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Silicones for Automotive Applications

Silicones for use in Automotive Applications

Applications for silicone materials within automotive continue to expand due to their versatile nature and physical properties. For example, they can remain elastic at high temperatures whilst retaining adhesion, provide protection from harsh environments, conduct unwanted heat away from components and impart gloss, shine and water repellence to aftermarket car care products.

They can be used under the bonnet, on the drive train, in the cabin and on the bodywork in both conventional and electric & hybrid vehicles of all types. Silicone product types include, adhesives, sealants, coatings, thermal transfer materials, potting compounds, gels, greases, liquid silicone rubber (LSR), antifoams, emulsions and silicone fluids. CHT have an extensive range of silicones and are always willing to develop others for your specific application if needed.

Silicone polymers and elastomers properties include:

  • Excellent electrical properties
  • Flexibility UV resistance
  • Resistant to humidity and water
  • Non-Toxic and inert
  • Easy to use
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Wide temp range
  • Flame retardancy

Silicones for use in Automotive Electronics

As automotive electronic applications continue to grow in number and complexity the demands made upon them for increased performance and reliability present many design challenges. By nature, the environmental conditions under which these units must work are very harsh. Temperatures under the bonnet are increasing and geographical locations can also produce extremes in the other direction - these extreme thermal cycles induce stress and the possibility of component failure.

Another source of mechanical stress is a direct result of vibration derived from the engine and road conditions. Chemical and oil attack are also common in and around the engine compartment, with water and humidity a constant threat. All these factors make component protection a high priority for any electronic design engineer working within the automotive industry.

Electronic applications include:

  • Protective coatings for PCB’s
  • Potting electronic components and sensors
  • Sealing enclosures
  • Thermal transfer materials
  • Optical bonding for displays
  • LEDs and headlamps
  • Bonding and sealing of components
  • Electric & hybrids vehicles

For more information, download our CHT Electronics brochure

Silicone Sealants for Automotive

TThe sealing of the powertrain, water and fuel systems require strong, flexible, temperature and fuel resistant sealants. In many cases, traditional pre-cut gaskets have been replaced using FIPG (Formed in Place Gaskets) which offer overall cost reductions during the manufacturing process.

The CHT range of patented Acetone care adhesives are particularly well suited for this application.

For more information, see our SilSo Industrial Adhesives page


Silicones for Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicle EV Silicones

Silicone chemistry is widely used within current automotive applications due to its inherent physical properties including, a wide operating temperature range, electrical insulation, high dielectric strength, low coefficient of thermal expansion and resistance to moisture and chemicals.

To help maximize the range of EVs, silicone foams can be used to reduce weight overall. These chemistries also feature flame retardant properties designed to mitigate a thermal runaway event.

Advances in Electric & Hybrid Vehicle design continue to reduce component size and increase power output, resulting in an ever-increasing demand for greater protection and better heat dissipation to maintain performance and life span. New filler technologies combined with formulating techniques enable CHT to increase thermal conductivity across a range of silicone materials including, adhesives, gap fillers, encapsulants, greases and gels.

For more information about our thermal transfer materials, download our CHT SILCOTHERM brochure. and CHT Silicone Foam brochure

Silicones can provide:

  • Weight reduction
  • More efficient heat dissipation
  • Increases in thermal conductivity
  • Effective bonding and sealing
  • Electrical insulation
  • Protection from moisture, debris and chemicals
  • Thermal runaway mitigation
  • Protection from thermal stress, vibration and mechanical shock

Within the design of electric vehicles, silicones are providing engineering and manufacturing solutions for use in charging units, inverters, electric motors, battery packs, wiring, connectors, sensors, displays and control units.

Open our Electric Vehicle epaper for more information.

Optical silicones for vehicle headlamps

High performance LEDs feature a complex optical system design. The smallest traces of impurities or UV-induced yellowing can dramatically affect the optical performance. CHT’s optically clear silicones feature non-yellowing catalyst systems and are UV-resistant with low outgassing to avoid any impurities on the lens.

Visit our LED & Lighting page

Finding the right silicone for your application is not limited to CHT’s product portfolio. Our technical team will partner with you to either modify specifications in a current product or custom formulate a new one to meet your exact requirements

