Different industries,
different silicones.
From electronics to dispensing and curing: what silicone does in each industry, and the product families most often used.
PCBs · electronic components
Electronics
Silicones protect circuit boards and electronic components from moisture, contamination, heat and shock.
- Board protection
- Conformal coatingsA thin film blocks moisture and contamination, preventing short circuits and solder-joint corrosion.
- Encapsulation
- Encapsulants & pottingFills and surrounds components to protect them from temperature changes, moisture and stress.
- Shock absorption
- Dielectric gelsVery soft gels absorb shock and mechanical stress.
- Heat dissipation
- Thermal managementCarries heat from hot components to the heat sink.
Batteries · vehicle electronics
Mobility & EV
Silicones bond and seal battery pack parts, protect vehicle electronics and carry heat away.
- Battery packs
- Adhesives & sealantsBonds parts and seals gaps.
- Electronics protection
- Conformal coatings · encapsulantsBoth protect boards and components from moisture, contamination and stress.
- Heat dissipation
- Thermal managementThermally conductive greases, gels and adhesives carry heat away from hot components.
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Panels · optical films
Display
We supply silicone PSAs that protect screens during panel processing and bond optical films.
- Optical film bonding
- Display & optical PSAHigh adhesion even in thin layers, for optical laminate bonding and cover glass protective films.
- Process & transit protection
- Low-adhesion PSA for protective filmsFor glass, metal and display protective films. Low, stable adhesion with little adhesive transfer.
Adhesive tapes · protective films
Tapes & films
We supply silicone PSAs for heat-resistant masking, electrical insulating and plating tapes, along with additives and a primer.
- Masking & insulation
- PSA for high-temperature, masking & insulation tapesHolds adhesion at high temperatures, for masking, plating and electrical insulating tapes.
- Film tapes
- Low-temperature cure PSAPlatinum cure sets quickly at low temperatures, so it also works on polyolefin (PO) film substrates.
- Flame-retardant tapes
- PSA for mica tapesA binder for flame-retardant mica tape that penetrates and bonds glass fiber and mica sheet.
- Formulation & priming
- Additives & primerAdditives that adjust adhesion and tack, and a primer that improves adhesion to the substrate.
Transformers
Power & rail
We supply XIAMETER™ PMX-561 silicone transformer fluid for rail and power transformers, including those on high-speed trains.
- Rail & power transformers
- XIAMETER™ PMX-561Fills the transformer to insulate and cool it. Used in high-speed train transformers.
- Flash point
- 300 °C minimumFire point above 350 °C. UL-classified as a “less flammable” liquid.
- Viscosity
- 50 cStA polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) silicone fluid, water-clear.
Properties based on Dow’s public technical data. Check the TDS for current values.
Dispensing · curing
Dispensing & curing
We choose the right dispensing method for the material and propose dispensers and curing units matched to your process.
- Dispensing
- Dispensers & dispensing equipmentDispensing, spraying, hot-melt or filling to suit the material, from benchtop robots to turntable and 3-axis dispensers.
- UV curing
- UV LED curing unitsArea, high-power, bar and spot types. They replace conventional lamp systems, cutting power and maintenance costs.
- Oven replacement
- IR LED curing unitsNear-infrared curing takes far less time than chamber or oven processes.
- Localized curing
- Spot curing unitsCures only small, selected areas.
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