Electrical Potting and Encapsulating Compounds
Advanced Technology Epoxy Potting and Encapsulation Systems
SOLAR COMPOUNDS CORPORATION is a manufacturer of advanced technology Epoxies,
Urethanes and RTV Silicones for electrical potting and encapsulating,
adhesives, coating and sealants.
Potting compounds are pourable insulating resins (epoxies, silicones, urethanes and hybrids) to be cast into cavities containing electronic components to insulate, protect, and hold them in place thus protecting components from shock and vibration.
Flame Retardant and High Thermal Conductivity Products
Solar potting and encapsulating compounds are formulated for the demanding high performance requirements of the electrical and electronic industries for such applications as the potting of HID electronic ballasts, capacitors, power supplies, relays and other devices with high heat dissipation requirements. Solar FR (Flame retardant) and HTC (High Thermal Conductivity) products provide higher flame retardancy, increased high-voltage insulating characteristics and improved thermal management over currently available materials, significantly reducing the operating temperature of potted internal components - thus extending the life cycle of electrical devices.
For users who want a soft, rubbery, low stress cure, yet need to operate at high temperatures and want to avoid using problematic polyurethanes, Solar offers soft-cure epoxies, RTV Silicones and unique hybrid polymers.
Custom Formulation and Adhesives for Specialized Requirements
In addition to the Solar line of advanced
technology electrical materials, the Solar Compounds also produces high
performance structural adhesives with outstanding peel strength,
chemical/temperature resistance and thermal cycling for OEM and specialized
applications.
If your material performance requirements should extend beyond the properties of our standard products SOLAR scientists will work closely with your manufacturing specialists to determine your specific product needs. An individual chemist is assigned to work on your project, from start to finish, ensuring consistent contact and superb results.
SOLAR EP SERIES EPOXY ADVANTAGES
- Minimal or virtually no shrinkage, optimum dielectric properties, high dimensional stability, excellent adhesion and thermal cycling properties.
- Two (2) component systems that harden at room temperature and have service temperatures between 100°C to 130°C.
- One (1) and two (2) component heat cured systems that can resist temperatures up to 200°C.
- Filled potting compounds containing inorganic ingredients that impart (1) Thermal Conductivity, (2) a Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, (3) Low shrinkage, (4) Fire Retardancy.
Unfilled compounds are mostly transparent and used when the lowest viscosity is needed and defective components need to be identified easily for replacement and repair.
All SOLAR COMPOUNDS FR products are fire-resistant, and where specified, Underwriter Laboratories recognized as Flame Class UL 94V-0. Custom formulas are available in all categories and are packaged in one-gallon, five-gallon, and fifty five -gallon kits.
APPLICATIONS
Casting of sensitive electronic components, potting telecommunications equipment, thermal cut-out switches, potting ballasts, pumps, surge suppressors, connectors, switches, relays, coils, transformers, power supplies, resistors, solenoids, proximity switches, transistors, sensors, power line filters, timers, etc.
SPECIALITY PRODUCT SELECTION
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EPOXIES…SOLARITE EP SERIES
Solar potting and encapsulating compounds extend the life of power
supplies, electronic devices and modern HID automotive headlight systems
through improved heat dissipation and component protection from shock and
vibration.
EP-0597
Moderate viscosity unfilled epoxy potting and casting compound. Transparent, semi-rigid cure with Solarcure 5. Excellent thermal shock resistance and good electrical properties. With Solarcure-6, yields excellent adhesion and low durometer. Low stress and good thermal shock properties that allow component replacement and repair.
EP-211 FR HTC_SC1-2
A thermally conductive, moderate viscosity epoxy potting and casting compound that can be room temperature or heat cured depending upon the hardener used. With Solarcure 1 (SC1) a UL 94V-0 product with a service temperature of up to 130°C can be produced. With Solarcure 2 (SC2), a heat cure product with a service temperature of up to 155°C can be achieved. Other custom Solarcure hardeners can be used to adjust viscosity, hardness, cure time, exotherm, service temperature, thermal shock and resistance, etc.
EP-211 FR HTC_SC2-2B
A thermally conductive, fire retardant,
UL 94V-0 recognized, moderate viscosity epoxy potting and casting
compound. Room temperature or heat cured depending upon the hardener
chosen. Service temperature up to
155°C with Solarcure 2 (SC2). Service
temperature up to 200°C With Solarcure 2B (SC2B). Other Solarcure hardeners can be
used to adjust viscosity, hardness, cure time, exotherm, service
temperature, thermal shock resistance etc.
