 | 00000 |
Silver Acrylic | ||||||||||||
12 | Thin Liquid | 30 | 24 | 70 dB @ 1 GHz | 0.10 | Not Rated | 185° | Plastic | No | Silver | 00000000 | 000000 |