PARYLENE
Protect and Enhance Your Products with Parylene Coatings
Why VSi
Markets
Whether you are designing a new product or looking for improvements to your existing supply chain, VSi is focused on proactive solutions for accelerated and evolving technologies.
BARRIER LAYER
Parylene coating protects medical devices from moisture, electrical charges, bodily fluids, and contamination.
DIELECTRIC LAYER
Parylene coating provides electrical insulation that controls the electrical current path and prevents arcing.
DRY LUBRICITY
Parylene coating lowers surface friction to improve medical device control and reduce trauma to blood vessels for patients.
TIE LAYER
Parylene coating promotes adhesion of drugs or lubricious coatings onto medical devices.
VSi Parylene’s Complete Guide To Parylene Coatings
A comprehensive guidebook with detailed information on parylene properties and the coating process. Includes a full comparison to other conformal coatings.
- Parylene benefits and applications
- How the vapor deposition process works
- Detailed material properties of parylene
- Compare parylene to other coatings
- Design guidelines
Case Studies
CASE STUDY
Corrosion Protection for Implants
A leading medical device company contacted VSI when their devices started to fail in the field. They found corrosion on a micro-connector that sent signals from a long-term implant to external electronics. The corrosion blocked the accuracy of the signal. The companies reputation was at stake as the patients lost trust in the device.
CASE STUDY
Dielectric Protection for Patients
VSI Parylene was approached by a leading robotic surgical tool manufacturer due to in-field product failures. As these devices were already in use, an effective solution required strict compatibility with existing production processes.
CASE STUDY
Barrier Layer for Sensitive Chemistry
The research division of a leading edge technology company contacted VSI Parylene in regards to an issue with contaminants leaching from its plastic packaging into a sensitive chemistry that was used to preserve their unique technology.
CASE STUDY
Accelerated Development
A start-up medical device company with a tight development timeline contacted VSI Parylene to work on the development of an implantable medical device designed to help millions of people with a common sleeping problem.
Featured Blogs
The Important Differences Between ‘Water-Resistant’, ‘Waterproof’, and ‘IPX-rated Waterproof’
The demand for products with built-in water protection is at an all time high as consumers continue to look to do more with their devices. As manufacturers look to meet this growing demand for waterproof electronics, vague jargon and clever advertising has cropped up everywhere. With this general lack of clarity, how does one go…
The Essential Conformal Coating Comparison Guide
In This Guide: What is a Conformal Coating? Why Do I Need a Conformal Coating? Benefits of Conformal Coatings Case Study: Field Repair Cost vs. Coating Cost Common Applications by Industry What are the Major Types of Conformal Coatings? Conformal Coating Comparison Chart Advantages & Disadvantages for Each Coating Type How are Conformal Coatings Applied?…
Parylene Frequently Asked Questions
Parylene FAQ Find answers to common parylene questions below Is parylene biocompatible and implantable? Parylene is ISO 10993 approved for use as a medical biocompatible and implantable material. Is parylene fully submersible and waterproof? Yes, but the level of protection depends on coating thickness and usage. Is parylene hydrophobic or hydrophilic? Parylene is hydrophobic. Does parylene require…
What Customers Say
VSI Parylene stands out for their willingness and enthusiasm to tackle unique challenges with new and different ideas.
Sr. R&D Engineer, Top 10 Medical Device Company
VSI took the time to understand our needs and went above and beyond to ensure we got not just what we asked for, but what made most sense for our application.
Sr. Business Engineer, Top 10 Medical Device Company
VSI is an excellent choice. Professional and competent. Great customer service and responsiveness to customer needs.
VP of Operations, Medical Device Company
Excellent support overall. VSI replies quickly to questions and has documentation readily available when requested. Keep up the good work.
Manufacturing Engineer, Electronic Contract Manufacturer
Easily accessible, great customer service, and knowledge of their service. I definitely recommend VSI to anyone, or any of my colleagues.
Principal Mechanical Engineer, Top 30 Medical Device Company
VSI takes the time to understand what you need as a customer and then they actually deliver.