Electronic equipment and devices are highly susceptible to damage. Anything from dust and humidity to high heat and chemical materials can impact the performance of their sensitive internal parts. UV-curable conformal coatings play a crucial role in protecting such components, making these coatings an effective choice for manufacturing electronics like printed circuit boards (PCBs). Learn more about this effective coating type and the advantages it offers to delicate products.
Purpose and Benefits of UV-Curable Conformal Coatings
Lightweight and quick to dry, UV-curable conformal coatings serve as an efficient solution for protecting PCBs and their components while enhancing their lifespan. As the name suggests, these coatings utilize ultraviolet (UV) light to harden. When exposed to specific UV frequencies, the coatings can take mere seconds to dry. The light affects photoinitiators in the conformal coatings, causing a chemical chain reaction called photopolymerization that quickly cures them.
This rapid curing capability boosts productivity, enabling shorter production cycles and assembly times for greater throughput. Whereas UV-curing coatings are a good option for achieving your desired surface finish, be it functional or purely aesthetic in nature, UV-curable conformal coatings are functional coatings designed to specifically protect sensitive electronics.
Manufacturers apply a layer of these versatile coatings to PCB and part surfaces to safeguard them from dust, moisture or humidity, UV light, high heat, and solvents or chemical substances. Conformal coatings also offer flexibility, making them an optimal choice for flexible printed circuits (FPCs). The coatings form a strong bond with circuitry surfaces for reliable adhesion and protection against part failure under various environmental conditions.
Toagosei’s UVX-8048 UV-Curable Conformal Coating
For a strong and reliable UV-cure conformal coating solution, partner with Toagosei America Inc. Our UVX-8048 UV-curable product is a non-solvent conformal coating meant for polyamide substrates. Consisting of acrylates, this conformal coating offers a variety of unique features and benefits, including:
- Solvent-free formulation
- Good FPC adhesion
- Enhanced PCB/FPC durability
- Protection against moisture, dust, and contaminants for short-circuit prevention
- Reduced curing time for enhanced efficiency and productivity
- Ability to confirm electrode potential corrosion status due to the coating’s resin
- Transparency
- Lower running costs and smaller manufacturing footprint
UV-Curable Conformal Coatings at Toagosei America
UV-curable conformal coatings are vital to protecting critical electronics such as PCBs, FPCs, and their intricate components. With the right coating, such products will better withstand harsh or fluctuating environmental conditions, reducing fail rates and extending the operational life of equipment.
If you’re considering UV-curable conformal coatings for your next project, look no further than the efficient and effective UVX-8048 from Toagosei. This quick-dry coating provides enhanced durability, leading to improved performance and cost savings over time.
Toagosei specializes in everything from commodity and performance chemicals to cyanoacrylate instant adhesives and industrial super glues. Part of the global Toagosei Group dating back to 1944, Toagosei America has been assisting clients throughout North and South America in the industrial and consumer markets since 1989. We synthesize, formulate, and manufacture high-quality products to support optimal protection and adhesion as well as productivity and cost-efficiency in our clients’ operations.
Discover the Toagosei America difference in chemical technologies today. Contact our team to learn more about UV-curable conformal coating solutions and how they can support your specific application.