Application of HumiSeal® UV50LV

Conformal coatings can be successfully applied to substrates that have been cleaned prior to coating and also to substrates assembled with low residue, “no clean” assembly materials. Users should perform adequate testing to confirm compatibility between the conformal coating and their particular assembly materials, process conditions and cleanliness level. Please contact HumiSeal for additional information.

Spraying

HumiSeal® UV50LV can be applied via standard selective coating equipment or by conventional hand spray equipment. The source air used for spraying must be dry (a dry inert gas (air, nitrogen or argon) is highly recommended) to prevent premature curing of the secondary cure mechanism. The spraying should be done with adequate ventilation so that the vapour and mist are carried away from the operator.

Brushing

HumiSeal® UV50LV may be applied by brush for rework or touch up only. Brushes should be cleaned with solvent promptly after use.

Curing

HumiSeal® UV50LV is a highly cross linked coating. In order to achieve proper UV curing the product must be exposed to the correct spectral output. Humiseal has modelled the performance of UV50LV using Arc and Microwave UV curing equipment. The table below outlines the required dosage and irradiance values necessary to render HumiSeal® UV50LV tack free after UV exposure with both equipment types. Minimum figures should provide a tack free surface. The maximum recommendation represents highest tested values by Humiseal. The cure recommendations may change as curing technology develops.

*Values measured with a Powerpuck Model II UV radiometer.

HumiSeal® UV50LV was designed to be cured using a UV oven equipped with a mercury doped bulb. Care must be taken during the equipment selection process to ensure minimum dosage and irradiance values obtained will properly cure the coating. Because of the variations possible in curing equipment type and configuration, it is strongly recommended that you contact HumiSeal Technical Support to discuss your equipment and process in detail.

Heat is also an important component with UV cure, and different systems produce different heat outputs. Higher heat levels allow UV cure at lower dose/irradiance levels. Consequently, it is recommended that curing is discussed with HumiSeal® Technical Support to ensure the exact customer process being used will meet the cure requirements. After UV exposure and return to room temperature, the coating should be tack free.

HumiSeal® UV50LV contains a reliable secondary moisture cure mechanism which will cure any shadow areas on the assembly within 7 days at ambient moisture.

Clean Up

To flush equipment and clean uncured HumiSeal® UV50LV, non-alcohol based solvents should be used. HumiSeal® Thinner 521 is recommended.