Conformal Coatings

Smaller, finer-pitch devices with higher voltage applications and the move to high-volume manufacturing have necessitated the need for better insulation and increased performance between components on the printed circuit board (PCB). This means faster curing, easier dispensing, and higher reliability. Historically, the use of circuit board coating protection was only used in industries such as aerospace. However, other markets including automotive and consumer electronics have integrated PCB coating material to deliver improved reliability, for (protection from fluids) waterproofing, to safeguard brand image and IP, or to gain a competitive advantage. 

Henkel’s advanced LOCTITE^® brand of conformal coating materials for electronic applications protect PCBs and advanced substrates from thermal shock, moisture, corrosive liquids, and other adverse environmental conditions, ensuring long product life cycles for harsh marine, automotive, medical and consumer electronics applications. With exceptionally fast cure capability and 100% solvent-free formulations, LOCTITE^® conformal coating material provide fast processing and are environmentally responsible. 

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LOCTITE^® Conformal Coating Product Line

With several years of conformal coating formulation expertise, Henkel has developed some of the industry’s most trusted and effective products for electronics coating. Our broad portfolio of chemistry platforms, application options, expansive global resources, and advanced materials that safeguard against thermal shock, moisture, corrosive liquids, and other harmful conditions help manufacturers improve product reliability and lifetime. This includes conformal coating fluid protection waterproofing capabilities to help protect against moisture and corrosion.

The LOCTITE^® conformal coating product range includes a number of different chemistries and application options. This include conformal coating spray for PCB applications that can be dispensed through aerosol containers, providing efficient and cost-effective PCB protection. Conformal coating spray can be applied either manually or automated depending on manufacturing needs. Other application methods include brushing and dipping. Learn more about the different conformal coating chemistry options below.

Process Flow for Conformal Coating

TECHNOMELT^® Peelable Masks & PCB Coatings

As part of Henkel’s broad portfolio of conformal coatings and PCB protective coating products, the TECHNOMELT^® family provides a new and efficient approach to conventional masking techniques and circuit board protection. Diverse and versatile, each of these innovative conformal coating materials exhibits watertight encapsulation, excellent adhesion performance to a variety of substrates, excellent resistance to a variety of environmental stimuli, low viscosity, high dielectric strength, and improved flexibility at low temperatures.

The TECHNOMELT^® portfolio is designed for a range of applications. Prior to applying conformal coating to printed circuit boards (PCBs), certain areas and/or components – called ‘keep out zones’-- must be masked off.  Traditionally this has been a manual process but, in the never-ending quest for production efficiency, manufacturers are opting for automated solutions. That’s why conventional manual taping methods are on their way out and a simplified, sustainable, resource-maximizing solution is in, thanks to Henkel innovation.

Further Resources

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