Bungard Green Printed Circuit Board Coating produces a professional, green protective coating for completed PCBs. Subsequent repairs or changes can be simply made through the coating.
Buy Dow Corning 3140 RTV Silicone Coating Clear 310ml – a high quality, one-part flowable silicone coating designed to provide long term coating against moisture and atmospheric contaminants, especially where a solvent-free RTV product is required.
Room temperature cure
Neutral alkoxy cure system
Stable and flexible from –50°C to +200°C
Excellent dielectric properties
Translucent
Good adhesion to glass, ceramics, metals, silicone rubber and many plastics
Applications include coating of cable terminations in electronics enclosures, connectors, oscillator crystals, PCBs and thick film hybrids
Buy Dow Corning 3140 RTV Silicone Coating Clear 90ml – a high quality, one-part flowable silicone coating designed to provide long term coating against moisture and atmospheric contaminants, especially where a solvent-free RTV product is required.
Room temperature cure
Neutral alkoxy cure system
Stable and flexible from –50°C to +200°C
Excellent dielectric properties
Translucent
Good adhesion to glass, ceramics, metals, silicone rubber and many plastics
Applications include coating of cable terminations in electronics enclosures, connectors, oscillator crystals, PCBs and thick film hybrids
Electrolube AFA is an acrylic conformal coating manufactured without hazardous aromatic solvents.
It is designed to protect electronic circuitry and meets the requirements of many industry standards. AFA is also UL approved, achieving flame retardancy to UL94 V-0.
Excellent clarity
Ideal for LED applications
Free from aromatic solvents such as Toluene and Xylene
Excellent protection in humid environments
May be removed with solvents such as Electrolube Ultrasolve (ULS)
Acrylic Protective Laquer (APL) is a flexible, fast drying acrylic conformal coating used for the protection of electronic circuitry. It has been formulated for professional use only and meets the requirements of a variety of international standards.
Excellent clarity, ideal for LED applications
Offers excellent adhesion to all substrates
Good temperature range and dielectric properties
May be soldered through UV trace to aid inspection
May be removed with solvents such as Ultrasolve (ULS)
Conformal Coating SCC3 200ml Clear from Electrolube is a flexible, modified silicone resin conformal coating especially formulated for the protection and camouflage of defence and aerospace electronic assemblies.
Provides protection from the environment
Increases the lifetime of vital equipment in harsh conditions
Exhibits excellent adhesion and resistance to salt spray and moisture
Wide temperature range and good dielectric properties at all frequencies
When fully cured, the coating is resistant to most solvents but may be soldered through for repair activities
Electrolube HPA05L High Performance Acrylic Conformal Coating 5L is a high performance acrylic conformal coating specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of many applications found in the defence and aerospace industries. HPA is approved to MIL-I-46058C and has been formulated for professional use only.
HPA can be sprayed, dipped or brushed. The thickness of the coating depends on the method of application (typically 25-75 microns). Temperatures of less than 16°C or relative humidity in excess of 75% are unsuitable for the application of HPA. As is the case for all solvent based conformal coatings, adequate extraction should be used (refer to MSDS for further information).
Excellent performance in a wide range of challenging conditions; military approved
Transparent coating with excellent clarity; ideal for LED applications and those exposed to UV light
High adhesion to a wide variety of substrates and resistant to mould growth
Ideal for applications requiring rework; can be removed with Electrolube ULS
Electrolube PCM is a flexible, solvent-resistant latex for masking components, connectors and other items during wave soldering and conformal coating processes.
PCM ensures that sensitive items and areas requiring further processing are not coated. It is particularly suitable for protecting areas from ingress of conformal coating, e.g. pin connectors, adjustable pots, IC sockets etc. It is also suitable as a spot mask for wave soldering applications.
The high film strength of PCM means that it can be peeled by hand without breaking or leaving residues.
Flexible latex for masking components
Manual removal, leaving no residue
Solvent resistant
Does not contaminate conformal coatings
Dries at room temperature
High film strength, does not break easily
Can be accurately applied using automated dispensing machines
Buy Electrolube Peelable Coating Mask - Synthetic 250ml, is a peelable coating with extended shelf-life and good solvent resistance making it suitable for masking components, connectors and other items during conformal coating. The high film strength allows it to be peeled by hand without breaking or leaving residues. Also suitable as a solder mask in wave soldering applications.
Does not dissolve in solvents
Does not contaminate conformal coating
Ammonia-free
Low viscosity for ease of application
Use with dip, spray or brush applied conformal coatings
RoHS Compliant (2002/95/EC)
Shelf life 12 months
Suggested thickness approx. 1mm
Drying time (1mm): 30 mins @ 65°C or 20 mins @ 80°C
Electrolube PUC is a tough, flexible, modified polyurethane conformal coating, specifically designed for the protection of electronic circuitry. PUC has excellent mechanical and dielectric properties.
