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Casting compound perfectly protects electronics from overheating

With ELPECAST® VU 4545/101, Peters has recently added a casting compound to its product portfolio that is characterised by particularly high thermal conductivity. ‘At 1.7 W/mK, the thermal conductivity value is by far higher than standard,’ says Christoph Münz, a graduate chemist at the Kempen-based ink manufacturer. This high thermal conductivity makes it an ideal choice for applications where efficient heat dissipation is crucial – such as in electronics and sensor technology as well as in lighting electronics.

This way, industrial customers can rely on the two-component casting compound ELPECAST® VU 4545/101. On the one hand, the synthetic resin product provides reliable electrical insulation; on the other, the heat generated in the component is quickly dissipated, thus extending the service life. The maximum temperature of the component can be significantly reduced by a thermally conductive encapsulation,’ explains Christoph Münz.

Christoph Münz uses a computer simulation to show how the casting compound ELPECAST® VU 4545/101 dissipates heat from the component.
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What makes VU 4545/101 casting compound so special is its excellent processability and the comparatively low flowability. This not only facilitates application, but also enables a precise and efficient potting procedure.

Another important aspect is its best flame class V-0 according to UL 94, which ensures maximum fire safety. ‘The casting compound offers a sensible and cost-effective alternative to silicone products,’ reports Christoph Münz, who has been with Peters since 2007 and currently works in the R&D department at Peters Research.

All in all, ELPECAST® VU 4545/101 is a first-class option.

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Based in Kempen, Germany on the Lower Rhine, the Peters Group is and remains an independent family-owned company and the only full-range supplier of coating materials for electronics worldwide, in the field of printed circuit boards (PCBs) production as well as the protection of assembled PCBs and electronic components (EMS).

Our high-tech products developed and manufactured in Germany are used, amongst others, in e-mobility/the automotive industry, in industrial and plant engineering, aerospace, medical technology, the LED industry as well as for converters in renewable energy generators.

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