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If you need your custom electronic components to perform their best while enduring threats like moisture and heat, then you might want to consider the many benefits of potting and how to choose just the right potting compound.
Potting is the process of filling an electronic component or housing with a solid or gelatinous material to enhance endurance and performance. Potting protects custom electronic components. Depending on the formulation, here are some benefits of potting your electronic components:
Knowing the performance requirements of your system is essential to choosing the right compound for your electronic component to perform optimally.
Epoxy, urethane and silicone are among the top potting compounds used today, each having their own unique characteristics. Consider the pros and cons between their standard formulations when choosing what’s best for your electronic component.
Keep in mind that there are a multitude of formulation options to customize your potting compound to your exact needs. We can help!
Stable and predictable, epoxy compounds boast superior electrical and moisture-resistant properties, making them the preferred choice for automotive, consumer and aviation electronic applications.
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Highly versatile polyurethane offers the best balance of strength and flexibility, at more affordable costs.
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Silicone’s pliability and temperature tolerance make it ideal for potting sensitive electronics with high shock and thermal cycling, while its low toxicity is preferred for medical devices and other safety-conscious applications.
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Your electronic component’s needs may not fit neatly into one potting compound’s bucket. Thankfully, we can adjust and add to different compounds in order to get just the right one.
For more information on how potting protects custom electronic components, contact us today!