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Arlon EMD Completes IPC Validation Recertification Audit
March 15, 2021 | Arlon Electronic MaterialsEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Arlon Electronic Materials has successfully completed an intensive two-day recertification audit by IPC Validation Services. This audit was focused on validating Arlon’s manufacturing processes and testing procedures. Arlon’s success in passing IPC Validation Services’ audit confirmed Arlon’s status in the electronics industry as a trusted manufacturer of high-performance laminate and prepreg products.
“Arlon is fully committed to providing the highest quality, most thermally robust polyimide laminate and prepreg products on the market. Successfully completing the audit of our facility by IPC Validation Services provides our customers with the added assurance of our commitment to consistency and quality in manufacturing.” stated John Wright, Arlon’s Quality Manager,
All of Arlon’s polyimide laminate and prepreg products are currently listed on the IPC Validation Services QualifiedProducts List (QPL). These include Arlon 33N, 35N, 84N, 85N, and 85HP which are certified to the requirements of IPC-4101E-WAM1 slash sheets 40 and 41. Additionally, Arlon’s 37N and 38N low flow polyimide prepregs are certified to the requirements of slash sheet 42.
About Arlon: Arlon EMD is a US manufacturer of specialty materials. Arlon has supplied materials for the North American, UK, European, Israeli and Asian markets for more than 35 years from their manufacturing location in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.arlonemd.com.
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