Also known as conformal coatings, these coatings protect circuit boards and other electronics from moisture, dust, and static. They’re thinner than potting compounds, so they flow into the smallest contours of your components to cover them completely. Apply these coatings without needing a potting box or other container. You can remove them if necessary.

Acrylic and acrylic lacquer coatings are our thinnest option, so they’re the easiest to apply. They’ll also come off the easiest when you have to rework or repair your component—just use a solvent. These coatings dry in a day or less.

Silicone coatings protect components over a wide range of temperatures. They’re also the most flexible of our conformal coatings, so they won’t crack from vibration. However, they’re thicker than acrylic coatings, so they’re more difficult to apply and remove.

Urethane coatings are the best choice for harsh environments. They have the best chemical resistance in our offering, and they’re extra hard for the best resistance to scrapes. Plus, they won’t crack in low temperatures. However, they aren’t as flexible as silicone coatings, so they’re worse at handling vibration. They’re also harder to apply than acrylic coatings because they’re thicker.

Coatings in a bottle come with a brush for touch-ups. Coatings in a pen are best for precise application. Use them to repair scratches and chips on components, or touch up areas you missed while coating. They’re also good for blocking off areas you don’t want solder to flow into.

Coatings with ultraviolet visibility show up under a black light, so you can easily check if you’ve applied them evenly.

Coatings that meet IPC-CC-830 are certified for use on circuit boards. Coatings that meet UL 94 V-0 have passed a test for flame retardance.

Coatings that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted due to VOC regulations.

High humidity, harsh chemicals, water submersions, and salt are no match for these electronic coatings. They also resist UV light, so they’ll work outdoors. Use them on circuit boards, sensors, and LED drivers in heavy machinery. Also known as conformal coatings, they’re thinner than potting compounds, so they flow into the smallest contours of your components to cover them completely.

PVDF coatings are more flexible than epoxy coatings. They’re IPC certified for use on circuit boards. You can also use them to protect against corrosion on metal joints. To apply, brush or spray them on, or dip your components in.