Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Industrial Coating Solutions
Specialty Coating Systems has been a global leader in conformal coating technologies for over 50 years. Founded on the pioneering work of Parylene development, we combine decades of expertise with cutting-edge innovation to deliver tailored coating solutions for mission-critical applications. Our team of engineers and technicians leverages advanced methodologies to serve industries requiring precision protection, including medical devices, electronics, automotive, and aerospace. With 21 strategically located facilities worldwide, we maintain rigorous quality standards through AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring compliance with medical, defense, and environmental regulations. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to exceed customer expectations through technical excellence, process innovation, and unwavering dedication to client success.
Services
Parylene Coatings
Liquid Coatings
Conformal Coating Removal
Plasma Coatings
ALD Coatings
Multilayer Coatings
Surface Engineering
AdPro Adhesion
Application Archives
Collaborations
Served areas
- Globally
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in conformal coating engineering and applications.
- Our global network includes 21 ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9100 certified facilities.
- We maintain compliance with medical device regulations and aerospace standards.
- Our technical team holds expertise in patented Parylene deposition processes.
- We offer customized coating solutions for complex electronic and medical device requirements.
Associations and certifications
- AS/EN 9100
- ISO 9001
- ISO 10993
- RoHS Directive 2015/863/EC
- Nadcap
- IEC 61340-5-1
- ANSI/ESD S20.20
- ISO 13485
- IATF 16949
- UL QMJU2
- ITAR
Services
Parylene Coatings
Our Parylene coatings provide ultra-thin, pinhole-free protection for electronic components and medical devices. This vapor-deposited polymer creates a uniform barrier against moisture, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. With over five decades of expertise, we deliver biocompatible, USP Class VI certified coatings that meet stringent aerospace, defense, and medical device regulations while maintaining dimensional stability for complex geometries.
Liquid Coatings
We offer specialized liquid coating solutions including acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, and silicone formulations. These materials provide tailored protection against corrosion, vibration, and environmental stressors for printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies. Our Nadcap-accredited application processes ensure consistent coverage and compliance with IPC-CC-830 standards while accommodating high-volume production requirements across automotive and industrial sectors.
Conformal Coating Removal
Our precision coating removal services utilize advanced techniques for selective Parylene and liquid coating stripping. This capability supports rework, repair, and quality assurance processes for mission-critical components while maintaining substrate integrity. Our technicians employ proprietary methods that meet aerospace and medical device industry specifications for dimensional accuracy and material compatibility during the removal process.
Plasma Coatings
PlasmaGuard nanocoatings offer next-generation surface protection through plasma polymerization technology. These ultra-thin films provide exceptional adhesion, chemical resistance, and thermal stability for advanced electronic applications. Our plasma coating systems enable conformal coverage on complex 3D structures while maintaining electrical conductivity and optical clarity for optoelectronic components and semiconductor packaging.
ALD Coatings
Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) coatings deliver nanoscale precision for moisture and corrosion protection in microelectronics. Our ALD systems create uniform, pinhole-free barriers at the atomic level, ideal for MEMS devices and advanced packaging applications. This technology complements our Parylene capabilities by addressing ultra-miniaturized components requiring Angstrom-level thickness control and exceptional step coverage.
People
Tim Bender
President & CEO
Tim Bender leads Specialty Coating Systems with over 25 years of experience in industrial coatings and advanced materials. He has driven global expansion through strategic acquisitions and technology development while maintaining the company's heritage of technical excellence since joining in 2016.
Carla Gillespie
Director of Marketing Communications
Carla Gillespie oversees global marketing initiatives for SCS, bringing 15 years of experience in technical marketing for advanced manufacturing sectors. She specializes in communicating complex coating technologies to diverse audiences across medical, electronics, and aerospace industries.
Questions
What industries do you serve with your coating solutions?
We serve medical device manufacturers, electronics producers, automotive engineers, aerospace engineers, and defense contractors requiring precision surface protection for mission-critical components.
What coating technologies do you offer?
Our portfolio includes Parylene, liquid coatings (acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, silicone), plasma nanocoatings, ALD, and multilayer systems for comprehensive protection requirements.
Are your facilities certified to industry standards?
Yes, we maintain AS/EN 9100 and ISO 9001 certifications across global facilities, with additional Nadcap accreditation for electronic coating applications and medical device compliance certifications.
How do you handle custom coating requirements?
Our technical team develops tailored coating solutions through collaborative engineering, leveraging 50+ years of application expertise to meet unique customer specifications and environmental challenges.
Can you coat complex three-dimensional components?
Yes, our Parylene and plasma coating processes provide uniform coverage on complex geometries, ensuring complete protection for intricate electronic assemblies and medical devices.
What quality assurance measures do you implement?
We employ rigorous testing protocols including ionic contamination analysis, adhesion testing, and environmental stress screening across all coating batches to guarantee performance consistency.