Thermally conductive adhesive

The constantly increasing technical demands on electrical and electronic assemblies lead to major challenges in the area of thermal management. Due to the miniaturization of components and the higher performance of devices, the component temperature would increase significantly without countermeasures, which can lead to the failure of the entire assembly. In order to increase the longevity of electronic components, the heat must therefore be conducted from the heat source (electronics) to the heat sink (e.g. heat sink). Thermally conductive and electrically insulating intermediate layer materials, so-called Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs), are used for this purpose. KERAFOL^® has developed effective, uncomplicated and cost-effective solutions in this area with the KERATHERM^® and KERAMOLD^® product ranges. Thermal Grease is a product group that is also well-known in the consumer sector.

What are thermally conductive adhesives?

an explanation

Thermally conductive adhesives are thermally conductive and electrically insulating products with a high adhesive strength for fixing components. In this area, KERAFOL^® offers adhesives in the form of acrylate-based films or 2-component systems based on silicone. This allows components to be fixed reliably, eliminating the need for additional screw connections.

Key Facts

the thermally conductive adhesive from Kerafol^®

How are the heat-conducting adhesives processed?

Application

Thermal adhesives from KERAFOL^® are available in various containers & forms

In addition to manual application, the liquid 2-component adhesives can also be applied using dispensing systems.
Die-cut parts can be applied either manually or using a “pick & place” system.

Further information on dosing technology can be found in the Kerafol service section.

Advantages

of the thermally conductive adhesive from Kerafol^®

Delimitation

to other products

In contrast to the gap filler liquids, the 2-component adhesive is also a system that cures at room temperature, but the adhesive has a reliably high adhesive strength and the gap filler only has good adhesion.
If components such as battery cells are to be installed completely without additional fixation, a gap filler is no longer sufficient and a thermally conductive adhesive is used.
This saves process time and material, making it an efficient concept.

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