Excellent abrasion resistance and mechanical strength
Excellent adhesion under all climatic conditions
UV trace to aid inspection
High level of flexibility, even at low temperatures
Excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals and solvents
Electrolube's SCP Silver Conductive Paint produces a thin, smooth, adherent, flexible film with high electrical conductivity, that can be applied on a variety of substrates, including plastics, paper, wood, textiles, glass, ceramics and metals.
The paint can be applied by brushing, spraying or dipping and dries quickly at room temperature. It is suitable for PCB design and repair, screening plastic housings against high frequency fields, making earth strips, connections to non-solderable surfaces, electro-plating pre-coats, contact surfaces, potentiometer tracks, etc.
Universal Acrylic Conformal Coating Thinners (UAT) is a high purity solvent blend designed for use with all Electrolube acrylic based coatings. Electrolube coatings suitable for use with UAT are:
The primary use of UAT is to dilute coatings for use in dip and spray coating applications, however it can be used to clean coating equipment which has been used with the above coatings.
For the correct mix ratios please refer to the Technical Specification.
PLASTIK 70 is a highly effective, quick drying, transparent insulating and protective clear lacquer coating for use in protecting printed circuit boards (PCBs) from humidity and environmental attack and overcomes electrical leakages and short circuits. By applying this acrylic resin lacquer three times to the same area (allowing 30 minutes between applications) a dielectric strength of 16kV is obtained. For repair work and maintenance PLASTIK 70 clear lacquer can be soldered through, or totally removed with a suitable solvent. As a low viscosity fixing and insulating lacquer, PLASTIK 70 can also be used as extra/after insulation of coils and transformers and overcomes disturbing noises. PLASTIK 70 can also be used as a universal protective coating on any surface like metal, paper, ornaments, paintings, furniture, etc.
A 200ml aerosol can of graphite spray. An extremely useful conductive coating for many materials including glass and plastics. It is ideal for screening casings made of plastics or wood and the repair of damaged screens of cathode ray tubes. The coating also assists with the elimination of static charges in plastic casings and the lubrication of high voltage switchgear.
A 1 Litre can of graphite coating for application with a brush. An extremely useful conductive coating for many materials including glass and plastics. It is ideal for screening casings made of plastics or wood and the repair of damaged screens of cathode ray tubes. The coating also assists with the elimination of static charges in plastic casings and the lubrication of high voltage switchgear.
A useful spray for use primarily in the production of printed circuit boards. This spray when applied to paper will render the paper translucent and transparent so that PCB designs in journals can be used in photo-etch PCB production.
Suitable also for use with PCB production software, when the output has been copied to paper via a dot matrix or laser printer
Loctite SF 7400 is a solvent-based dark red pigmented organic polymer ink for use on electronic equipment. It dries quickly and has excellent adhesion to a range of materials. It is ideal for tamper-proofing adjustment points or marking components to indicate they have been set or tested.
Loctite SF 7900 Ceramic Shield is a ceramic dry-film protective coating for MIG/MAG welding processes. It protects contact tips and welding nozzles by preventing adhesion of welding spatter.
This results in significantly longer processing sessions without the necessity of cleaning of the welding equipment, resulting in a reduction of downtime. Loctite SF 7900's ceramic shield repellent film also protects against adhering spatter on jigs, fixtures or fittings, power cables, sensors, metal components and the jaws of spot welding systems.
Easy to apply
Excellent adhesion of coating
Spray coating dries within seconds
Protects contact tips, welding nozzles and jigs from welding spatter
Eliminates costs for mechanical cleaning equipment
Improve quality of welding seams
Increase productivity by up to 10%
Reduce running costs for consumables by up to 70%
Costs of the protective coating are only a few pence per shift
Buy Multicore Spot On Solder Resist 250ml – a peelable solder resist that can be applied by hand direct from the bottle, or can be thinned with up to 50% water for brush or spray application.
Temporary solder resist
Opaque white liquid
2mm application thickness
Peel-off removal
Suitable for use with printed circuit boards prior to soldering
Dries in 2 hours at ambient temperature or 40 minutes at 80°C
Not recommended for use on PCBs that require washing after soldering
Qualitek Ceasolder is a temporary, peelable latex mask designed for electronic assembly applications.
It prevents solder from flowing into contacts, screw heads, terminals and plated through-holes. The latex material is heat stable so it masks and protects the boards through the entire assembly and reflow process.
Ceasolder is non-flammable, VOC-free, non-toxic and has only a moderate odour.
Easy to peel off
Fast cure time
Non-flammable
Protects sensitive components
May be used for leaded or high-temperature lead-free processes
Stannol Solder Mask 100 is used to keep selected areas of a PCB free of solder during flow or hand soldering. It can be used on individual contacts, holes or a large area of the board.
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