Central Coating Blog

We'd like to invite you to come visit us at the Design-2-Part Show in Marlboro, Ma At the Royal Plaza Trade Center on September 28th and 29th. We will be displaying a wide variety of parts that showcase our manufacturing capabilities and services. Our representatives will be there to answer any questions and to review any upcoming projects that you might be working on. The Design-2-Part Show is the region's largest design & contract manufacturing show. The show features exhibiting companies covering more than 300 manufacturing and service categories for the metals, plastics, rubber, and electronics industries. Please click here to register for free admission. We look forward to seeing you at the show ...
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As part of Central Coating Company's commitment in providing the best and latest in coating services technology, we are excited to announce that we are now able to apply Sherwin-Williams New Polane ® 8400. Polane ® 8400 is an advanced two-component polyurethane coating which meets the demanding bio-compatibility, chemical resistance, durability and finished appearance requirements of leading Medical & Diagnostic Device Manufacturers. Central Coating's application expertise can apply Polane ® 8400 in both smooth and textured finishes. Polane ® 8400 can be applied to and is compatible with metal, most molded and thermoformed plastics and composite materials. This advanced paint finish not only protects the equipment, but will remain inert when it comes in contact with the patient. Polane ® 8400 meets ...
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Electronic products are seldom complete after EMI/RFI and or Conformal Coating Application. Central Coating has identified and added capabilities for several value-added operations: LOW PRESSURE ENCAPSULATION IP67 WATERPROOF-DIELECTRIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE, INTEGRATE, POTTING, TEST WIRE & CABLE BUILDS CUT, TERMINATE, CRIMP, SOLDER TO PCB To discuss in further detail at your convenience, please contact: Dave Babineau at 508-835-6225, x114 or 508-331-1552     ...
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In order to meet the growing demands of our Conformal Coating customers, Central Coating has expanded the Conformal Coating manufacturing area and we have added new automated equipment in the area as well! Conformal Coating Services Central Coating has a dedicated ESD protected area for our Conformal Coating process, which meets or exceeds the ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements. The Conformal Coatings provides protection against corrosion, moisture, thermal and mechanical shock to PCBs. It will also provide electrical isolation. Protecting your PCB or Electronic Devices from these harsh environmental conditions with conformal coating will help prolong the life of the device. Our new automated robotic equipment has allowed us to decrease our lead-times and increase our production throughput. Our in-house ability to ...
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Please be our guest at the Design 2 Part Show at the Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA September 28th and 29th. The Visitor Show Hours are Wed, September 28th:  9am-4pm and Thurs, Sept 29th: 9am-3:30pm.  Click under the E-Ticket below for free Registration              Click on the E-Ticket below for Free Registration. Visit us at Booth # 510 ...
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In order to meet the growing demands of our customer's secondary assembly requirements, Central Coating now has Ultrasonic Welding capabilities. We have acquired a Branson Model 931MA/931AES ultrasonic welder which is a 20khz 3000 watt welding system, capable of welding in TIME/DISTANCE and ENERGY modes. For more information visit our ultrasonic welding page ...
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Please be our guest at the Design 2 Part Show at the Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA September 30th & October 1st . The Visitor Show Hours are Wed, September 30th:  9am-4pm and Thurs, Oct. 1st: 9am-3:30pm.  Click under the E-Ticket below for free Registration              Click on the E-Ticket below for Free Registration. Visit us at Booth # 510 ...
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UV Curable Moisture and Chemical -Resistant Form-in-Place Gasket Technology Central Coating is now offering the latest generation in Form-in-Place (FIP) Gasket Application using UV curing dispensing technology. This process and material is used for sealing Plastic, Glass, Metal and Plated surfaces and enclosures. The dispensed gaskets acts as a moisture seal preventing air, dust, liquids, gaseous substances and dirt from penetrating the enclosure. The gaskets are cured in-line, increasing production speeds and turn-around times. These curable materials contain no nonreactive solvents and are silicone free! These materials conform to intricate channels and recesses. Benefits of UV Curable FIP materials: • Faster Processing • Greater Output • Lower Assembly Costs • Tack-Free • Silicone Free • Moisture & Chemical Resistant • ...
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Dispensable Thermally Conductive Gels Central Coating is now dispensing the latest in Thermally Conductive Gels, featuring Therm-a-GapTM materials. Thermally conductive materials eliminate air gaps between heat generating components and heat spreaders. Because these thermally conductive materials have a greater thermal conductivity than the air it's eliminating, the heat flow resistance across the mating surface decreases and the junction temperature is reduced. Reducing the temperature will increase the life cycle of the components and the device you are trying to cool. Thermal gels are silicone based materials that are loaded with thermally conductive fillers. These materials are fully cured single component compounds that can be robotically dispensed over heat generating components. These materials are highly conformable and have low thermal impedance. These paste-like ...
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Central Coating is now offering the latest generation in FIP Gasketing using the TriShield dispensing technology. The benefits of Trishield® include lower compression force, shorter production time and lower cost. The newest material  is called Trishield Soft®, which is a modified version of traditional Trishield® gasket. It is co-dispensed with both conductive and non-conductive material. The technique, however, remains unchanged as a  precise string of electrically-conductive silicon rubber is dispensed onto a carrier and is then formed into the characteristic shape. Central Coating employs a unique technology to apply the material in a triangular and wave shaped gasket.  Materials applied include silicone nickel, nickel graphite and soft nickel graphite. Trishield®Soft is available in gasket heights of 1.2 - 2.5 mm, ...
