Protecting electronic circuits in hazardous areas ?

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Protecting electronic circuits in hazardous areas involves using potting compounds, such as epoxy resin, to fully encapsulate and safeguard the components. For moisture protection, conformal coatings like Loctite Shadowcure are recommended. In highly vibrational environments, silicone can be used to shield specific parts, such as capacitors. Additionally, selecting appropriate box materials is crucial for impact and temperature resistance. Effective protection strategies are essential for ensuring the longevity and reliability of electronic circuits in challenging conditions.
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I am interested in how to protect electronics circuit in hazard areas

Are there special ways of soldering /circuit arranging for highly vibrational places ?
moist/water protection ?
Impact ?
Hi temperature ?
Special box materials for examples above?
etc...
tnx ;D
 
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One could use epoxy resin to fully protect the electronic circuit. This is very common in the electronics industry.

To simply protect the printed circuit board against moisture, try conformal coatings such as the Loctite Shadowcure.

If it is not possible to fill the complete assembly with a resin, some electronic parts such as capacitor can be protect agaist vibration using silicone.
 

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