Horizontal & Long-Part Parylene Coating Systems

Horizontal Parylene coating systems are designed specifically for long, slender and complex parts that are difficult to load and coat in conventional vertical chambers. Typical examples include medical tubing, catheters, guide wires, cables, rods and probes.

SCH supplies KR-series horizontal and long-part systems, including KR400HL and KR400L configurations, that optimise fixturing and gas flow for uniform coverage along the entire length of the part. These systems are widely used in medical, industrial, aerospace and sensor applications.

As with all SCH projects, the equipment is delivered as part of a turnkey, knowledge-transfer package – covering process setup, fixturing, training, dimers and long-term technical support.

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What Are Horizontal & Long-Part Parylene Systems?

Horizontal Parylene coating systems use chambers and fixtures arranged so that long workpieces are supported along their length and exposed to a controlled, uniform vapour flow. This avoids the sagging, shadowing or handling problems that can occur when long parts are hung vertically.

✅ Optimised for slender, flexible or fragile long parts
✅ Supports continuous lengths or multiple short pieces in a single batch
✅ Gas flow and temperature profiles tuned for full-length coating uniformity
✅ Reduced risk of mechanical damage compared with improvised fixturing

These systems are particularly attractive when product performance depends on consistent coating thickness along the full length of a device, such as critical medical tubing or sensor leads.

Where Do Horizontal Parylene Systems Add Value?

Horizontal Parylene coating systems are used wherever long geometries need reliable, pinhole-free protection with tight control over thickness and surface properties.

✅ Medical device manufacturers coating tubing, catheters, guide-wires and shafts
✅ OEMs producing cables, sensor leads and flexible interconnects
✅ Industrial and aerospace users with long probes, rods or structural components
✅ Coating houses offering specialist long-part Parylene services

Typical applications include:

⚙ Biocompatible coatings on medical tubing, catheters and introducers
⚙ Moisture and chemical barrier on cables, harness segments and sensor leads
⚙ Protection of long probes, rods and mechanical components in harsh environments
⚙ Parylene coatings where friction, dielectric or barrier performance must be maintained along the full length

KR-Series Horizontal & Long-Part Systems

Through our partnership with KaryNano, SCH supplies several KR-series configurations suited to horizontal and long-part Parylene coating.

📦 KR400HL – horizontal dual-purpose system for mixed geometries and long parts
📦 KR400L – horizontal all-in-one system with higher capacity for long workpieces and extended fixtures

Both systems are designed to support repeatable loading patterns, tailored gas-flow paths and stable process control so that long parts are coated consistently from end to end.

SCH works with your engineering and production teams to define the fixtures, supports and chamber options needed for your specific tubing, cables or rod geometries.

Key Features of Horizontal Parylene Coating Systems

Horizontal Parylene coating systems are engineered to handle the mechanical and process challenges associated with long, slender components.

✅ Support along the length of the part to prevent sagging or deformation
✅ Controlled gas flow to minimise shadowing and dead zones
✅ Recipe-driven temperature control for dimer, pyrolysis and deposition zones
✅ Compatibility with Parylene C, N and other variants (subject to configuration)
✅ Chamber designs that allow practical loading, routing and inspection of long parts

Configuration options can include:

⚙ Fixtures for single long pieces or arrays of shorter parts
⚙ Custom supports, clips or guides to maintain alignment and spacing
⚙ Routing options for flexible items such as tubing and cables
⚙ Integration with measurement or test steps before and after coating

Knowledge Transfer for Long-Part Fixturing & Process Setup

Coating long parts successfully is as much about fixturing and handling as it is about chamber design. SCH’s strength is in transferring proven methods from our own coating operations into your factory.

✅ Advice on fixtures that support long parts without creating coating shadows
✅ Guidance on loading patterns, spacing and orientation within the horizontal chamber
✅ Knowledge transfer on masking, adhesion, thickness control and defect prevention
✅ Support in documenting work instructions and inspection criteria for long parts

This knowledge-transfer approach helps you move quickly from first trials to stable, production-ready long-part Parylene processes with predictable quality and throughput.

How Horizontal Systems Fit Into Your Overall Parylene Strategy

Horizontal Parylene equipment is often deployed alongside other system sizes within a broader Parylene capability.

✅ Use lab or small production systems to develop recipes on short samples
✅ Transfer proven recipes and fixturing concepts into horizontal long-part systems
✅ Keep compact or mid-scale vertical systems for boards and conventional assemblies
✅ Use SCH coating services to handle special jobs, overflow or pre-production trials

The result is a coherent Parylene strategy where each system – lab, small production, mid-scale, large industrial, cleanroom and horizontal – plays a defined role in supporting your product portfolio.

Turnkey Support for Horizontal Parylene Installations

Long-part projects often involve design, manufacturing, quality and regulatory teams. SCH provides structured support from early concept through to stable production.

✅ Early discussions around part geometry, length, materials and cleanliness requirements
✅ Guidance on space, utilities and layout for horizontal Parylene systems
✅ Process development using your own tubing, catheters, cables or rods
✅ Reliable supply of Parylene dimers and consumables and spares
✅ Ongoing optimisation, troubleshooting and upgrade support as volumes grow

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Why Choose SCH for Horizontal & Long-Part Parylene Systems?

SCH operates as both a Parylene coating service provider and a supplier of KR-series equipment. That dual role gives us practical insight into what it takes to run long-part processes reliably day after day.

✅ Recommendations based on real production experience with long parts
✅ Strong focus on knowledge transfer rather than just equipment supply
✅ Ability to support you with both in-house equipment and subcontract coating
✅ Clear linkage between horizontal systems and other KR-series equipment sizes
✅ UK-based support with awareness of medical, aerospace and industrial requirements

If you are planning to coat tubing, catheters, cables or other long geometries with Parylene, we can help design a solution that balances quality, throughput and risk.

Next Steps: Review Your Long-Part Requirements

The best starting point is a short review of your part geometries, lengths, materials and target volumes.

✅ Share drawings or photos of typical long parts
✅ Identify critical performance requirements and applicable standards
✅ Discuss whether horizontal systems, vertical systems or a mix is appropriate
✅ Map a route from initial trials to validated production

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🔗 You can also return to the main Parylene equipment overview, or visit our pages on lab systems, small production equipment, mid-scale systems, large industrial lines and cleanroom-embedded equipment to see how horizontal systems fit into the wider KR-series platform.

Useful Links

🔗 Overview of All Parylene Machine Types
🔗 Lab-Scale Coaters for R&D
🔗 Small-Format Production Systems
🔗 Mid-Range Industrial Coating Machines
🔗 Large-Volume Parylene Lines
🔗 Systems for Cleanroom Integration
🔗 Tumble Coaters for Bulk Components
🔗 Subcontract Parylene Coating Services
🔗 High-Purity Parylene Dimer Supply
🔗 Consumables & Spare Parts Catalogue
🔗 Parylene FAQs & Knowledge Base
🔗 General background on Parylene (Wikipedia)