Avionics

Aircraft, missiles, satellites, and spacecraft avionics are exposed to a wide gamut of environmental challenges and loss of functionality due to extreme temperature changes, outgassing, and many other issues that can cause components, sensors, and printed circuit boards to fail.

Dymax one-part, no solvents added, halogen-free, RoHS and REACH-compliant materials exhibit exceptional protection against many of these detrimental forces. UV/LED light-curable products provide manufacturers with an alternative to solvent-based systems and offer greener solutions that help reduce scrap and hazardous waste.

For PC board-level applications, conformal coatings provide excellent coverage and protection of components. Many formulations are UL94-V0 flammability rated, have secondary moisture cure for shadow areas, and meet rigorous ASTM E595 and Mil-Std 883 Method 5011 standards, important approvals for space-critical assemblies.

Encapsulants guard PCBs against moisture, chemicals, and contaminants and maskants shield parts from finishing processes. For precise placement of critical components during active alignment, positioning adhesives exhibit very low volumetric shrinkage and low CTE. Staking and ruggedizing adhesives fortify components and reduce stress due to shock and vibration.

Primary applications include: 

•    Avionic systems control and support satellites and manned or unmanned spacecraft
•    Navigation, communication, terrestrial, weather, and system controls
•    Aircraft health management
•    Surveillance
•    Missile guidance systems
•    Camera module bonding
•    Thermal management and ruggedizing
•    Imaging sensors used for ground proximity, flight controls, landing gear, and other aircraft health systems

For customers in the U.S. and Europe who need contract manufacturing for their electronics applications, Electronic Coating Technologies is a premier partner to Dymax and leading provider of coating services. Not available in Asia.