Easy to apply, nonflammable surface modifiers - alternatives to conformal coatings
Consumer demand for electronic devices that are more compact, portable and loaded with features has made protecting sensitive electronic components against soils, contaminants and moisture more challenging than ever before.
Now, 3M brings you a family of fast drying, easy-to-apply, protective electronic coatings for printed circuit boards and other electronic components – all designed to maintain optimal performance and reliability in a broad range of environments and applications.
Figure 1: Closeup of water drops beading up on a circuit board protected with 3M Novec Electronic Grade Coating
These nonflammable surface modifiers offer you a reliable alternative to traditional conformal coatings – combining outstanding performance with easy application.
Features and Benefits
Excellent repellency – reduces the component surface energy, repelling moisture and many liquids
Protects - thermally and electrically stable, with excellent dielectric properties
Thin - provides protection by drying to a one micron thick, clear, uniform protective film
Speed of application - air-dries in seconds, minimizes masking, thermally cures quickly
Ease of application - can be applied via dip, spray*, brush or syringe dispensing
Sustainable – made with sustainable chemistries, they are non ozone-depleting, contain no volatile organic components and have low global warming potential
