The protective lacquer Elpeguard SL 1800 FLZ from Peters has been awarded an extended UL certificate. The UL 746 E rating now certifies that the acrylate-based protective coating for printed circuit boards can also be used for outdoor applications. The product has already achieved the highest non-flammability level UL V-0. "This means that the UL-certified product has received unrestricted outdoor approval," says Johannes Tekath, Head of Research and Development.
Complies with several standards
The protective coating also complies with the IPC CC 830 C and HK MS 941-04 standards, meaning that the SL 1800 FLZ product range meets the applicable standards and requirements with regard to the potential risk of fire, electric shock and mechanical stress.
Safety and functionality are guaranteed
The outdoor approval means that devices whose sensitive electronic components such as circuit boards are protected with Elpeguard SL 1800 FLZ can get wet for short periods without compromising safety and functionality. "This can be the case for hedge trimmers, lawn mowers or cordless screwdrivers, for example," says Tekath, describing the added value that UL approval brings. The decisive factor and incentive for obtaining the additional certification was a challenging customer project.
Practical solution
The Elpeguard SL 1800 FLZ is still a relatively new product from Peters Research. The research and development team in Kempen is convinced that the Elpeguard SL 1800 FLZ is a practical solution.