CoolTherm SC-320

Thermally Conductive Silicone Encapsulant | Parker Lord

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CoolTherm SC-320

Product Description:

CoolTherm® SC-320 thermally conductive silicone encapsulant is a two-component system designed to provide excellent thermal conductivity for electrical/electronic encapsulating applications, while retaining desirable properties associated with silicones.
 

Features and Benefits:

Low Stress – exhibits low shrinkage and stress on components as it cures.

Durable – composed of an addition-curing polydimethyl siloxane polymer that will not depolymerize when heated in confined spaces.

Low Viscosity – maintains low viscosity for ease of component encapsulation compared to other highly thermally conductive materials.

Environmentally Resistant – provides excellent thermal shock resistance.

UL Rated – provides excellent flame retardancy; UL 94 V-0 certified.
 

Typical Properties*

 SC-320 ResinSC-320 HardenerMixed
AppearancePink LiquidWhite LiquidLight Pink Liquid
Viscosity, cps @ 25˚C25,00020,00022,000
Specific Gravity3.13.13.1
Gel Time, min @ 121˚C--2-5
Working Life, min @ 25˚C--40
*Data is typical and not to be used for specification purposes

Application:

Mixing – Thoroughly mix each component prior to combining resin and hardener. Mix CoolTherm SC-320 resin with CoolTherm SC-320 hardener at a 1:1 ratio, by weight or volume. Automatic meter/mix/dispense equip-ment may be used for high volume production. Unless a closed-chamber mechanical mixer is used, air may be introduced into the encapsulant system either during mixing or when catalyzing the mixture. Electrical properties of the silicone encapsulant are best when air bubbles and voids are minimized. Therefore, in extremely high voltage or other critical applications, vacuuming may be appropriate.

Applying – Apply silicone encapsulant using handheld cartridges or automatic meter, mix and dispense equipment. Avoid applying encapsulant to surfaces that contain cure inhibiting ingredients, such as amines, sulfur, or tin salts. If bonding surface is in question, apply a test patch of encapsulant to the surface and allow it to set for the normal cure time.

Curing – Allow encapsulant to cure for 24 hours at room temperature (25°C) or for 60 minutes at 125°C. This time-at-temperature profile refers to the time the mate-rial should be allowed to cure once it reaches the target temperature. Allowance should be made for oven ramp rates, parts with large thermal mass and other circum-stances that may delay material reaching the target temperature.
 

Recommended uses:

For complete product information, please refer to Parker's website.

 

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