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Sustain Components Through Harsh Service Environments with a Cost-Effective, Automotive Coatings Solution

Sustain Components Through Harsh Service Environments with a Cost-Effective, Proven, Coating Solution

HZO coatings have high dielectric strength and superior resistance to corrosion and other hazards at 50% thickness of conventional coatings. 

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Meet Application Specifications

HZO Parylene compared to traditional solutions.

PROTECTION CHARACTERISTIC UNPROTECTED PCB MECHANICAL SEAL SILICONE/ACRYLIC COATINGS PARYLENE COATINGS
Protection Barrier None Good, but can be compromised with drops & temperature. Good, but can be thick & porous depending on application. Excellent. Can peel if not properly applied.
Hydrophobic No No Yes Partial
Thickness N.A. Millimeters μm – millimeters 2μm – 50μm
Water Protection Poor Good – Ingress
Poor – Penetration
Good Excellent
Salt / Chemical Protection Poor Poor Varies High
Durability Low Varies Varies High
Submersion Test Time to Failure Seconds (IP Rating N.A.) Varies Varies Days to Weeks
(IPX7 – IPX8)
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Enhanced Resistance to Heavy Vibrations and Shock

Due to the thinness of HZO coatings, there is no impact on the mechanical functionality of components.

Moisture, Submersion, and Corrosion Protection

Tested for 1,000 hours of continuous submersion. Parylene C’s WTVR and gas permeability properties are exceptionally low. 
Polymer Gas Permeability at 25 °C, (cc·mm)/ (m2·day·atm) WVTR
(g·mm)/ (m2·day)
N2 O2 CO2 H2 H2S SO2 CI2
Parylene C 0.4 2.8 3.0 43.3 5.1 4.3 0.1 0.08
Parylene N 3.0 15.4 84.3 212.6 313 745 29.2 0.59
Parylene D 1.8 12.6 5.1 - 0.6 1.9 0.2 0.09
Parylene F (VT-4) - 16.7 - - - - - 0.28
Epoxy (ER) 1.6 4 3.1 43.3 - - - 0.94
Polyurethane (UR) 31.5 78.7 1.81 - - - - 0.93
Silicone (SR) - 19,685 118,110 17,717 - - - -

Barrier Protection and Chemical Resistance

Protect mobility components from:

HUMIDITY

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OIL

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ANTIFREEZE

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CLEANERS

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Beneficial Thermal Properties

HZO Parylene: 

  • Allows for good heat dissipation
  • UL 94-VO certified
  • Can protect at temperatures up to 250°C
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Beneficial Electrical Properties 

Parylene Electrical Properties 

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES HZO PARYLENE C HZO PARYLENE N HZO PARYLENE F (VT-4) ASTM METHOD
Dielectric strength (V) @ 25.4 μm (1 mil) 5,500 7,000 4,700 D149
Dielectric strength (V/μm) @ 25.4 μm (1 mil) 220 276 187 D149
Dielectric constant (60 Hz) 3.13 2.65 2.24 D150
Dielectric constant (1 kHz) 3.01 2.65 2.24 D150
Dielectric constant (1 MHz) 2.92 2.65 2.23 D150
Dissipation factor (60 Hz) 0.022 0.0002 0.0002 D150
Dissipation factor (1 kHz) 0.017 0.0002 0.012 D150
Dissipation factor (1 MHz) 0.013 0.0006 0.012 D150
Volume resistivity (23 oC, 50% RH, Ω·cm) 6.0 x 1016 1 x 1017 2.8 x 1016 D257
Surface resistivity (23 oC, 50% RH, Ω) 1.0 x 1015 1 x 1013 5.9 x 1015 D257
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Low dielectric constant with good high-frequency properties

Good dielectric strength

High bulk and surface resistance

Insulation

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Facilitate Lightweighting and Save Space

HZO coatings pass IPC CC-830C test at 50% film thickness of other conformal coatings.

THICKNESS (MM) 0.1 TO 5 5 TO 12.5 12.5 TO 25 12.5 TO 50.8
Relevant Standards UT Type in Upcoming IPC-CC-830C UT Type in Upcoming IPC-CC-830C IPC-CC-830B NASA-STD-8739.1B
Protection Level IPX3 / IPX4 IPX4 / IPX7 IPX7 / IPX8 IPX7 / IPX8
Appropriate Products Consumer Electronic & MEMS Devices Consumer & Industrial Electronics Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, Medical Device, Telecom, & Other High-Reliability Markets Aerospace, Defense, & Very Harsh Industrial

Sustainable Coatings Meet Regulation and Market Claims

Non-halogenated coatings available

ROHS
COMPLIANT

REACH
COMPLIANT

PROP 65
COMPLIANT

HZO Coatings Have:

  • No VOCs
  • No Solvents
  • No Catalysts
  • No Disposal Issues
  • No Pollution Threats
  • No Cure Time
  • Are Biostable
  • Are Biocompatible
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Beneficial Coating Properties

UNIFORM & PINHOLE-FREE

No voids or gaps for ingress.

EXCELLENT CONFORMALITY

Can completely penetrate voids as narrow as 0.01mm.

OPTICALLY TRANSPARENT

Can be used to coat optical elements.

UNIFORM & PINHOLE-FREE

No voids or gaps for ingress.

Automotive Coating Applications

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ECU Components

ECUs control car electronics, requiring thin, durable coatings to guard against corrosion and harsh environments. HZO Parylene coatings ensure ECU reliability in tough conditions.

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ADAS Components

ADAS enhances safety by interpreting the vehicle's environment. To ensure long-term reliability, HZO's Parylene coatings protect these vital systems.

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EV Batteries

EV batteries generate extreme heat during operation and charging, requiring a thermal cycling-resistant coating that's corrosion-resistant, chemically resistant, and insulating.

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Flexible, Cost-Effective, Cost-Saving Solution

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Convenience and Expertise

  • Outsource to our global locations or use factory-in-factory business model
  • Coating rework and removal expertise, market experience

High Volume or Small Batch

  • Throughput can be two times faster than industry standard
  • Decrease turnaround time with our equipment designed in-house
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Cost Efficient

  • IP (intellectual portfolio) backed masking automation reduces labor and costs
  • Automated, Semi-automated, and Manual Masking Available

Quality

  • Millions of components coated, no product returns attributed to coating issues
  • We implement a robust IQC / OQC process, pre and post-coating
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