EP-0502
Room temperature cure, high gloss epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient mix ratio. Well suited to automatic dispensing equipment. UL 94V-0 recognized. Produces void free castings.
EP-0589
Low cost highly filled epoxy potting and casting compound. Very rigid cures. Room temperature cure. 1:1 convenient mixing ratio. Suited to automatic dispensing equipment. Designed for end seal training grenades for the military that fragment completely when exploded.
EP-0575
Low viscosity, filled, room temperature cure epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient mix ratio. Suited to automatic dispensing equipment. Produces high gloss, void free castings.
EP-0596 UF
Low viscosity epoxy potting and casting compound. Excellent penetration. Room temperature or heat cure depending upon the hardener chosen. Service temperature up to 155°C with Solarcure 2. Can be cured with various other custom Solarcure hardeners to adjust viscosity, hardness, cure time, exotherm, service temperature, thermal shock resistance etc.
EP-211FR/0605
Moderate to low viscosity epoxy potting and casting compound. UL 94V-0 recognized with Solarcure 1. Cured with Solarcure 0605 at room temperature curing product that will withstand service temperatures up to 155°C. (after a postcure @300°F) can be produced. Can be cured with various other custom Solarcure hardeners to adjust viscosity,hardness, cure time, exotherm, service temperature, thermal shock resistance etc.
EP-220
Heat cure, semi-rigid epoxy with excellent thermal shock and thermal cycling properties - 55°C-155°C.
EP-0506
A flexible heat curing 1 to 1 by weight epoxy potting and casting compound. Excellent electrical properties, void free castings, good thermal shock for transformers and coils. Service temperatures up to 130°C.
EP-0531
A glass fiber reinforced, semi-rigid, heat curing 1 to 1 by weight epoxy potting and casting compound. Excellent electrical properties, void free castings, good thermal shock. Service temperatures up to 155°C.
EP-0610
A rigid heat curing 1 to 1 by weight epoxy potting and casting compound. Excellent electrical properties, arc resistance, track resistance. Void free castings. Service temperatures up to 180°C.
EP-2000
A low viscosity room temperature curing epoxy potting and casting compound. Suited to automatic dispensing. Void free castings. Optical tracer is incorporated for easy identification under black light.
EP-7622
Fast, room temperature curing semi-rigid epoxy potting and casting compound Suited to automatic dispensing. Excellent thermal cycling. High gloss void free castings.
STANDARD PRODUCT SELECTION
SOLARITE EP-200 SERIES
A range of two component 1:1 (weight or volume) mix ratio epoxy potting and casting compounds whose convenient mix ratio makes them ideal for production line mixing and automatic dispensing equipment.
EP-201 FR (UL 94V-0 Fire Retardant)
Semi-rigid room temperature curing epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient 1 to 1 by volume or weight mix ratio. Suitable for automatic dispensing. Produces void free castings.
EP-201 FRFC (Fire Retardant, Fast Cure)
Fast cure. Epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient 1 to 1 by volume or weight mix ratio. Suitable for automatic dispensing. Produces high gloss void free castings.
SOLARITE EP-211 SERIES
A range of two component moderate to low viscosity epoxy, potting and encapsulating products.
Solarite EP-211 products are generally catalyzed with Solarcure 1 and Solarcure 2 hardeners, which give service temperatures of 105°C and 155°C, respectively.
EP-211 FR (UL 94V-0, Fire Retardant)
With Solarcure 1 & 2 Hardeners
Moderate to low viscosity epoxy potting and casting compound. Room temperature or heat cure. UL 94V-0 recognized with Solarcure-1. Service temperature up to 155°C with Solarcure 2. Can be cured with various other custom Solarcure hardeners to adjust viscosity, hardness, cure time, exotherm, service temperature, thermal shock resistance.
EP-212 HTC (High Thermal Conductivity)
With Solarcure 1 & 2 Hardeners
Moderate viscosity, high thermal conductivity, epoxy potting and casting compound. Room temperature or heat cure. Service temperatures up to 155°C depending upon the hardener chosen. Can be cured with other custom Solarcure hardeners to adjust viscosity, hardness, cure time, exotherm, service temperature, thermal shock resistance.
