Silicons for electronics

Electronics are everywhere, that's how it was before, now we need them in almost every situation of our daily life in transportation, handheld digital devices, displays, smart lighting systems, ECUs or electrical networks. All these technologies use a wide range of components - sensors, actuators, central processing units (CPUs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), etc. - which must be protected from environmental hazards such as dust or moisture, as well as liquids, heat exposure and fire. Silicones are the material of choice for encapsulating and sealing sensitive components, as they are the best line of defense against external factors.

The wide acceptance of silicones in the electronics industry is due to several technical and mechanical properties, including:

• Mechanical force
• Dielectric strength
• Moisture resistance
• Damping properties - vibration resistance
• Resistance to external factors - moisture, dirt, dust
• Excellent traction when needed
• Flame resistance, flammability UL 94
• Optical clarity or thermal resistance over a wide temperature range

Silicons, because they are stable, ensure the safety of electronic components in terms of electrical insulation, adhesion, temperature and fire resistance. They are durable and reliable materials that extend the life of electronic components, allowing devices to last longer and ultimately reducing landfill waste.

The main applications where silicons are the best candidate for protecting electronic components include:

👉 Pouring electronics using RTV-2 pours and gels (vulcanization at room temperature) for solar modules, junction boxes, power electronics, bipolar transistors with insulated gate, sensors, processors, etc.

👉 Optically clear pours provide high transparency of the UV-visible wavelength, combined with exceptional optical stability, which makes them perfect for encapsulating various designs of LED devices (light-emitting diodes).

👉 RTV-1 and RTV-2 gluing and sealing products for various PCB components.

👉 Cast FPIG gasket 👉 Two-component silicone foams - both for filling empty spaces and pouring thicker seals