UXO & Explosives | Conformal Coating, Parylene & ProShieldESD

Safety-Critical Protection: ESD, Moisture & Corrosion Control

Our UXO & explosives conformal coating and ESD solutions support organisations working with explosive ordnance, pyrotechnics, and energetics. We help reduce ignition risks from static discharge, moisture ingress, and corrosion by combining board-level coatings, Parylene deposition, and ProShieldESD facility coatings— delivered under documented, safety-first procedures.

For reference frameworks, see IEC 60079 (explosive atmospheres), the EU ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, the ESD Association (ANSI/ESD S20.20), and HSE guidance (UK).

UXO & Explosives Conformal Coating Challenges

  • ✅ Mitigating ESD ignition risk during manufacture, handling, and service
  • ✅ Preventing moisture ingress and corrosion of firing/logic circuits
  • ✅ Maintaining traceability and repeatability under strict procedures
  • ✅ Managing masking keep-outs on connectors, sensors, and safety-critical interfaces
  • ✅ Achieving durable ESD resistance on floors, benches, tools, and packaging

UXO & Explosives Coating & ESD Solutions

Board-Level Conformal Coatings

Protect firing circuits, initiators, and control electronics from moisture and contamination.

  • ✅ Silicone – Thermal cycling and vibration resilience
  • ✅ Urethane/Epoxy – Chemical/corrosion resistance in harsh atmospheres
  • ✅ Acrylic – Fast, economical moisture barrier for assemblies and modules

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Parylene for Sensitive Circuits & Connectors

Ultra-thin, uniform, pinhole-free barriers for fine features and high-reliability interfaces.

  • ✅ Moisture barrier with minimal added mass or profile
  • ✅ True conformality over edges, cavities, and microstructures
  • ✅ Grades N/C/D/F for clarity, moisture, and chemical resistance

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ESD Control with ProShieldESD

Conductive-polymer coatings for facilities, tools, packaging, and transport fixtures.

  • ✅ Floors, walls, benches, racks, trolleys, trays, and containers
  • ✅ Tunable dissipative/conductive ranges to programme targets
  • ✅ Supports ANSI/ESD S20.20 compliant control plans

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Services & Support for Safety-Critical Programmes

  • ✅ Subcontract coating with documented handling and chain-of-custody
  • ✅ Process development, work instructions, and operator training
  • ✅ Metrology: thickness, adhesion, ionic, and surface resistance mapping

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Learn more about our UXO & explosives conformal coating and ESD capabilities.

Standards & Compliance (IEC / ATEX / ESD)

Our UXO and explosives programmes align with recognised frameworks and project-specific requirements:

  • 📘 IEC 60079 – explosive atmospheres (environmental classification)
  • 📘 EU ATEX 2014/34/EU (equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres)
  • 📘 ESD Association – ANSI/ESD S20.20 control programmes
  • 📘 HSE UK guidance for explosives safety management

UXO/Explosives Coating Process

  1. Assessment & Plan: hazard review, ESD risks, materials, verification tests
  2. Masking & Prep: custom boots/shapes/tapes, cleaning, bake-out as required
  3. Application: selective spray, dip, or Parylene deposition with in-process controls
  4. Cure & De-mask: controlled cure, careful removal, touch-up where needed
  5. Inspection & Test: thickness, adhesion, ionic checks; surface resistance mapping
  6. Documentation: travellers, inspection records, chain-of-custody and quality packs

Benefits of UXO & Explosives Conformal Coating

  • ✅ Reduced ESD risk through controlled surfaces and handling
  • ✅ Moisture/corrosion protection without bulky encapsulation
  • ✅ Traceable, repeatable processes to support audits
  • ✅ Facility-wide ESD control integrated with board protection

Example Application / Case Study

  • 🎯 Objective: Reduce ESD risk and moisture-related failures on initiator control boards
  • 🧪 Approach: Silicone coat on logic/power; Parylene on connectors/sensors; ProShieldESD across benches, tools, and trays; resistance mapping to plan
  • ✅ Result: Fewer ESD incidents, improved reliability, documented compliance

Talk to an Expert

Next step: Share your drawings, hazard review, and ESD targets for a tailored UXO/explosives coating plan.

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Related solutions: Conformal coatings · Parylene · ProShieldESD

FAQs

Can coatings eliminate ESD risk entirely?

No coating can eliminate all risk. We combine facility ESD control (surfaces, tools, packaging) with board-level protection and verified procedures to minimise it.

What thickness do you recommend for sensitive circuits?

Typically 25–50µm for liquid coatings; 10–20µm for Parylene. Final values depend on environment, keep-outs, and verification testing.

Do you certify ATEX compliance?

We provide materials, application, and documentation to support your compliance pathway. Final conformity assessment remains with the equipment manufacturer/Notified Body.


Why Choose SCH Services?

Partnering with SCH Services means more than just outsourcing — you gain a complete, integrated platform for
Conformal Coating, Parylene & ProShieldESD Solutions, alongside equipment, materials, and training, all backed by decades of hands-on expertise.

  • 🛡️ Safety-Critical Focus – Process control, documentation, and verification built-in.
  • 🛠️ End-to-End Support – Selection, masking, application, inspection, ProShieldESD integration.
  • 📈 Scalable Solutions – From small assemblies to full facility control.
  • 🌍 Global Reach – Support across Europe, North America, and Asia.
  • ✅ Proven Reliability – Quality and consistency across services and materials.

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