Electronics used in industrial automation require advanced materials that manage heat, withstand harsh environments, and maintain electrical integrity. Manufacturing robust electronics requires materials that are optimized for production and lower the total cost of ownership that contributes to 80% of the cost.
Advanced materials unleash the outcomes of industrial automation by fortifying the electronics used in sensors, PLCs, communication networks, and power supplies. Materials improve both manufacturing and end-use environments. Click on the hotspots to navigate through our solutions.
- Dissipate operational heat
- Ensure reliable performance
- Stable thermal performance over a 25-30-year life
- Offers thermal conductivity of 1.4 W/m-K
- Provide low thermal impedance
- Support higher power density designs
Thermal interface materials include gap pads, liquids, films, gels, and phase change materials.
- Protect against shock and vibration
- Enable continuous use from -60°C to 180°C
- Provide high-humidity resistance
Protection materials include conformal coatings, potting materials, and gasketing solutions.
- Extend reliability and longevity
- Provide electrical interconnect integrity
- Offer mechanical stability and reliability via structural integrity
- Support strong dual-sided adhesion for interfaces
- Eliminate mechanical screws and parts that can loosen
Threadlockers, retaining compounds, and structural adhesives provide mechanical stability. Electrically conductive adhesives, underfills, solder pastes, potting compounds, and assembly films support electrical interconnect integrity.
Results in manufacturing
- Eliminates the need for mechanical screws
- Provides strong dual-side adhesion for interfaces
- Reduces parts complexity
- Reduces Cost
- Improves high-volume yield
Results during end use
- Excellent dielectrics
- Continuous use from -60°C to 180°C
- Thermal conductivity of 1.4W/m-K
- Low thermal impedance
- Protection against shock and vibration
Ultimately, advanced materials serve as the backbone of resilient, high-performance automation ecosystems, driving innovation across industries. To do so, Henkel engineers formulations based on customer needs, pioneers sustainable practices, and helps organizations accelerate industrial automation solutions. Please reach out to discuss your specific needs.
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