EP-213 UF (Unfilled)
With Solarcure 1 & 2 Hardeners
Very-low viscosity epoxy potting and casting compound. Excellent penetration. Room temperature or heat cure. Service temperatures up to 155°C with Solarcure 2. Can be cured with various other custom Solarcure hardeners to adjust viscosity, hardness, cure time, exotherm, service temperature, thermal shock resistance, etc.
SOLARITE EP-230 SERIES
A range of rigid two component epoxies that have operating (service) temperatures of 155°C and can be cured between 70°C and 115°C. Moderate viscosities at room temperature are reduced dramatically at temperatures of 60°C and above to ease pouring and handling.
EP-230 FR (Fire Retardant)
Semi-rigid, heat curing, 1 to 1 by weight epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient mix ratio. Flame retardant. Produces high gloss and void free castings. Service temperatures up to 155°C.
EP-231HTC (High Thermal Conductivity)
A semi-rigid, heat curing, 1 to 1 by weight epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient mixing ratio. Highly thermally conductive. Produces high gloss and void free castings. Withstands service temperatures up to 155°C
EP-232UF (Unfilled)
Semi-rigid, heat curing, 1 to 1 by weight epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient mixing ratio. Unfilled with very low viscosity. Penetrates densely populated components. Produces high gloss and void free castings. Withstands service temperatures up to 155°C.
SOLARITE EP-240 SERIES
A range of flexible two component epoxies that have operating (service) temperatures up to 155°C and can be cured between 70°C and 115°C. Moderate viscosities at room temperature are reduced dramatically at temperatures of 60°C and above to ease pouring and handling.
EP-240 FR (Fire Retardant)
Flexible, heat curing, epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient mix ratio. Flame retardant. Produces high gloss and void free castings. Withstands service temperatures up to 155°C.
EP-241 HTC (High Thermal Conductivity)
Flexible, heat curing, 1 to 2 by weight epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient mix ratio. High thermal conductivity. Producing high gloss and void free castings. Withstands service temperatures up to 155°C.
EP-242 UF (Unfilled)
Flexible heat curing 2 to 3 by weight epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient mixing ratio. Unfilled, very low viscosity, penetrates densely populated component. Produces high gloss and void free castings. Withstands service temperatures up to 155°C.
SOLARITE EP-100 SERIES
A range of flexible one component epoxies that have operating (service) temperatures up to 155°C and can be cured between 70°C and 115°C. Moderate viscosities at room temperature are reduced dramatically at temperatures of 60°C and above to ease pouring and handling.
EP-101 FR (Fire Retardant)
Flexible, flame resistant, one-component heat cure epoxy potting and casting compound. For coil impregnation and potting of transformers . Good thermal cycling and high temperature resistance.
EP-102 HTC (High Thermal Conductivity)
Flexible, flame resistant, one-component heat cure epoxy potting and casting compound. For coil impregnation and potting of transformers . Special inorganic fillers provide high thermal conductivity with densely populated components.
EP-103UF (Unfilled)
Flexible, one-component, heat cure, epoxy potting and casting compound. For coil impregnation and potting of transformers. Low viscosity penetrated densely populated components. Low durometer reading, high thermal shock resistance.
SOLARITE EP-110 SERIES
A range of flexible, one component epoxies that have operating (service) temperatures up to 155°C and can be cured between 70°C and 115°C. Moderate viscosities at room temperature are reduced dramatically at temperatures of 60°C and above to ease pouring and handling.
EP-111 FR (Fire Retardant)
Semi-rigid, flame resistant, one-component heat cure epoxy potting and casting compound. For coil impregnation and potting of transformers. Service temperatures up to 155°C.
EP-112 HTC (High Thermal Conductivity)
Semi-rigid, one-component, heat cure epoxy potting and casting compound. For coil impregnation and potting of transformers . Special inorganic fillers for high thermal conductivity with densely populated component applications. Service temperatures up to 155°C
EP-113 UF (Unfilled)
Semi-rigid, one-component, heat cure epoxy potting and casting compound. For coil impregnation and potting of transformers. Low viscosity penetrates densely populated components. Service temperatures up to 155°C.
SILICONES…SOLARITE SI SERIES
SOLARITE SI-100 SERIES
Solar Compounds manufactures a range of custom one-component heat cure silicones that are cured at temperatures above 100°C.
