DC100 Conformal Coating Drying Cabinet

Controlled drying for cleaner, more repeatable conformal coating results

The DC100 Conformal Coating Drying Cabinet is a floor-standing cabinet designed for the controlled air-temperature drying of conformal coatings on printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies.

By enclosing assemblies during drying, the DC100 helps reduce exposure to airborne dust, fibres and other contamination while providing a practical holding area between coating application and subsequent inspection or handling.

SCH uses drying cabinets within its own conformal coating services, so the DC100 has been developed around the practical requirements of real coating production, including PCB handling, shelf flexibility and integration with site extraction where required.

DC100 conformal coating drying cabinet for protected PCB drying and production handling

The DC100 provides an enclosed drying environment with adjustable shelving and a rear extraction pathway for integration into conformal coating production.

Why Use a Dedicated Conformal Coating Drying Cabinet?

Freshly coated assemblies can remain vulnerable to dust, fibres, accidental contact and handling damage while the coating dries. Open-air drying also makes it harder to organise boards consistently within the production workflow.

The DC100 provides a dedicated enclosed area for drying and holding coated assemblies, helping manufacturers establish a cleaner, more controlled and repeatable post-coating process.

Key Benefits

  • โœ… Contamination Control โ€“ Enclosed drying helps protect coated assemblies from dust, fibres and airborne particles
  • โœ… Production-Proven Approach โ€“ Developed around drying and handling practices used within SCH’s own coating services
  • โœ… Process Integration โ€“ Can be positioned downstream of spray, dip, selective or manual coating processes
  • โœ… Controlled PCB Handling โ€“ Adjustable shelving supports different board sizes, trays and hanging arrangements
  • โœ… Extraction Interface โ€“ Rear airflow pathway and 150 mm connection allow integration with suitable site extraction / LEV where required
  • โœ… Flexible Configuration โ€“ Additional shelving and custom cabinet layouts are available
  • โœ… Production Construction โ€“ Powder-coated framework for use in manufacturing environments

Standard Features

  • Removable, height-adjustable enclosed mesh shelves for holding trays or hanging PCBs
  • Rear extraction pathway designed to support airflow through the cabinet when loaded
  • Single 150 mm extraction connection for integration with suitable site extraction / LEV where required

Options

  • Additional sets of shelves and brackets
  • Custom cabinet size and internal layout to suit the production process

Structure

  • Externally powder-coated framework for production use

Dimensions and Capacity

  • External dimensions: approx. 1005 mm (W) ร— 645 mm (D) ร— 1845 mm (H), including hinges
  • Internal dimensions: approx. 950 mm (W) ร— 600 mm (D) ร— 1800 mm (H)
  • Shelf dimensions: 940 mm ร— 450 mm (W ร— D)
  • Shelf spacing: 90 mm between brackets; 55 mm between shelves
  • Capacity: up to 19 shelves, depending on configuration and board size

Site Extraction / Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)

Site extraction / LEV is application dependent. The DC100 provides a rear extraction pathway and a 150 mm extraction connection for integration with the customer’s site extraction or Local Exhaust Ventilation system where required.

SCH will provide the relevant cabinet dimensions and extraction interface information to assist the customer and their appointed extraction / LEV specialist.

Where extraction is required, the appropriate airflow and overall system performance should be determined by a competent specialist based on the coating material, drying process, workplace and applicable local health and safety requirements. For UK installations, applicable HSE guidance, including HSG258 where relevant, should be considered. Outside the UK, customers should refer to the applicable national or local legislation, regulations and guidance.

Supporting the Complete Conformal Coating Process

Drying is only one stage of the conformal coating process. Coating material, application method, film build, temperature, humidity, board orientation and handling can all affect drying and cure behaviour.

SCH can support the wider process through coating materials, application equipment, masking, drying and curing advice, inspection, thickness measurement, training and process development.

FAQs โ€“ DC100 Conformal Coating Drying Cabinet

What is the DC100 used for?
The DC100 provides an enclosed environment for air-temperature drying and holding of conformal coated PCBs and electronic assemblies. It helps reduce contamination during the drying stage and supports organised PCB handling within the production process.
Why use a drying cabinet instead of open-air drying?
Open-air drying can expose wet coatings to dust, fibres and accidental contact. A dedicated cabinet provides a more protected environment and helps standardise how assemblies are stored during drying. For background guidance, see conformal coating drying and curing methods.
Can the DC100 be used with different conformal coating application methods?
Yes. The DC100 can be integrated downstream of spray, dip, selective, manual or automated coating processes, subject to the requirements of the coating material and drying process.
Does the DC100 require extraction / LEV?
This depends on the coating material, drying process and workplace. The DC100 includes a rear extraction pathway and 150 mm extraction connection. Where site extraction / LEV is required, the necessary airflow and overall system performance should be determined by the customer’s competent extraction / LEV specialist.
What shelf configurations are possible?
The mesh shelves are removable and height adjustable. Assemblies can be positioned horizontally on shelves or trays, or suitable boards can be suspended vertically where the process requires it.
Are extra shelves or custom layouts available?
Yes. Additional shelf sets and custom cabinet sizes or internal layouts can be supplied to suit the application and available production space.

Planning Your Conformal Coating Drying Process?

If you are developing a new coating line or improving an existing drying and handling process, SCH can help determine whether the DC100 is suitable for your assemblies and coating materials.

Send us your PCB dimensions, coating material, production volume, drying requirements and preferred board orientation. We can advise on cabinet configuration, shelving and integration with the wider conformal coating process.

Discuss Your Drying Requirements

Why Choose SCH Services?

SCH uses conformal coating drying and handling equipment within its own coating services, giving us practical experience of how drying fits into the wider production process.

  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Practical Coating Experience โ€“ Support covering coating application, drying, curing, inspection and process handling.
  • โš™๏ธ Production-Focused Equipment โ€“ Equipment developed around the practical needs of real coating operations.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฌ Process Support โ€“ Guidance on coating materials, drying behaviour, board handling and inspection.
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Training & Knowledge โ€“ Practical conformal coating process and operator training.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is provided as general guidance and does not replace application-specific process, safety or workplace assessment. Drying behaviour and equipment suitability depend on the coating material, film build, PCB assembly, environmental conditions and required process. Site extraction / LEV requirements are application dependent and should be determined by the customer with competent extraction / LEV specialist advice where required. Users remain responsible for compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, material safety information and workplace requirements.