PlasmaGuard conformal coatings come in two varieties, PlasmaGuard S as a splash proof coating and PlasmaGuard X as a high performance barrier coating
PlasmaGuard S
PlasmaGuard® S is a completely halogen-free nanocoating, typically applied at a thickness of 10 to 200 nanometers. With a water contact angle of more than 105° it effectively minimizes water ingress. This coating is versatile; suitable for a wide array of materials including electronics, plastics, textiles, (nano)membranes and medical devices.
Plasmaguard® S properties:
Very low to no masking efforts required: PlasmaGuard® S is typically applied at a thickness below 200nm, minimizing masking requirements of electrical components.
Excellent membrane breathability: this ultra-thin and highly conformal coating does not impact the breathability of the original membrane or non-woven.
No acoustic impact: It has no audible impact on acoustics, making it suitable for applications where sound quality is crucial.
Invisible and optically transparent: The coating is transparent, making it very suitable for applications where the visual aspect or optical transmission (in the visible range) are essential.
Abrasion resistance: PlasmaGuard® S demonstrates high resistance to abrasion, ensuring long-lasting durability.
Biocompatible: Compliant with ISO 10993-5, it is suitable for medical devices and other biocompatible applications.
Approved for skin contact: The coating adheres to ISO 10993-10 standards.
PlasmaGuard X
PlasmaGuard® X is a fully PFAS free dielectric barrier coating designed for applications requiring the highest level of protection such as PCBA’s, sensors, medical devices, and implants.
This multilayer coating applied at a thickness below 1,5 µm outperforms conventional conformal coatings that are many times thicker.
Plasmaguard® X properties:
Superior barrier coating strength:
In addition to its remarkable PFAS-free composition, PlasmaGuard® X stands out as a superior barrier coating. It outperforms not only other plasma enhanced (PECVD) nanocoatings available in the market but also surpasses traditional conformal coating options such as acrylic, epoxy, silicone, and even parylene. This remarkable strength ensures unparalleled protection for a wide range of applications.
Testing barrier strength:
To substantiate the exceptional barrier properties of PlasmaGuard® X, Europlasma conducted rigorous testing, comparing it with other coating technologies. The tests were performed using a IPC-B-25A board test in artificial sweat.
Testing Methodology:
The leak current was measured on the various tracks of a SIR board (IPC-B-25A) while submerging it in acidic artificial sweat with a 5V voltage applied. A current of 25 mA is considered the threshold for short-circuiting and failure.
Results:
With 1 µm of PlasmaGuard® X, the current remains below 10 µA after 30 days!
At the same thickness, PlasmaGuard® X outperformed existing single layer conformal coating technologies.
Even when the single-layer coatings were applied at multiple thickness, PlasmaGuard® X continued to outperform them.
This groundbreaking result demonstrates that PlasmaGuard® X not only meets but exceeds industry expectations for barrier strength, making it an ideal choice for applications where superior protection is paramount.
PlasmaGuard® S is a completely halogen-free nanocoating, typically applied at a thickness of 10 to 200 nanometers. With a water contact angle of more than 105° it effectively minimizes water ingress. This coating is versatile; suitable for a wide array of materials including electronics, plastics, textiles, (nano)membranes and medical devices.
Plasmaguard® S properties:
Very low to no masking efforts required: PlasmaGuard® S is typically applied at a thickness below 200nm, minimizing masking requirements of electrical components.
Excellent membrane breathability: this ultra-thin and highly conformal coating does not impact the breathability of the original membrane or non-woven.
No acoustic impact: It has no audible impact on acoustics, making it suitable for applications where sound quality is crucial.
Invisible and optically transparent: The coating is transparent, making it very suitable for applications where the visual aspect or optical transmission (in the visible range) are essential.
Abrasion resistance: PlasmaGuard® S demonstrates high resistance to abrasion, ensuring long-lasting durability.
Biocompatible: Compliant with ISO 10993-5, it is suitable for medical devices and other biocompatible applications.
Approved for skin contact: The coating adheres to ISO 10993-10 standards.
PlasmaGuard X
PlasmaGuard® X is a fully PFAS free dielectric barrier coating designed for applications requiring the highest level of protection such as PCBA’s, sensors, medical devices, and implants.
This multilayer coating applied at a thickness below 1,5 µm outperforms conventional conformal coatings that are many times thicker.
Plasmaguard® X properties:
- Exceeds IPX7 and IPX8 requirements
- Very low WVTR (<10-2 g/m²/day)
- Excellent 3D conformality
- Ultra-thin, below 1,5 µm
- Low masking efforts required
- Fully transparent coating with superior optical transmission properties
- Pinhole-free
- Excellent dielectric properties
- Excellent chemical and moisture barrier properties
- Unrivalled sweat and salt water barrier properties
- Biocompatible
Superior barrier coating strength:
In addition to its remarkable PFAS-free composition, PlasmaGuard® X stands out as a superior barrier coating. It outperforms not only other plasma enhanced (PECVD) nanocoatings available in the market but also surpasses traditional conformal coating options such as acrylic, epoxy, silicone, and even parylene. This remarkable strength ensures unparalleled protection for a wide range of applications.
Testing barrier strength:
To substantiate the exceptional barrier properties of PlasmaGuard® X, Europlasma conducted rigorous testing, comparing it with other coating technologies. The tests were performed using a IPC-B-25A board test in artificial sweat.
Testing Methodology:
The leak current was measured on the various tracks of a SIR board (IPC-B-25A) while submerging it in acidic artificial sweat with a 5V voltage applied. A current of 25 mA is considered the threshold for short-circuiting and failure.
Results:
With 1 µm of PlasmaGuard® X, the current remains below 10 µA after 30 days!
At the same thickness, PlasmaGuard® X outperformed existing single layer conformal coating technologies.
Even when the single-layer coatings were applied at multiple thickness, PlasmaGuard® X continued to outperform them.
This groundbreaking result demonstrates that PlasmaGuard® X not only meets but exceeds industry expectations for barrier strength, making it an ideal choice for applications where superior protection is paramount.