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Central Coating, a specialized precision coating application and EMI Shielding company, has recently announced the addition of Conformal  Coating to their coating application capabilities. The Conformal Coating  process provides protection against fungus, moisture, corrosion, dust, thermal and mechanical shock to printed circuit boards and other electronic substrates.  These coatings are dielectric materials applied to electronic substrates to protect circuits  from environmental stress. They also minimize dendritic growth and the electromigration of metal between conductors. These coatings work to significantly extend the life of electronic devices used in extreme environments. Central Coating has a dedicated ESD protected area for this process as well as  CNC machining ability to manufacture custom plugs and boots ensures process reliability and quality while reducing cost ...
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Central Coating will be exhibiting at both the Design to Part Show,  Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough MA on October 30th & 31st and at the  MD&M Minneapolis Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center on October 29th and 30th.   Click on the Design to Part E-Ticket below for free Registration to the Design to Part Show And Visit us at Booth Number 510; or if you're near Minneapolis, please Click on the MDM E-Ticket Below for free Registration and . see us at Booth 439. For MDM Register online using promo code XG or print the invitation out and bring it with you to the event ...
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Did you know that Central Coating has developed capabilities to provide a number of custom assembly and finishing services? Along with our expertise in EMI Shielding, Cosmetic & MIL Spec Coating application we also provide a number of  value-added and finishing operations. These operations  include: Soldering, Crimp and Solder Connectors, Potting/Encapsulation, Dam & Fill, Adhesive Bonding, Heat staking, Heat & Press Fit Inserts, Electro Mechanical Assembly, Laser Engraving, Pad Printing, Silk Screening, Form-in-place Gasket application, Cosmetic & Functional Refurbishment and Supply Chain Management. We can provide these operations as stand-alone services or as follow-on assemblies. Allowing Central Coating to manage your secondary operations will result in predictable and controlled processes and lower transportation and administrative costs. We can Coat-it, Connect-it, ...
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We are proud to announce that we have completed the acquisition and installation of a YAG Fiber Laser Marking System. This system has a 6"x 6" operating envelope and can accommodate parts up to 22" x 22". It excels at engraving both plastic and metal parts. Laser marking insures marking permanence. Once applied markings remain permanent with no chance of fading or falling off. It allows for great graphic flexibility of any type of logo, barcode, alpha numeric serial number, patent number, trademark, icon symbol or graphic design in almost every shape and size. Laser marking guarantees process repeatability, superior quality and accuracy. Along with high speed and great material flexibility this equipment also provides superior resolutions  for very demanding and ...
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Please be our guest at the Design & Manufacturing  New England Show in Boston on April 10 and 11 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.  Click on the E-Ticket below for free Registration. Save $45 on registration. See us at Booth 223 ...
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Please be our guest  at the Design & Manufacturing  New England Show in Boston on April 10 and 11 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.  Click on the E-Ticket below for free Registration and save the $45 admission fee. See us at Booth 123 ...
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Central Coating, a specialized  precision coating application and EMI  Shielding company, has recently announced the addition of Water Transfer Printing to their coating application capabilities. Water Transfer Printing Technology, also called hydrographic printing or immersion printing, is a process of applying high-definition 4-color graphic patterns to many complex three-dimensional shapes. Patterns can be applied on plastic, steel, aluminum, wood, and many other substrates. Central Coating has  standard common patterns such as wood grain, carbon fiber, and camouflage, as well as  custom patterns. Depending on the geometry, Central Coating can print parts  up to 4 feet long & 18 inches wide. Central Coating has remained in the fore-front of technological advances in coating application and we are excited to add Water ...
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Please be our guest at the Design 2 Part Show in Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA November 2nd and 3rd. The Visitor Show Hours are Wed, Nov. 2nd: 9am-4pm and Thurs, Nov. 3rd: 9am-3:30pm. Click on the E-Ticket below for free Registration. Visit us at Booth # 510 ...
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Central Coating is now utilizing the latest state-of-the-art conductive paints called Safe-On-Substrate (SOS). Based on advanced polymers and conductive material, SOS products have established a new level of performance at a much lower overall applied cost. These materials do not contain any MEK or other harsh aggressive solvents. SOS Coating are uniquely formulated with very mild solvents that can tolerate higher built-in stresses, found in molded parts, and provide excellent shielding at less than 1.0 mil (25 microns) dry film thickness. These SOS coatings are extremely hard, tough and durable. SOS coatings offer greater compatibility with many of the plastics used in today’s electronic enclosures. Safe-on-Substrate products are designed with a fast drying solvent blend which is desirable in high ...
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Central Coating , a specialized  precision coating application and EMI  Shielding company, has completed the acquisition  of a new fully programmable Micro-Vu Vertex Measuring System . The Vertex 311 Multisensor Measurement System is a programmable, motorized non-contact system that can measure details and dimensions to a resolution of 2.5 microns.   The new system allows for fast and accurate measurements and  represents a vast improvement of our Metrology capabilities”, said marketing Manager Annie Accettullo.  “At Central Coating we recognize that in order to succeed, we must stand out from our competitors by providing superior service and quality in a culture of continuous improvement . Our purchase of the Automated Vision Inspection System if further evidence of this commitment,” she said ...
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