Chemtronics CM8 Chemask Peelable Solder Mask, 8 oz
Chemtronics CM8 Chemask Peelable Solder Mask, 8 oz
Chemtronics CM8 Chemask® is a fast-curing, peelable solder mask for protecting component-free areas during wave soldering and protecting contacts during conformal coating. Its natural latex formulation is designed for use around pins, posts, switches, contacts, and PCB edge connections.
Key Features
- Fast-curing peelable solder masking agent
- Dries tack-free in approximately 30 minutes
- Peels away easily after the process is complete
- Natural latex formulation with high-temperature-resistant compounds
- Compatible with flux systems and stable with cleaning solvents
- Natural latex can stretch to approximately five times its cured length without breaking
- 8 oz package
Applications
Use Chemask to protect component-free PCB areas during wave soldering. It can also be used as a temporary protective mask during conformal coating processes for switches, pins, posts, contacts, and edge connections.
How to Use Chemask
- Apply Chemask to the areas that must remain protected during soldering or coating.
- Allow the mask to cure until it is tack-free, approximately 30 minutes under the stated product conditions.
- Complete the soldering or coating process.
- Peel the cured masking agent away from the protected area.
Why Use a Peelable Solder Mask?
A peelable mask provides temporary process protection without requiring permanent masking hardware. Once the work is complete, the cured latex film can be removed to expose contacts and other protected areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chemtronics CM8 used for?
CM8 is used to protect component-free areas during wave soldering and to protect contacts, pins, posts, switches, and edge connections during conformal coating.
How long does Chemask take to dry?
Chemask dries tack-free in approximately 30 minutes under the stated product conditions.
How is the solder mask removed?
After curing and completion of the process, the dried Chemask film is peeled away from the protected area.
Is Chemask compatible with cleaning solvents?
The product information identifies the natural latex formulation as stable with cleaning solvents and compatible with flux systems. Verify process compatibility with your specific chemistry before production use.
Can it be used before conformal coating?
Yes. CM8 can be used as a temporary protective mask for contacts, pins, posts, switches, and edge connections during conformal coating processes.
What size is this product?
This listing is for the 8 oz Chemtronics CM8 package.
