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Bulletin Nov 08 Conformal Coating Failure Mechanisms
Bulletin Nov 08 Conformal Coating Failure Mechanisms
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
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.
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