For technical information and product offerings in the SI-100 Series Silicones, contact Solar Customer Service:
Telephone: 908-862-2813, Intnl: (0101) 908-862-2813 or E-mail: sales@solarcompounds.com
SOLARITE SI-200 SERIES
A range of addition cure, two-component room temperature vulcanizing silicones (RTVS). Products are a convenient 1:1 mix ratio, ideally suited to production mixing and automatic dispersing. These general purpose reversion resistant materials feature excellent electrical properties, service temperature -50°C to 200°C, and easy removal for component replacement or repair. These materials will cure within 24 hours and room temperature or as fast as 15 minutes at 120°F.
Economical Solar SI Series Silicones
The Solarite SI-200 Series RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) 2-component, high-voltage electrical potting and casting silicones offer a broad range of features and are more economical than other silicone products on the market. While silicones are recognized as being more expensive than epoxies, Solar offers users pricing advantages for their line of custom SI-200 RTV Silicone Systems.
Hardness Range from 80A to 00
Two-component SI-200 Silicones (1:1 by volume or weight mix ratio) are easy-to-use and available in hardness ranges from 80A (semi-rigid) to 00 (gels). Solarite SI-200 gels are re-enterable and cure to an elastic Shore 00 form with no surface residue.
UL 94V-0 Approved Silicones
SI-200 Silicones are UL 94V-0 approved and formulated for a wide range of electrical applications including; high-voltage power supplies, HID ballasts, relays, connectors and cable sealing and splicing. They cure with a high gloss and produce void-free castings in potted electrical devices. Solarite SI-200 Systems are well suited for dispensing equipment. Thermally conductive versions are also available for use with electrical devices that operate at extremely high temperatures and require heat dissipation.
Superb Dielectric Properties Plus a Clear Silicone
SI-200 Silicones offer superb dielectric properties, a non-corrosive cure, flame retardancy, custom cure times, high temperature resistance, a wide range of operating temperatures, excellent thermal cycling and vibration resistance. They are good for both high and low temperature applications. A clear version is available allowing component visibility during pouring and to facilitate easy repair and replacement.
Custom Silicone Formulation…Even Small Quantities!
Solar Compounds will custom formulate smaller quantities of silicones for specific applications and can vary properties such as thermal conductivity, viscosity and cure time. By comparison, larger silicone producers often limit their specialty orders to drum quantities. In addition to the Solarite SI-200 product line, Solar also produces other soft-cure products based on hybrid epoxy technology and rubber modified epoxies…ideal solutions where lower cost and performance are critical.
SI-221 FR (UL 94V-0, Fire Retardant)
General purpose, 1 to 1 by volume or weight RTV (Room temperature vulcanizing) silicone potting and casting compound. Convenient mix ratio. Suited to automatic dispensing equipment. UL 94V-0 recognized. Produces high gloss and void free castings. Also available as Solarite SI-221FRLV, a lower viscosity version of this product (1500cps)
SI-222- HTC (High Thermal Conductivity)
High thermal conductivity, 1 to 1 by volume or weight RTV (room temperature vulcanizing) silicone potting and casting compound. Convenient mix ratio. Flame retardant. Produces high gloss and void free castings.
SI-221 FRLV (UL 94V-0, Fire Retardant, Low Viscosity)
General purpose, low viscosity 1 to 1 by volume or weight RTV (Room temperature vulcanizing) silicone potting and casting compound. Convenient mix ratio. Suited to automatic dispensing equipment. UL 94V-O recognized. Produces high gloss and void free castings.
SI-223 Gel
A low viscosity, transparent, general purpose 1 to 1 by volume or weight,
RTV (Room temperature vulcanizing) silicone potting compound. Convenient
1:1 mix ratio. Easy to use and well suited to automatic dispensing
equipment. Produces high gloss and void free castings when potting
electrical components. Part B amount can be varied to produce softer or
harder gels. Provides excellent vibration damping and mechanical
cushioning for sensitive electronics. Re-enterable for component repair.
NOTE: Custom formulas available for thermal conductivity, fire retardency,
cure speed and color-coding.
SI-224 Gel (Thixotropic)
A thixotropic, general purpose, 1 to 1 by volume or weight, RTV (Room temperature vulcanizing) silicone potting compound. Convenient 1:1 mix ratio. Easy to use and well suited to automatic dispensing equipment. Produces high gloss and void free castings when potting electrical components. Part B amount can be varied to produce softer or harder gels. Provides excellent vibration damping and mechanical cushioning for sensitive electronics. Re-enterable for component repair. NOTE: Custom formulas are available for thermal conductivity, fire retardency, cure speed and color-coding.
