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Super Shield™ Nickel Conductive Coating

 
841
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  • Technical Data
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  • Applications
  • Usage Instructions
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The 841 Super Shield Conductive Coating reduces electromagnetic or radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI), an issue for all electronic devices. It is a durable acrylic coating pigmented with a high purity  nickel flake, and is UL approved for adhesion to ABS and polycarbonates at hot and cold temperatures. It is designed to be applied to the interior of plastic electronic enclosures, and is a simple way to deal with EMI/RFI issues, allowing devices to pass FCC emission testing.

  • UL Recognized (File # E202609)
  • Tested in compliance with IEEE Std. 299-1997
  • High Conductivity
  • Tough and durable coating
  • Stronger adhesion than water based coatings
  • Low VOC’s
  • Median attenuation 50 dB ±25 dB per 38 μm (~1.5 mil) for frequency range of 10 to 18,000 MHz
 

Available Sizes

Catalog Number Sizes Available Description
841-340G 340 g (12 oz) Aerosol
841-900ML 900 mL (1.65 kg) Liquid
841-1G 1 gal (6.75 kg) Liquid
Technical Data
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Specifications

AEROSOL SPECIFICATIONS:
Curing & Work Schedule Aerosol Liquid
Dry to Touch (aerosol) 30 to 45 s 3 to 5 min
Recoat time (aerosol) 1 min 2 min
Full Cure at room temp. 24 hour 24 hour
Full Cure at 65°C 30 min 30 min
Shelf Life 1 year 3 years
Storage Temperature Limits -5 to 40°C (23 to 104°F) -5 to 40°C (23 to 104°F)
Service Ranges Aerosol Liquid
Service Temperature -40 to +120°C (-40 to +248°F) -40 to +120°C (-40 to +248°F)
Maximum Coverage per can per liter
for 38 µm (1.5 mil) <8,400 cm2 (<9 ft2) <55,000 cm2 (<59 ft2)
Electric Properties - Cured
Surface Resistance (Aerosol): See Chart Below
1 × coat @ 1.0 mil ≤0.7 ohm/sq
2 × coats @ 1.5 mil ≤0.3 ohm/sq
3 × coats @ 2.0 mil ≤0.2 ohm/sq
Surface Resistance (Liquid):
1 × coat (~1.50 mil) ≤0.6 ohm/sq
2 × coats (~3.00 mil) ≤0.25 ohm/sq
3 × coats (~4.50 mil) ≤0.15 ohm/sq
Shielding Attenuation: Frequency Attenuation
for 33 µm [1.5 mil]
IEEE STD 299-1997 10 to 100 kHz 42 dB to 75 dB
100 kHz to 1 MHz 42 dB to 69 dB
1 MHz to 10 MHz 40 dB to 69 dB
10 MHz to 100 MHz 24 dB to 40 dB
100 MHz to 1 GHz 29 dB to 48 dB
1 GHz to 10 GHz 31 dB to 57 dB
10 GHz to 18 GHz 31 dB to 58 dB
Physical Properties - Cured
Color Stainless steel
Abrasion resistant Yes
Blister resistant Yes
Peeling resistant Yes
Shielding Effectiveness See Chart Below
Physical Properties - Uncured Aerosol Liquid
Color Steel Grey Steel Grey
Viscosity at 25°C [77°F] 100 cP [0.1 Pa·s] 3920 cP [3.92 Pa·s]
Density 1.65 g/mL 1.69 g/mL
Solids Percentage (wt/wt) ~41% ~65%
Flash Point -18°C [-0.4°F] -18°C [-0.4°F]
Odor Ethereal Ethereal


Surface Resistance by Coating Thickness

Applications
Applications & Usages: Its primary applications are in cell phones, PDA’s, other consumer electronics, telecommunication equipment, industrial equipment, medical devices, military devices, and aerospace equipment. It can also works well on drywall, and can be used to shield entire rooms. Detailed Application Instruction for Aerosol and Liquid.

IMPORTANT USAGE INFO:
841 Aerosol Product must be vigorously shaken (approx. 2 minutes AFTER you hear the marble inside) prior to use, and periodically during use. After use, invert can and spray to clear nozzle prior to storing.
Compatibility: Adhesion—The 841 coating adheres to ABS, PBT, and most materials found on printed circuit assemblies; however, it is not compatible with contaminants like water, oil, and greasy flux residues that may affect adhesion. If contamination is present, clean the surface to be coated first.

841 Adherence Compatibility
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) UL tested substrate, superior adhesion
Polybutlylene Terephtalate (PBT) UL tested substrate, superior adhesion
Acrylics or acrylic paints Adheres well to clean surface
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) Adheres well to clean surface
Polyurethane Adheres well to clean surface for most urethane types
Wood Adheres well with surface preparation
Usage Instructions
Instructions For Applying MG Chemicals Super Shield Using Spray Equipment:

1. Ensure you have mixed the Super Shield well initially.
Upon delivery open the can and mix by hand using a large stir rod until a uniform suspension is acquired. Next place the top on the can and ensure a tight seal. Place the can inverted into a paint shaker and shake for 15 minutes.

2. Pour the Super Shield into your dispensing equipment.
Pour the Super Shield into your dispensing equipment and switch on the constant agitation (stirring). Pour in your solvent thinner (or recycled thinner from a previous run).

3. Seal the dispensing equipment.
Seal the dispensing equipment such that the solvent thinner can not evaporate. Evaporation of the solvent thinner will cause the viscosity of the Super Shield to increase and result in poor performance of the spray equipment. As the dispensing tank's level of Super Shield decreases the agitation will speed up the evaporation of the solvent thinner into the headspace above the suspension. Place a non-reactive, inert diaphragm to cover the suspension. Flush the headspace with a light flow of nitrogen to ensure no air is present. Ensure a tight seal.

4. Application
Ensure the dispensing system is under constant stirring. Flush the line with the solvent thinner if the line will sit idle more than one minute. Ensure the Super Shield is not left in the line when not applying it. (i.e. if you are not spraying there should be no Super Shield in the line, just solvent thinner).

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