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    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, dewetting, 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). In a series of technical bulletins SCH will examine the common failure mechanisms in conformal coating including capillary flow, delamination, cracking, loss of adhesion, dewetting, corrosion, orange peel, pin holes, bubbles and foam.

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    Bulletin Nov 08 Conformal Coating Failure Mechanisms

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    Technical Bulletin Nov 08


    Common failure mechanisms in conformal coating: De-wetting

    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: De-wetting

    Definition

    De-wetting is the tendency of the


    coating material to refuse to wet
    the surface that it has been applied
    to evenly.

    Causes of de-wetting in Conformal


    Coating

    Factors that influence de-wetting


    usually involve non-ionic
    contamination such as:

    1. Residues from board


    manufacture including silicone
    surfactants from solder resist &
    HASL rinse contamination
    2. Component residues like mould
    release agents
    3. Silicone oil from adhesives in
    production.
    4. Soldering processes
    5. Cleaning bath contamination
    where rinsing has failed
    Examples of Conformal Coating De-wetting
    6. Operator handling adding
    contaminants  

    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 De-wetting
     
    Examples are shown in the
    images throughout the bulletin
    where the conformal coating has
    de-wetting, potentially providing
    inadequate coating protection to
    the board surface.

    How to stop De-wetting in


    Conformal Coating

    It is possible to minimise conformal


    coating de-wetting effects by
    three processes:

    1. Minimise the contaminants


    that are on the component
    parts before assembly. This
    includes laminate &
    component cleanliness
    control before assembly and
    selection of low residue
    process materials including
    fluxes and pastes.
    2. Clean the boards before
    coating to ensure cleanliness.
    3. After coating, locally strip the
    Examples of Conformal Coating De-wetting
    de-wetted area and re-apply
    the coating to the correct
    specification.
    SCH Technologies offer

    • Conformal coating Subcontract Services


    Future Bulletins
    • Conformal Coating Application Equipment
    Common Conformal Coating
    • Humiseal Conformal Coatings
    Failure Mechanisms covering de-
    lamination, 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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