Conformal coating from Intertronics is Tack Free In 3 Minutes

6th May 2009

Intertronics

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Conformal coating of electronic assemblies is an often vital protection measure in industries such as automotive, aviation, consumer electronics, domestic appliances and industrial meters and controls – and it is one much under consideration at the present time. Peter Swanson, M.D. at Intertronics explained “there is always great pressure on cycle time for pcb assembly and the cure time of traditional conformal coatings is frequently seen as a bottleneck. Turbo-Coat dries tack-free in 3 minutes and we are delighted therefore that Techspray have again managed to be one step ahead of the pack. Their Turbo-Coat quick dry product is just what is needed to significantly improve efficiency in this area.”

Turbo-Coat dries tack-free in 3 minutes, allowing manufactures to handle boards in 1/3 the time of the most commonly used acrylic coatings. Full cure can be achieved as quickly as 10 minutes with elevated temperatures. Turbo-Coat can be either sprayed or brushed, or boards can be dipped directly into the coating for a thicker layer of protection in a single pass. Because of its low viscosity (averaging 20 cps), Turbo-Coat can generally be used in an automated spray system without the risk of cob-webbing. Turbo-Coat greatly facilitates fast easy production, re-work and repair by its easy workability, and by the inclusion of a UV indicator to speed up black light QC inspection.

Turbo-Coat acrylic conformal coating does not contain chemicals listed under SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern), defined by the European REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances) directive, nor HAPs (Hazardous Air Pollutants), which is defined by the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).

Peter Swanson detailed further “Not only is Turbo-Coat fully RoHS compliant it is also free from many of the typically hazardous solvents contained in other conformal coatings – such as MEK, toluene and xylene - making handling and ventilation easier to manage. At Intertronics we are constantly seeking safer, faster product solutions and this one certainly seems to fit the bill.”