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What are Thermally Conductive Adhesives?
Thermally conductive adhesives are a type of adhesive that is designed to conduct heat. They are used to bond two surfaces together while also providing a thermal pathway between them.
Thermally conductive adhesives are commonly used in electronic components and EV applications where heat transfer is critical, such as bonding heat sinks to electronic components or attaching battery cells to a cooling plate. They are also used in automotive and aerospace applications where high temperatures and thermal cycling can cause traditional adhesives to fail.
Key Advantages
Why use our Thermally Conductive Structural Adhesives?
Our thermally conductive adhesives offer several advantages over traditional mechanical fasteners, including:
- Improved reliability
- Reduced weight and complexity
- Increased design flexibility
- Room temperature or UV Cure
- Variable cure speeds
Featured Battery Thermal Adhesives
Developed to cool, bond and electrically insulated battery cells, explore our featured Battery Thermal Adhesives:
- CoolTherm TC-850 Thermally Conductive Acrylic Adhesive
- CoolTherm TC-2002 Thermally Conductive Structural Adhesive
- CoolTherm UR-2000 Thermally Conductive Urethane Gap Filler
- CoolTherm SC-2000 SLW Thermally Conductive Silicone Gap Filler
- CoolTherm SC-3000 LD Thermally Conductive Silicone Gap Filler
Watch the video now to see one of our thermal adhesives in action!
Benefits of Using Adhesives Instead of Mechanical Fasteners
Our customers run into several issues when welding aluminum. By using structural adhesives, the need for mechanical fasteners as well as post-weld rework is eliminated. Watch this video to explore more benefits of using adhesives for battery box assembly.
Thermally Conductive Adhesive Applications
Explore our applications of thermally conductive structural adhesives that can help increase product longevity and reduce weight. No matter the application, our dedicated application engineers will work with you to ensure your project’s specific performance requirements, cost targets and deadlines are met quickly.
Battery Pack Assembly
As battery technology evolves towards increased energy density, the ability to manage heat during charge and discharge cycles is crucial for optimizing performance. Our CoolTherm thermal adhesives are fully customizable and compatible with cylindrical, pouch and prismatic battery cells.
Applications include:
- Cell to Cooling Plate
- Cell to Module
- Module to Pack
- Battery Lid
Charging Systems
CoolTherm adhesives improve heat flow in inductors and transformers and optimize performance during charging & discharging. With low viscosity, these adhesives flow easily crevices, enabling better impregnation of irregularly-shaped magnetic components and helping to reduce inductor hum.
Applications include:
- Inverter
- Converter
- Charging Handles
Find a Thermally Conductive Structural Adhesive
We have a portfolio of thermally conductive adhesives fit for electrification applications in EVs and electrified technologies. With an expert team of application engineers, we can help you select the correct adhesive and optimize your process to improve performance and lower costs.
Not sure which thermally conductive adhesive you need? Talk with one of our experts.
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Product Brochure: CoolTherm Materials for Battery Packs
As battery technologies evolve to have increased energy density, the ability to manage heat during charge and discharge cycles is crucial for optimizing performance. CoolTherm® materials are fully customizable and compatible with cylindrical, pouch and prismatic battery cells. Our dedicated application engineers will work with you to ensure your project’s specific performance requirements and deadlines are met quickly.
Enhancing Industrial EV Battery Performance with Thermally Conductive Adhesives
Enhance industrial EV battery performance with Parker's CoolTherm® TC-2002, a thermally conductive adhesive for optimal thermal management and safety.
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FAQ: What is an Adhesive Bond Line?
The bond line of a material is used to describe where a material contacts components, usually when it is sandwiched in between them. Typically, the most important quality of a bond line is its thickness. For liquid-dispensed materials, bond line is variable and is based on the stand-off that is present in each application.