Potting enables an engineer to secure a component, protect it from natural elements such as moisture, and electrically insulate it so that it can perform as designed. There are many considerations in evaluating a potting material:
- The kind of device/component to be potted
- Part characteristics, including voltage
- The operating environment
- Acceptable curing/gel time
- Adhesive characteristics
- Coefficient of thermal expansion of potting compound and device
- Application method (manual or automatic)
- Overall cost
Fabrico can help engineers to select from a wide range of potting compounds available through its extensive supplier network, including:
- Epoxy
- Hot melt
- Unsaturated polyester resin
- Urethanes
- Silicones
- UV curing materials
As a materials specialist, Fabrico can recommend new potting compounds specifically made for todays more complex and denser electronic and electric assemblies. Working with the engineering team, Fabrico investigates the appropriate potting compound that will work with the substrate, end-use, and manufacturing process. With its in-house test lab, Fabrico can look at alternative compounds based on the customers specifications.
Learn more about Fabricos potting expertise,
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