These three gasket tape products have reportedly been specified for long-term sealing of outdoor enclosures, industrial ovens and dryers, ventilating, and airflow applications subject to temperature extremes.
September 1, 2020
Stockwell Elastomerics, Inc. recently announced the availability of silicone sponge and silicone foam gasket tape with DP-1001 silicone adhesive backing.
According to Henkel, its new liquid TIM effectively marries high thermal conductivity of 7.0 W/mK with a maximum possible speed tested of 18 g per second.
August 27, 2020
Henkel recently announced the debut of Bergquist gap filler TGF 7000, a thermal interface material (TIM).
According to Evonik, the extra production capacities will provide its customers with a faster and more reliable supply of products, as well as a wider choice of products.
July 28, 2020
Evonik recently announced that its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now fully operational after completing final commissioning tests and gaining the necessary authority approvals.
According to Dow, this new adhesive cures at room temperature and provides fast adhesion for shorter cycle times.
June 30, 2020
Dow recently introduced its new DOWSIL™ EA-3838 Fast Adhesive, a primerless silicone adhesive that cures rapidly without oven heat for improved productivity and reduced energy usage in the manufacture of appliances, automotive electronics, lighting, and avionics.
Vacuum potting is mainly aimed at electronic components with small openings and complex internal structures.
June 10, 2020
The potting of electronic components involves filling the assembly with a compound such as liquid resin (e.g., epoxy, silicone, polyurethane) to protect it from environmental or use conditions like moisture, humidity, and vibration. Any air entrapment in the potting compound can result in air bubbles that may cause performance problems in the finished component.
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Dr. Dave explains why this type of application can often be tricky, particularly due to the large differences in thermal expansion coefficients between the glass, the steel, and the adhesive.
You don’t indicate which substrate is on the outside, and this does make a difference in the possible choice of adhesive. Epoxy adhesives were traditionally used for this application, but they should be used with care as they may be too rigid.