Specialty Coating Systems
For over 40 years, Specialty Coating Systems has provided high quality Parylene conformal coating services and expertise to the medical device, electronics, automotive and military/aerospace industries.
SCS is the leader in Parylene conformal coating services and technologies with over 40 years experience and 11 locations around the world.
Specialty Coating Systems leads the industry in providing Parylene solutions for its global customers’ advanced technologies. SCS is a direct descendant of the companies that originally developed Parylene, and we have 40 years of experience and expertise that we leverage on every project for our customers - from the initial planning phases, to advanced engineering, to the development of application processes.
Our worldwide resources include highly experienced sales engineers, some of the world’s foremost Parylene specialists, and expert manufacturing personnel, working in eleven state-of-the-art coating facilities around the globe. In addition to Parylene coating services, we design and manufacture industry-leading Parylene deposition systems; liquid spray, dip and spin coating systems; ionic contamination test systems; and UV and thermal cure units. Our equipment is used in environments that range from university and research labs to high-volume production applications.
Our extensive and proactive approach to production and quality requirements - testing, validating, documenting and processing provides our customers peace of mind and minimizes their resources needed to meet the most challenging industry specifications and quality requirements.
The SCS portfolio includes:
- Parylene Coating Services
- Parylene Deposition Systems
- Parylene Dimer
- Spray Coating Systems
- Spin Coating Systems
- Dip Coating Systems
- Ionic Contamination Test Systems
Specialty Coating Systems Postings
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SCS Parylene Deposition System
Technology for advanced conformal coating applications. SCS offers Parylene deposition systems that range from a portable laboratory unit to production models for high-volume manufacturing applications. SCS Parylene deposition systems...
Ionograph® SMD V - Ionic Contamination Test System
Fast and accurate ionic contamination cleanliness testing. Dynamic testing of ionic contamination is a widely approved and followed standard. So, too, is the equipment that makes it possible - SCS Ionograph®. Available...
SCS Dip Coating systems, which are available in free-standing floor or tabletop models, are specifically designed for production applications that do not require large in-line systems. SCS dip coating systems can be used to apply a range of coatin...
When materials require UV curing, manufacturers turn to the SCS Precision UVC as a reliable, robust staple in their production line. When mated with the SCS Precisioncoat, components move from coating to curing automatically, with the UV cure proc...
SCS Precisioncoat V - PCB Spray Coating System
To achieve excellent reliability, repeatability and efficiency in spray and dispense applications, the choice is the SCS Precisioncoat V, a new coating system for demanding production requirements. The redesigned SCS Precisioncoat V prov...
Parylene conformal coatings play a critical role in protecting today's electronic components. And as electronic packages continue to become smaller and more complex, we will continue to deliver ultra-thin and pinhole-free electronics coatings...
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WHY test for Ionic Contamination?
Apr 17, 2023 | Specialty Coating Systems
Ionic contamination is a leading cause in the degradation and corrosion of electronic assemblies, leading to lifetime limitation and field failure (Fig. 1). Ionic residue comes from a variety of sources shown in Fig. 2 opposite: Examples of ionic contaminants: * Anions * Cations * Weak Organic Acid...
107 news releases »
SCS to Introduce New PrecisionAdvance Conveyor Technology at APEX
Apr 03, 2024 | Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce its participation in the highly anticipated 2024 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place April 9-11, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Attendees are invited to visit SCS at Booth #4212 to explore the company's comprehensive portfolio of coatings and innovative systems.
SCS to Exhibit Its Extensive Array of Conformal Coating Services at productronica 2023
Oct 16, 2023 | Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at productronica 2023, scheduled to take place Nov. 14-17 at Neue Messe München in Munich, Germany. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore SCS's conformal coating services and equipment technologies at Hall A4, Stand 40.
SCS Expands European Capabilities with Addition of Liquid Coating Services
Oct 16, 2023 | Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce the integration of liquid coating capabilities into its Woking, England, facility. This expansion enables SCS to effectively meet the growing demand for liquid coating solutions in Europe, further enhancing its position as a leading provider of advanced conformal coating services.
Oct 16, 2023 | Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is proud to announce that their Clear Lake, Wisconsin coating facility has achieved Nadcap® accreditation for conformal coating of electronics – printed board assemblies. This prestigious accreditation reaffirms SCS's commitment to meeting the highest standards of quality and reliability in the industry.
Mar 27, 2023 | Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that Brent Frizzell, Electronics and Transportation Market Segment Manager, will present during the upcoming Battery & Electrification Summit. The presentation entitled, "Electrification System Design & Advanced Conformal Coatings" is scheduled to take place, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2 p.m. EDT.
SCS Coating Specialists Participate in Tech Briefs Webinar on Coatings for Long-Term Performance
Feb 13, 2023 | Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it will participate in a Tech Briefs / SAE Media Group webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 at 2 p.m. EDT. The webinar entitled, "Conformal Coatings for Product Reliability and Long-term Performance" will be presented by Tim Seifert, Aerospace & Defense Market Manager, and Lamar Young, Technical Manager. The webinar is now open for registration at: scswebinars.com.
SCS Presents Quality Associates with Representative of the Year Award during APEX
Jan 30, 2023 | Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce that it presented Quality Associates with its 'Representative of the Year Award' during the recent 2023 IPC APEX EXPO. Quality Associates represents SCS' PrecisionCoat spray and dispense line, cure ovens and ionic contamination test systems in the states of Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky.
SCS to Showcase Industry-leading Coating and Curing Technologies at the 2023 IPC APEX EXPO
Jan 16, 2023 | Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) will exhibit in Booth #2301 at the 2023 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Jan. 24-26, 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. The SCS team will showcase the Precisioncoat VI, PrecisionCure UVC (MUV) and conformal coating services.
SCS Announces Availability of New PlasmaGuard™ Nanocoating Services
Jan 09, 2023 | Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) has announced the availability of a new coating line within its service portfolio –PlasmaGuard™ conformal coatings. Applied through a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition process (PECVD), PlasmaGuard nanocoatings are environmentally-friendly, halogen-free and provide excellent splash-proof and waterproof barrier protection to a wide range of electronics components and devices.
SCS Achieves Nadcap® Accreditation for Conformal Coating of Electronics - Printed Board Assemblies
Dec 21, 2022 | Specialty Coating Systems' (SCS) Indianapolis coating facility has achieved Nadcap® accreditation for conformal coating of electronics – printed board assemblies, demonstrating their continued commitment to quality.
