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Technical Bulletin Sep 08 Conformal Coating Failure Mechanisms Delamination
Technical Bulletin Sep 08 Conformal Coating Failure Mechanisms Delamination
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.
Definition
Causes of Delamination in
Conformal Coating
Examples of Conformal Coating Delamination
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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.
SCH Technologies offer
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