To ensure electric vehicle (EV) batteries operate safely and efficiently, temperatures within the battery electronic control unit must be carefully and proactively managed. THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 Thermally Conductive Gap Filler Pads from Parker Chomerics provide a high-performing solution that fits seamlessly into robotic assembly processes, leading to a faster, more efficient assembly line that remains debris-free.
Effective thermal management is a top concern for EV original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Choosing the right thermal interface material (TIM) for the battery electronic control unit is a must, as the battery packs within EVs generate a lot of heat and their performance is directly tied to internal temperatures.
Cleanliness within the manufacturing process is another important factor. Robotics are utilized to prevent the operator from physically touching any of the parts and potentially introducing foreign object debris (FOD), so any thermal pad utilized must fit seamlessly into this assembly.
In addition to performance and robotic-compatibility, packaging was a key part of the design. The orientation of thermal pads means extreme care must be taken to ensure they are packaged and shipped safely.
Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 Thermally Conductive Gap Filler Pads checked all the boxes for this application, providing exceptional conformability at a competitive cost. Parker Chomerics also designed a special packaging to make sure everything went smoothly with product shipment.
THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 provides a soft (34 Shore 00) solution with 3.2 W/m-K of thermal conductivity. Additionally, it offers extremely low outgassing, ensuring effective thermal interface between heat sinks and electronic devices where there are uneven surfaces, air gaps and rough surface textures.
THERM-A-GAP pads are easily seen by vision sensors for effective quality control and speed of assembly. They also release effortlessly from the liner for pick-and-place robots, making them ideal for high-volume applications.
With THERM-A-GAP PAD 30, we converted a high-performing TIM pad into a format that is easier to install, increasing assembly-line accuracy. Now applicators are able to properly put pads into the locating fixture without having to touch them, ensuring no foreign debris is introduced while improving the manufacturing time and reducing failure rate.
To ensure zero defects, automated inspection systems check the dimensionality of the pads as well as their location, halting the assembly process if either check reveals a problem.
With THERM-A-GAP PAD 30, OEMs have a solution that combines high performance with ease of assembly and zero defects.
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Parker Chomerics THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 Thermally Conductive Gap Filler Pads provide a soft (34 Shore 00) solution with 3.2 W/m-K of thermal conductivity.
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