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Is conformal coating conductive?

No, conformal coatings are non-conductive, or insulative. The job of conformal coating is to isolate the PCB or components from the environment and even components (i.e. high voltage or high heat) from next...

How do I figure out the shelf life of heat sink compound?

On the tubes, a little lot # is stamped into the seal on the end. For a jar it is printed on the label. That is the date of manufacture. Instructions on insterpreting the lot #: First 2 digits are next...

How do you measure the thickness of conformal coating?

Measuring the thickness of conformal coating is essential to ensure proper application and adherence to the specified requirements. There are several methods used to measure the thickness, and the next...

Is Precision-V 3730 an immediate replacement for 3M Novec 7300?

Yes, Precision-V 3730 is engineered to react and perform the same as 3M Novec 7300. A qualification process should not be necessary switching from one to the other. next...

Does your conformal coating meet IPC-CC-830?

Yes, all our coatings meet IPC-CC-830 standards. IPC-CC-830 defines the requirements for electrical insulating compounds, commonly known as conformal coatings, used to protect printed circuit boards next...

Does your conformal coating meet MIL-I-46058C?

IPC-CC-830 is an industry standard focused on conformal coatings for printed wiring assemblies, while MIL-I-46058 was a military specification for electrical insulating compounds used on printed circuit next...

Will an "canned air" duster leave residue?

No, our dusters do not leave a residue. They contain 100% volatile propellent, which means the chemical completely evaporates. If there is moisture left behind after using duster, that is condensation next...

Does your "canned air" duster contain bitterant additive?

None of our dusters contain bitterant. Many consumer dusters include bitterant to prevent "huffing". That bitterant can be left behind as a residue, so should be avoided when cleaning sensitive or critical next...

When should I clean off no-clean flux when soldering?

If it is not fully activated (brought up to solder temperature), you should not leave any ionic residue behind. You might have to clean if 1. Flux is being used so liberally that it all isn’t next...

Is retail air duster (canned air) safe on electronics?

Avoid cheap retail dusters that contain bitterant if you are working on sensitive electronics. Many retail dusters have bitterant added to prevent huffing. When duster is used in the home, there is concern next...