SI-225 Gel
A high viscosity, general purpose, 1 to 1 by volume or weight, RTV (Room temperature vulcanizing) silicone potting compound. Convenient 1:1 mix ratio. Easy to use and well suited to automatic dispensing equipment. Produces high gloss and void free castings when potting electrical components. Part B amount can be varied to produce softer or harder gels. Provides excellent vibration damping and mechanical cushioning for sensitive electronics. Re-enterable for component repair. NOTE: Custom formulas are available for thermal conductivity, fire retardency, cure speed and color-coding.
SI-226 Gel (Thixotropic)
A thixotropic, general purpose, 1 to 1 by volume or weight, RTV (Room temperature vulcanizing) silicone potting compound. Convenient 1:1 mix ratio. Easy to use and well suited to automatic dispensing equipment. Produces high gloss and void free castings when potting electrical components. Part B amount can be varied to produce softer or harder gels. Provides excellent vibration damping and mechanical cushioning for sensitive electronics. Re-enterable for component repair. NOTE: Custom formulas are available for thermal conductivity, fire retardency, cure speed and color-coding.
POLYURETHANES…SOLARITE PU SERIES
SOLARITE PU SERIES
Custom two-component low-viscosity polyurethane potting compounds with convenient 1:1 mix ratio. Materials can be cured at temperature or accelerated by heat to produce flexible and soft gel materials.
For technical information and product offerings in the PU Series Polyurethanes, contact Solar Customer Service: Telephone: 908-862-2813, Intnl: (0101) 908-862-2813 or E-mail: sales@solarcompounds.com
PU-2977
A two-component, flexible, thermal polymeric elastomer. Meets specification MIL-C-82633 (OS) for potting bomb tail pads.
EPOXY HYBRIDS…SOLARITE EP SERIES
Solarite Hybrid Epoxies are range of unique polymer alloys that offer advantages over other single polymer chemistries. Excellent thermal shock, adhesion, repairability, vibration dampening and service temperatures up to 130°C not seen with polyurethanes and at a lower cost than silicones.
EP-0585
An 80°C operating class flexible thermal shock resistant room temperature curing hybrid polymer epoxy potting and casting compound. Convenient mixing ratio. Suited to automatic dispensing. A performance alternative to polyurethanes Excellent adhesion to glass, plastics and wiring associated with electronic potting. Produces void free castings.
EP-900FR
Room temperature curing 1 to 1 by volume hybrid epoxy potting and casting compound. 130°C operating class highly flexible and thermally shock resistant. Suited to automatic dispensing equipment. Replaces polyurethanes that cannot operate at 130°C. Low stress, void free castings with a Tg of around –60°C.
ASPHALTS, WAXES and VARNISHES
Solar Compounds also offers a range of specialty compounds supplied as asphalts or waxes. Products are available in various viscosities, hardnesses and softening points. Please contact our technical department for further information.
SOLARITE KM SERIES ASPHALTS
KM-2725-2
Asphalt based electrical encapsulation compound for casting into cavities containing electrical components to insulate, protect, and hold them in place.
KM-4408RV
An unfilled oxidized petroleum asphalt potting compound designed for use in low-cost encapsulation applications such as power suppliers and transformers. Easy to pour. Yields a semi-rigid, high softening point product when cooled to room temperature.
KM-4423
A 50% filled, oxidized petroleum asphalt potting compound. For low-cost encapsulation applications such as power suppliers and transformers. Provides a thermally conductive product Easy to pour. Yields a semi-rigid medium softening point product when cooled to room temperature.
SOLARITE KM SERIES WAXES
KM-5160-B
A polymer modified wax sealing and impregnating compound with a softening point of 165-170°F and viscosity of 2000cp @300°F. Designed for air-tight sealing of caps and enclosures in packaging applications.
KM-1592
A general-purpose mastic type sealant and caulk for use in and around electrical apparatus. Composed of a polymeric polyester with inert mineral fillers incorporated.
KM-175/185 TAW
Hot melt wax sealing compound with 175-185°F softening point and a viscosity of 2,000 cp @210°F for excellent penetration. FDA approved for indirect food contact
KM-2596
Low viscosity, hot melt potting compound with softening point of 235-245F and viscosity of 250-350 cp @360°F. Excellent penetration properties in densely populated electrical devices.
SOLARITE J-SERIES VARNISHES
J-130
An insulating varnish for use in treating glass fiber tapes and wrappings used in electrical apparatuses and installations. Designed to reduce the hazard of explosions in enclosed or confined areas in case of electrical failures.