Thermal Management Solutions for Electric Vehicles
As electric vehicle components become higher performing and more energy dense, they also produce more heat which must be dissipated safely. Parker's thermal interface material experts have developed market leading materials that combine high thermal conductivity and low viscosity with the ability to maintain insulating properties.
Thermal Management Products
Liquid-Dispense Gap Fillers
Our liquid-dispense, cured-in-place gap fillers provide low stress on components and improve thermal resistance when compared to thermal pads. As batteries for electric vehicles become smaller and higher-performing, they produce more heat which must be dissipated safely. Our gap fillers combine high thermal conductivity and low viscosity with the ability to maintain insulating properties.
Low-Density Foams
These products are low density, low viscosity two-component encapsulant systems. These materials are ideal in applications requiring thermal and electrical insulation while adding minimal weight. We currently offer foams in silicone and urethane chemistries, specifically formulated for the electric vehicle market.
Thermal Pads
Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP™ gap filler pads are a family of low soft, thermally conductive silicone and non-silicone elastomers for applications where heat must be conducted over a large and variant gap between a semiconductor component and a heat dissipating surface.
Thermal Gels
Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP GELs are single component dispensable thermal gap fillers require no curing and can be dispensed over a heat generating component for effective cooling.
Potting & Encapsulants
Our encapsulant and potting solutions provide a robust thermal management interface resulting in reliable products for you and your customers. These materials improve performance by optimizing heat dissipation with high thermal conductivity and low viscosity. They also protect components from dust and moisture and help reduce vibration.
Electric Vehicle Applications
Battery Packs
We're providing the next generation of battery solutions for our customers today. From thermal management to structural assembly, we are charging ahead into the future of battery technology.
Charging Systems
Output performance, not heat - gap fillers and encapsulants improve proper heat flow in inductors and transformers, optimizing performance during charging and increasing product longevity.
Power Electronics
Protect components and improve stability - in order to extend the life of your power electronics, you need to maintain low thermal resistance and protect components from shock, moisture, and debris. Robust thermal interface materials protect delicate electrical components and provide excellent isolation and vibration dampening.
ADAS Systems
Our thermal management and EMI shielding materials are crucial parts utilized by some of the leading manufacturers of EV cars and trucks to keep advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as lane assist and pedestrian automatic braking features, functioning effectively.
Infotainment Devices
Infotainment devices are the main source of information for EV drivers when it comes to entertainment, navigation, feedback from the vehicle, cabin comfort, and more. Since there are so many small electronics housed behind one screen, it's important these circuit boards stay cool, especially when packed into a tight space.
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Resources
Whitepaper: Thermal Adhesives for Next Generation Battery Packs
With the significant growth and development of battery pack technologies, manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (EVs) are placing an increased emphasis on pack design optimization. One immediate route to achieving these goals is the elimination of the housings of battery modules and bonding individual cells directly to the cooling plate, a strategy known as “cell-to-pack.” To learn more about this design, read our latest white paper.
On-Demand Webinar: Application of EMI Shielding, Conductive Plastics and Thermal Management Materials for ADAS Radar Sensor Modules
Watch on-demand where we discuss the benefits of metal-to-plastic conversion combined with integrated assembly manufacturing. Especially useful for automotive electronics housings such as those designed for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring.
Blogs
Thermal Gels Benefit Consumer and Automotive Applications
Careful management of thermal interfaces is crucial to maintaining the reliability and extending the life of electronic devices and equipment. As each new electronic product generation requires higher power in smaller packages, the challenges associated with thermal management become more and more intense.
What are Gap Fillers?
Battery performance is crucial to the continued advancement of electric vehicle (EV) design. One of the fundamental challenges in creating a battery pack is the effective management of heat generated during the battery’s charge and discharge cycles. Learn about how gap fillers aid in the removal of heat.