Productronica Show 2016 a success for Conformal Coating Masking Boots
SCH found they were overwhelmed for enquiries for their reusable conformal coating masking boots at the Productronica Show in Munich this November.
Dr Lee Hitchens explains more.
We obviously sell a large range of products related to conformal coating and had enquiries all round. But, we couldn’t believe how much interest was shown in the boots.
In fact, at one point we thought we were going to run out of brochures even though we had brought a ridiculous amount with us!
I guess its because there is very little option for people in coating. You either mask with tape or selectively coat. However, many companies just cannot justify the costs of the machine.
The masking boots offer a great alternative to the tapes and dots and people genuinely save large amounts of money time and time again when we show them the savings!
The use of other materials such as masking tapes, dots and liquid latex can be an effective process in protecting components from ingress of conformal coating.
However, the masking can be labour intensive, difficult and time consuming.
Recyclable masking boots offer a labour saving alternative in both the masking and de-masking stages of the coating process.
This saves you time and money.
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Five reasons to use resuable masking boots in your conformal coating process
- Reduce your masking and de-masking time and therefore conformal coating costs by up to 80%
- Minimise masking errors with conformal coating masking boots since conformal coating can leak into components much more with tapes and dots.
- Have a repeatable process in the conformal coating production area. It is far easier to train an operator to perform the masking operation and there is minimal operator variability in the process.
- It is much easier to spot missed masking points produced by operator error with the brightly coloured masking boots than with masking tape.
- You minimise PCB handling and reduce contamination by applying a boot is easier than applying tapes and boots.
Click conformal coating masking boots FAQs for further questions or conformal coating masking boots for general information.
Or, contact us here at +44 1226 249019 or email sales@schservices.com
Conformal Coating Masking Boots on a circuit board before coating
Conformal Coating Masking Boots FREE TRIAL
SCH has worked hard to develop conformal coating masking boots at an affordable price.We now find that
- We can reduce the costs of the conformal coating masking process by as much as 80%
- Reduce the number of errors in processing by making the masking job much easier and reducing problems like leaking tape I thing of the past
- Reduce the time for masking and de-masking by as much as 80% by simplifying the process
Don’t believe us?
We are happy to provide a free trial of our masking boots so you can test it for yourself. We can then work out your Return on Investment. All we ask is you pay for the carriage of the parts and we will refund this cost against an order if successful.
Click Conformal Coating Masking Boots FREE TRIAL and try the boots today.
Are the Conformal Coating Masking Boots ESD safe?
The short answer is no for our standard boots! The good news is we can make the same boots in ESD safe material for you.
Click conformal coating masking boots FAQs for further questions or conformal coating masking boots for general information.
Or, contact us here at +44 1226 249019 or email sales@schservices.com
Conformal Coating Masking Boots FREE TRIAL
SCH has worked hard to develop conformal coating masking boots at an affordable price. We now find that
- We can reduce the costs of the conformal coating masking process by as much as 80%
- Reduce the number of errors in processing by making the masking job much easier and reducing problems like leaking tape is a thing of the past
- Reduce the time for masking and de-masking by as much as 80% by simplifying the process
Don’t believe us?
We are happy to provide a free trial of our masking boots so you can test it for yourself. We can then work out your Return on Investment. All we ask is you pay for the carriage of the parts and we will refund this cost against an order if successful.
I would like to order some conformal coating masking boots. What do I do?
Conformal Coating Masking Boots on a circuit board before coating
There are two realistic options for getting accurate quotes and designs made for custom boots.
These are:
- Supply a sample of the PCB along with a masking diagram so that we know what needs masking.
- Supply photos of the PCB along with exact dimensions of the components or the component codes . You can get this from the component supplier.
With this information we will then check against stock and quote you a price. Please remember we want to get this right so we cannot guess. We will make the boots to a very high tolerance and need to get the measurements correct.
Click conformal coating masking boots FAQs for further questions or conformal coating masking boots for general information.
Or, contact us here at +44 1226 249019 or email sales@schservices.com
Conformal Coating Masking Boots FREE TRIAL
SCH has worked hard to develop conformal coating masking boots at an affordable price.We now find that
- We can reduce the costs of the conformal coating masking process by as much as 80%
- Reduce the number of errors in processing by making the masking job much easier and reducing problems like leaking tape I thing of the past
- Reduce the time for masking and de-masking by as much as 80% by simplifying the process
Don’t believe us?
We are happy to provide a free trial of our masking boots so you can test it for yourself. We can then work out your Return on Investment. All we ask is you pay for the carriage of the parts and we will refund this cost against an order if successful.
Click Conformal Coating Masking Boots FREE TRIAL and try the boots today.
Do I need ESD Masking Boots for my Conformal Coating Process
ESD protection issues in any electronic manufacturing process are very important. After all, there is little point applying conformal coating if the printed circuit board is damaged by electrostatic discharge in the process.
However, like all considerations in ESD its a matter of balance and a return on your investment. SCH make a range of ESD safe masking boots including custom designs. But, they cost more than the standard boots due to the more expensive resin requirements. So, if you can justify the costs versus the potential risk of ESD damage then we can supply the boots to meet your needs.
Conformal Coating Masking Boots on a circuit board before coating
SCH has worked hard to develop conformal coating masking boots at an affordable price.
We now find that
- We can reduce the costs of the conformal coating masking process by as much as 80%
- Reduce the number of errors in processing by making the masking job much easier and reducing problems like leaking
- Reduce the time for masking and de-masking by as much as 80% by simplifying the process
Don’t believe us?
