Through close customer partnerships, industry experience and engineering support, we unleash the design possibilities for waterproofed devices.
The reliability of mobile and wearable devices has significantly increased in recent years, specifically in respect to water, moisture, and chemical ingress. Simultaneously, the design and architecture of these devices has become too complex to rely on standard methods and materials for sealing them.
To effectively safeguard consumer electronics against water exposure, there are three primary areas of the device that require protection. Each of these can be addressed in various combinations to ensure total protection at various levels and achieve manufacturing objectives. Each application is different and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
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Enclosure level
Component level
Circuit board level
Determining the approach depends largely on the Ingress Protection (IPx) rating a manufacturer wants to achieve for its specific product.
Characteristic Numeral
Brief Description of Protection
Typical Usage Conditions
0
Non-protected
N/A
1
Vertically falling water drops
Light rain
2
Vertically falling water drops when enclosure is tilted up to 15º
Light rain with wind
3
Sprays of water
Heavy rainstorm
4
Splashes of water
Rain, spraying, splashing
5
Water jets
Rain, contact with residential taps
6
Powerful water jets
Rain, contact with residential taps and rough outdoor conditions
7
Temporary immersion in water (up to 1 m)
Rain, splashing and accidental submersion
8
Continuous immersion (by agreement between manufacturers & users)
Rain, splashing and accidental submersion
Customers wanted solutions that would deliver waterproof seals between injection-moulded plastic and metal enclosures on consumer electronics to achieve an IPX8 waterproof rating. To satisfy the unique sealing application, we developed a proprietary vacuum gap-filling process that meets the most stringent water- and dust-resistant standards.
- Improved waterproof performance
- Preserves electronic integrity in the event of water immersion or exposure
- Meets the most stringent IPX8 waterproofing performance standard
- Automation production with high UPH output
Regardless of your waterproofing challenge, Henkel's advanced materials portfolio has you covered from the inside out!
Henkel's expertise extends beyond one material or solution for waterproofed devices. Partnering with Henkel means supply chain simplification, holistic product design knowledge and expert consultation from the industry’s most informed materials specialists. Experience counts, and Henkel has partnered with the world's top handheld brands to achieve exceptional results.
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