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    In conformal coating, there are several mechanisms that cause failure of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Delamination in conformal coating is where the coating lifts from the surface of the PCB, leaving the area below exposed. In a series of technical bulletins SCH will examine the common failure mechanisms in conformal coating including capillary flow, delamination, cracking, loss of adhesion, de-wetting, corrosion, orange peel, pin holes, bubbles and foam.

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    In conformal coating, there are several mechanisms that cause failure of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Delamination in conformal coating is where the coating lifts from the surface of the PCB, leaving the area below exposed. In a series of technical bulletins SCH will examine the common failure mechanisms in conformal coating including capillary flow, delamination, cracking, loss of adhesion, de-wetting, corrosion, orange peel, pin holes, bubbles and foam.

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    Technical Bulletin Sep 08 Conformal Coating Failure Mechanisms Delamination

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    In conformal coating, there are several mechanisms that cause failure of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Delamination in conformal coating is where the coating lifts from the surface of the PCB, leaving the area below exposed. In a series of technical bulletins SCH will examine the common failure mechanisms in conformal coating including capillary flow, delamination, cracking, loss of adhesion, de-wetting, corrosion, orange peel, pin holes, bubbles and foam.

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    Technical Bulletin Sep 08


    Common failure mechanisms in conformal coating

    In conformal coating, there are several mechanisms that cause failure of printed circuit boards
    (PCBs). In a series of technical bulletins SCH will examine the common failure mechanisms in
    conformal coating including capillary flow, delamination, cracking, loss of adhesion, de-
    wetting, corrosion, orange peel, pin holes, bubbles and foam.

    Conformal Coating Failure


    Mechanism: Delamination

    Definition

    Delamination in conformal coating


    is where the coating lifts from the
    surface of the PCB, leaving the
    area below exposed.

     
    Causes of Delamination in
    Conformal Coating

    Factors that influence delamination


    include:

    1. Cleanliness of the surface for


    adhesion
    2. Compatibility between the
    coating and the surface
    adhered to due to surface
    energies mismatch
    3. Permeability to moisture  
    4. Degree of coating cure

     
    Examples of Conformal Coating Delamination

    SCH Technologies is a Trading Name of SCH Services Limited 
    Newburgh Building, McLintock Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. S70 6BF 
     
    Tel: +44 (0)1226 297711 Fax: +44 (0)1226 297733 
    www.conformalcoating.co.uk  SCH Technologies are ISO9001 and ISO14001certified
     
     

     
    Examples of Delamination Effects
     
    Examples are shown in the
    images throughout the bulletin
    where the conformal coating has
    lifted away from the surfaces,
    leaving torn and/or non adhered
    coating, producing a poor finish.

    How to stop Delamination in


    Conformal Coating
     
    It is possible to minimise
    delamination effects by using
    techniques such as

    • Reducing the coating


    thickness

    • Reduce force drying (thermal


    profile)

    • Remove contamination such


    as mould release agents
     
    • Apply a primer to treat the
    Examples of Conformal Coating Delamination
    board surface

    • Change the coating and / or


    surface finish so the surface
    energies are more favourable.

     
    SCH Technologies offer

    • Conformal coating Subcontract Services


    Future Bulletins
    • Conformal Coating Application Equipment
    Common Conformal Coating
    • Humiseal Conformal Coatings
    Failure Mechanisms covering
    cracking, loss of adhesion, de- • Conformal Coating Training courses
    wetting, corrosion, orange peel, • Conformal Coating Consultation &
    pin holes, bubbles and foam. troubleshooting
    PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

    SCH Technologies is a Trading Name of SCH Services Limited 
    Newburgh Building, McLintock Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. S70 6BF 
     
    Tel: +44 (0)1226 297711 Fax: +44 (0)1226 297733 
    www.conformalcoating.co.uk  SCH Technologies are ISO9001 and ISO14001certified

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