Blog & Insights
Practical guides on PCB waterproofing, protective coatings and protecting electronics in harsh environments.
Waterproofing Crypto-Mining Rigs for Immersion Cooling
Coat ASIC/GPU hashboards with MGCoat so they run fully submerged in liquid — higher efficiency, lower power and cooling cost, silent operation and far denser deployment.
Read article →Immersion Cooling vs Air Cooling for Crypto Miners: Cost, Efficiency & Noise
Immersion cooling vs air cooling for ASIC and GPU miners — compare hash-rate efficiency, power and cooling cost, noise, hardware lifespan and density, and how a waterproof MGCoat coating makes immersion safe.
Read article →Can You Waterproof Any Electronic Device? PCBs, Computer Boards, LED Lamps & More
Yes — almost any electrical or electronic device can be waterproofed. How MGCoat Liquid PCB Plastic Coating protects PCBs, computer/controller boards, LED lamps, sensors and more.
Read article →How to Choose a Waterproof Coating for Electronics (Buyer's Guide)
Splash-proof vs immersion, film thickness, heat-free curing, removability and coverage — how to choose the right waterproof protective coating for PCBs and electronics.
Read article →How to Waterproof a PCB: Methods and Best Practices
A practical guide to waterproofing printed circuit boards: cleaning, masking, coating methods (dipping, spraying, brushing), curing and testing.
Read article →Conformal Coating vs. Liquid Plastic Protective Coating
The difference between thin conformal coatings (acrylic, varnish) and a thicker plastic-based protective coating for PCBs.
Read article →Conformal Coating vs. Potting and Encapsulation: Which to Choose
Compare conformal coating with potting and encapsulation for PCB protection: weight, thermal behaviour, repairability, cost and where a reinforced plastic coating fits.
Read article →How Much Coating Do You Need? Coverage & Consumption by Thickness
Coverage per litre of MGCoat Liquid PCB Plastic Coating from 100 to 1000 µm, the simple consumption formula, and how to turn your board size into litres and approximate cost.
Read article →Applying a Protective Coating to PCBs: Process, Quality Control and Defect Prevention
A practical engineering guide to applying conformal/protective coatings on PCBs: surface preparation, masking, dip/spray/brush technique, multi-pass build, curing, inspection and the common coating defects (bubbles, wicking, orange peel, delamination) and how to prevent them.
Read article →Nanostructured Protective Coating for PCBs and Electronics: Environmental, Mechanical and Waterproof Reliability
A technical guide to nanostructured protective (conformal) coatings for PCBs and electronic circuits: why boards fail, the IPC-CC-830 and IEC 61086 evaluation frameworks, and how a heat-free, multi-layer, plastic-based coating protects against water, humidity, corrosion and mechanical stress.
Read article →How to Remove Conformal Coating for PCB Repair and Rework
A practical guide to removing conformal and protective coatings from a PCB for rework: identifying the coating, solvent, thermal, peel and micro-abrasion methods, safety and re-coating.
Read article →How to Waterproof a Computer, PC or Controller Board
Protect computer, PC and controller boards from water, humidity and condensation with MGCoat Liquid PCB Plastic Coating — what to mask, how to apply, and how to keep it repairable.
Read article →Waterproofing Water-Pump Pressure Control Boards (Press Control)
Pump pressure control sets fail from humidity, condensation and leaks. How an MGCoat plastic coating protects the PCB, relay driver and pressure-sensor electronics against corrosion and leakage — a technical guide for repair and OEM.
Read article →Waterproofing Electricity Meters & Power-Controller Boards
Energy meters and control boards live in damp cabinets, basements and outdoor panels where humidity and condensation slowly kill the PCB. Here is how a nano conformal coating protects the metering and control circuit — and how a technician applies it correctly.
Read article →Protecting Industrial Control, PLC and Automation Electronics from Moisture and Dust
How to protect PLC boards, control-panel electronics and industrial sensors from humidity, dust, coolant mist and corrosion with a protective coating.
Read article →Protecting Car ECUs and Automotive Electronics from Moisture
How to waterproof car ECUs, sensor boards and control modules against humidity, washing and corrosion with a protective coating.
Read article →Protecting Solar Inverters and Renewable-Energy Electronics from Moisture
How to protect solar inverter boards, MPPT controllers and PV junction electronics from humidity, condensation and outdoor weather with a protective coating.
Read article →Waterproofing Marine and Boat Electronics Against Salt Fog and Corrosion
How to protect boat electronics, marine sensors and control boards from salt fog, humidity and corrosion with a protective coating.
Read article →Waterproofing Drone and FPV Electronics
How to protect drone flight controllers, ESCs and FPV boards from rain, humidity and vibration with a protective coating.
Read article →Waterproofing CCTV and Outdoor Camera Electronics
How to protect outdoor security camera boards, connectors and IR modules from rain, fog and humidity with a protective coating.
Read article →Waterproofing LED Boards, LED Drivers and Outdoor Signage Electronics
How to protect LED boards, LED drivers and outdoor sign electronics from moisture, condensation and corrosion with a protective coating.
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