Electro-chemicals specialist, Electrolube has selected the Southern Manufacturing event to showcase the company’s latest new products and provide an exclusive first look at a groundbreaking new contamination removal product that is set to become the de facto standard for electronics manufacturers. The newest breakthrough product from Electrolube will be officially announced during the event on stand L8 at the Southern Manufacturing show, which takes place at FIVE, Farnborough from the 10th to the 12th February 2015.
New products being highlighted at the show also include two new protective and decorative polyurethane resins that will be of particular interest to LED lighting manufacturers.
The first of these – UR5634 – is a two-part, semi-rigid, optically clear polyurethane resin that achieves a water-white transparency, ideal for LED potting applications. This RoHS-2 compliant, low-hazard, isophorone diisocyanate-free material is weather resistant, as well as being impervious to acids and alkalis. It is also strongly resistant to yellowing when exposed to UV light – of particular benefit to LED luminaires and light fixings exposed to direct sunlight.
Another two-part, semi-rigid polyurethane resin – UR5635 – will also be shown. Similar to UR5634, however, this produces a ‘hazy/cloudy’ finish that is ideal for creating a warm, diffused lighting effect when used as a potting agent for LED installations. Instead of incurring additional costs for plastic light diffusing mouldings, manufacturers of LED luminaires can make use of UR5635’s properties to achieve the same effect, while also providing maximum protection for the LED elements.
Like UR5634, UR5635 is a RoHS-2 compliant, low-hazard, isophorone diisocyanate-free material that is also UV and weather resistant, as well as being impervious to acids and alkalis.
The company will also present its AFA aromatic-free acrylic conformal coating for the protection of electronic circuits. Formulated without the use of hazardous aromatic solvents such as Toluene and Xylene, it is UL746-QMJU2 compliant, achieves flame retardancy to UL94 V-0, and meets IPC-CC-830 and MIL-1-46058C approvals. AFA is ideal for those applications requiring rework, being easily removed using Electrolube’s ULS cleaning solvents.
Electrolube’s wide range of encapsulation resins are available in epoxy, polyurethane and silicone formulations with specific properties designed to protect and insulate printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components from the threats of harsh and challenging environments, including moisture, vibration, thermal or physical shock and general contamination. Potting and encapsulation resins can achieve a higher level of protection through the mass of the resin surrounding the unit. This is different for every application, however, potting and encapsulating resins always provide a far more substantial covering than that offered by conformal coatings.
Due to the bulk of material surrounding the PCB, potting and encapsulation resins are commonly two-part systems which when mixed together form a solid, fully cured material with no by-products. In cases where the conditions are not considered extreme, Electrolube’s leading range of conformal coatings provide a combination of protection in humid and corrosive environments with ease of application. They can be used for complete coverage or selective application onto the PCB, thus minimising the weight added as a result of applying a protective material. Electrolube conformal coatings are available in acrylic, silicone, polyurethane and hybrid materials, and are UL, MIL and IPC-CC-830 approved. UV cure and water-based options are offered, and coatings that are solvent-removable or solvent-resistant can be supplied.
As a responsible manufacturer of specialist chemical products for the electronics, automotive and industrial manufacturing industries, Electrolube upholds environmental responsibility at the core of its ethos and is ever vigilant of operator safety and the environment. Awarded the ISO 14001 standard, Electrolube’s carefully administered Environmental Management System continually monitors and improves Electrolube’s environmental performance and safety to ensure best industrial practice and compliance with all relevant environmental legislation.
Electrolube will launch their exclusive new product, new resins and conformal coatings on stand L8 at Southern Manufacturing. As an organisation committed to developing and providing highly effective solutions, Electrolube’s management team and expert chemists will be on the stand to discuss visitor requirements in more detail and help provide advice with electro-chemical challenges. As well as conformal coatings and resins, visitors will also see established solutions from Electrolube’s additional core product groups: Cleaning, Thermal Management, Contact Lubricants and Maintenance & Service Aids.
More information about Electrolube may be found at http://www.electrolube.com