We are happy to provide a free trial of our masking boots so you can test it for yourself. We can then work out your Return on Investment. All we ask is you pay for the carriage of the parts and we will refund this cost against an order if successful.
For further information on our range of Conformal Coating Masking Materials click
Or, contact us here at +44 1226 249019 or email sales@schservices.com
Save Money using Conformal Coating Masking Boots or Get Your Money Back
As an industry leading authority on conformal coating, SCH Technologies is always working to provide the industry with new innovative solutions to existing problems. Conformal coating masking is a necessary process in many cases but it can be costly, difficult and not value added.
Recently, SCH has worked hard to develop conformal coating masking boots at an affordable price. We now find that we can reduce costs of masking by as much as 80% and reduce the number of errors in processing and time to complete the job.
Don’t believe us?
We are happy to provide a free trial of our masking boots so you can test it for yourself. We can then work out your Return on Investment. If you then place an order with us and you don’t save money then we will give you your money back!
If you would like to speak with someone about this offer, contact us at 01226 249019 or via William@schservices.com.
NEW Conformal Coating Masking Technical Bulletin Available to Download
In conformal coating many components and printed circuit board locations must remain uncoated due to the insulating nature of the coating. The purpose of the conformal coating masking materials is to prevent migration of the conformal coatings into components that need to be clear and designated keep out areas. This applies to both liquid conformal coating and Parylene processing.
Get this basic process wrong and it can be a big problem, leading to the next stage of either repairing the conformal coating leak, stripping the conformal coating off the circuit board, removing a component to replace it or scrapping the board.
Understand the fundamentals of conformal coating masking, what different materials are available, the problems associated with these masking products and how to get the best out of your process.
Click Conformal Coating Masking to go direct to the link or Contact Us direct.
I would like to have a quotation for custom reusable masking boots for my conformal coating process. What do I do?
There are two realistic options for getting accurate quotes and designs made for custom boots. These are:
- Supply a sample of the PCB along with a masking diagram so that we know what needs masking.
- Supply photos of the PCB along with exact dimensions and specification of the components. You can get this from the component supplier.
With this information we will then check against stock and quote you a price. Please remember we want to get this right so we cannot guess. We will make the boots to a very high tolerance and need to get the measurements correct.
Want a Free Trial?
We are so confident that you will like the boots we are happy to prepare a free sample set for you to trial. We need you to provide the connector details for the board you wish to test and we will make the sample set free of charge.
All we ask is that you pay the price of the carriage as a small commitment for a big return on investment.
Contact us today to know more about it.
How often can we reuse the conformal coating masking boots in our process?
The number of times a masking boot, cap or plug is reusable is dependent on a number of factors including:
1. The conformal coating process
2. The complexity of the boot
3. The thickness of the wall of the boot
4. The conformal coating material used
5. How tight you require the boot to fit
The conformal coating process
If you require a tightly fitting gasket seal for processes like dipping or parylene coating you may not be able to use the boot more than 1-2 times. This is because the seal has to be perfect. But, for typical spray coating processes most boots can be reused 20-50 times. In fact, we have some boots that have never been replaced and still in use in our coating service that have probably been used over 400-500 times. They last a long time.
The complexity of the boot
The more complex the boot the more likely it will get damaged. A simple molex connector or cap box will be more durable than a three piece boot which is connected together purely down to operator handling
The thickness of the wall of the boot
All of the boots are custom made so we can vary the thickness of the walls. However, the thinner we make them the more likely they will get damaged eventually. The balance to this as that if the walls are too thick you get shadowing effects around the component and it may not fit in around tightly packed PCBs.
The conformal coating material used
Some solvents could react with the silicone boot. In reality very few do and 99% of conformal coatings are perfectly fine with the boots. But, if in doubt, check.
How tight you require the boot to fit
If you want a tight fitting boot then it makes sense that the boot will stretch with use when pulled off and pushed on. If you don’t need it tight then we can design it this way.
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Where are Conformal Coating Masking Boots Used?
How are Conformal Coating Masking Boots Used?
Why Use Conformal Coating Masking Boots?
What Types of Masking Boots are Available from SCH?
What if you want to find out if SCH have your custom boot or you would like to have boots made?
What Conformal Coating Materials can be used with the Masking Boots?
How often can we reuse the conformal coating masking boots?
What is the temperature limitation of the conformal coating masking boots?
How can a conformal coating masking boot leak?
How do I clean and maintain my conformal coating masking boot?
NEW Conformal Coating Masking Boots for Parylene and Liquid Conformal Coating Processing from SCH
Conformal Coating Molex Masking Boot: An example of what SCH can offer
This month SCH has launched a brand new range of standard and custom boots solutions for masking of printed circuit boards before application of parylene or conformal coating.
Why Use Conformal Coating Masking Boots?
Masking boots are an integral part of a full masking solution in coating applications for printed circuit boards, whether this is for a liquid conformal coating process or a vapour deposition process such as parylene. Many components and printed circuit board locations must remain uncoated and the purpose of the conformal coating masking boots is to prevent migration of the conformal coatings into components and keep out areas.
What Conformal Coating Materials can be used with the Masking Boots?
The masking boots are compatible with the full range of conformal coating materials and solvents including all of the parylene compositions and the liquid conformal coatings like acrylics, polyurethanes, silicones and epoxies. The boots are generally made of silicone rubber but alternative materials can be used depending on the application.
For more information click Conformal Coating Masking Boots now or go to our general conformal coating masking materials page.
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