How Do You Apply Conformal Coating?
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...
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Is Conformal Coating Waterproof?
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...
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How do you decide on the best type of conformal coating?
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...
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Ultimate Guide to Diagnostic Freeze Spray
Diagnosing and repairing electronics can be painstaking and sometimes frustrating work. Problems can be intermittent, and the faulty area difficult to locate on the PCB. Freeze spray is an essential tool, because it helps identify faulty components,...
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Ultimate Guide to Temporary Solder Mask
Temporary solder mask (also called "spot mask") is used every day in the assembly of electronic circuit boards. Solder mask is engineered to protect thru-holes or "vias" in wave soldering. It has to withstand extreme soldering temperatures and...
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#1 Fiber Optic Cleaning Solution for a #2 Problem
CASE STUDY: Fiber Optic Connector Failures at a Waste Incineration Plant By Kevin Pawlowski, Marketing Communications Manager At Chemtronics, we offer cleaning solutions for the messiest problems, and it doesn’t get messier than a waste...
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Ultimate Guide to Degreasers & Precision Cleaners
What Is a Degreaser? A degreaser (also called a precision cleaner or maintenance cleaner, and in automotive use, a carb or brake cleaner) is a solvent- or water-based cleaner designed to remove common industrial contamination, such as: Grease...
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Products Engineered to Reduce Climate Change Impact
As the impact of greenhouse gases on the global climate becomes more apparent, companies are seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations. In anticipation of this, the Chemtronics R&D team has been hard at work developing new products...
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Overcoat Pen Can Lock Together Connector and Lock Out Moisture
By Edward J. Forrest, Jr., rMSâ„¢ Protection of high value connectors is far less expensive than replacement. At what point does fretting create signal loss? Best practice prevents it in the first place.
The electronics industry has long used...
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Ultimate Guide to “Canned Air” / Aerosol Dusters
Aerosol duster, commonly referred to as “canned air,” “compressed air,” or “dusting gas,” is used to dislodge dust and dirt with a pressurized blast. While compressed air lines are often used on production...
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Extra strength, nonflammable solvent that removes heavy and encrusted flux deposits
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Easy to use tool for fast and effective end-face cleaning of fiber connectors