Watch the Video - Advanced Silicone Solutions for Electronic and Automotive Applications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Product Description Features
ACC 2028MV 20% Aminofunctional silicone microemulsion Easy to formulate due to its fine particle size, which also delivers superior dilution stability
ALPATEC 114 1 part adhesive and sealant Permanently temperature stable up to 250 °C/482°F, shortly up to 350 °C/662°F
ALPATEC 124 ROT 1 part adhesive and sealant Adheres to many substrates like aluminium, non-ferrous metals, steel, glass, glass fibres, ceramics and other materials
ALPATEC 171 TRANSP 1 part adhesive and sealant Adheres to many substrates such as aluminium, non-ferrous metals, steel, glass, glass fabric, ceramics, thermosetting and thermoplastic synthetics, wood and other materials.
AS1402 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) Fast heat cure
AS1420 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant and Potting Material (Electronic Grade) Fast heat cure
AS1420-100 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant and Potting Material (Electronic Grade) Fast cure with heat
AS1420-180 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant and Potting Material (Electronic Grade) Fast elevated temperature cure
AS1421 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant and Potting Material (Electronic Grade) UL94 V0 recognised in file No. E334038
AS1421-100 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant and Potting Material (Electronic Grade) UL94V0 recognised in file No. E334038
AS1500 1 part Industrial Adhesive Sealant Fast curing at room temperature
AS1504 1 part Industrial Adhesive Sealant Flexible from -50°C/122°F to +300°C/572°F
AS1701 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) Non corrosive
AS1706 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) UL94 V0 recognised in file No. E334038
AS1707 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) Thermally conductive
AS1720WCN 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant and Potting Material (Electronic Grade) Neutral cure
AS1723 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant and Potting Material (Electronic Grade) Self levelling
AS1740 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant, Coating and Potting Material (Electronic Grade) MIL 46146B physical / chemical requirements
AS1745G 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) MIL 46146B physical / chemical requirements
AS1745T 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) MIL 46146B physical / chemical requirements
AS1802 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) Excellent thermal conductivity
AS1802 Black 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) UL94 V0 recognised in file No. E334038
AS1802-200 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) Excellent thermal conductivity
AS1802-50 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) Excellent thermal conductivity
AS1803 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) UL recognised in file No. E334038
AS1811 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant (Electronic Grade) UL94 V0 recognised in file No. E334038
AS1821 1 Part Non-Corrosive Neutral Cure Adhesive Sealant and Potting Material (Electronic Grade) Fast room temperature cure
AS2500 2 part Industrial Adhesive Sealant Very fast room temperature cure
AS5700 1 Part General Purpose Sealant Non corrosive
AS5702 1 Part General Purpose Sealant Non corrosive
EGel3000 Silicone Gel 1:1 mix ratio
EM 1642 High-end nonionic emulsion of silicone crosspolymer Excellent surface leather conditioner
HANSA® SFA 65003 Methacryloxy polysiloxane with terminal modification Methacryloxy modified siloxane
ICM 1005 100% glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane Effective coupling agent
ICM 1006 N-Octyltriethoxysilane Effective hydrophobing agent
ICM EM 100,000 NO NP 40% active emulsion of 100,000 cSt hydroxy terminated polydimethylsiloxane High molecular weight
ICM EM 1624 22% Microemulsion of a unique silicone polymer Adds extremely hydrophobic and protective clear coat to car surfaces
ICM EM 421 Ready to use ultra high molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane emulsion Ready to use formula
ICM EM 60,000 NO NP 40% active emulsion of 60,000 cSt hydroxy terminated polydimethylsiloxane High molecular weight
QGel 300 High Strength Silicone Gel Soft, but has considerably higher strength than general purpose silicone gels
QGel 300 Blue 2 part Silicone Gel Soft, higher strength than general purpose gels
QGel 300Y High Strength, Yellow Tinted Silicone Gel Soft, but has considerably higher strength than general purpose silicone gels
QGel 301 Fast Curing, High Strength Silicone Gel 1:1 mix ratio
QGel 302 Fast Curing, High Strength Silicone Gel Soft gel
QGel 303 Fast Curing, High Strength Silicone Gel Soft gel
QGel 305 High Strength Silicone Gel 1:1 mix ratio
QGel 307IR Inhibition Resistant Silicone Gel Inhibition Resistant
QGel 310 General Purpose Silicone Gel 1:1 mix ratio
QGel 311 General Purpose Silicone Gel 1:1 mix ratio
QGel 311UV Special Purpose Silicone Gel with UV Tracer 1:1 mix ratio, soft but resilient gel
QGel 312 Custom Silicone Gel 10:1 mix ratio
QGel 313 Custom Silicone Gel 20:1 mix ratio
QGel 314 High Tack Silicone Gel Convenient 10:1 mixing ratio for use in automatic dispensing equipment or hand mixing
QGel 317 General purpose silicone gel 1:1 mix ratio
QGel 319 Optically clear silicone gel 10:1 mix ratio
QGel 322 General purpose silicone gel 1:1 mix ratio
QGel 322Y General purpose silicone gel 1:1 mix ratio
QGel 324 General purpose silicone gel 1:1 mix ratio
QGel 326 General purpose silicone gel Soft, but resilient
QGel 327 General purpose silicone gel Soft, but resilient
QGel 329 General purpose silicone gel Soft, but resilient
QGel 410 General Purpose Silicone Gel one to one mix ratio
QGel 900 High Refractive Phenyl Gel 1:1 mix ratio
QGel 910 High refractive index Phenyl gel 1:1 mix ratio
QGel 920 High refractive index Phenyl gel 1:1 mix ratio
QSil 1000 Self-Bonding, One-Part Silicone Elastomer No solvent added
QSil 12 2 part encapsulation and potting silicone Low viscosity
QSil 13 2 part encapsulation and potting silicone Low viscosity
QSil 206 Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Low linear shrinkage
QSil 207 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Low linear shrinkage
QSil 209 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer 1:1 mix ratio
QSil 210 2 part molding material Low viscosity
QSil 211 Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Non-yellowing catalyst system
QSil 212 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer UL listed in file No. E205830
QSil 213 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Low linear shrinkage
QSil 214 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Low linear shrinkage
QSil 216 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Convenient 10:1 mixing ratio for use in automated dispensing equipment or hand mixing
QSil 217 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Convenient 1:1 mixing ratio for use in automated dispensing equipment or hand mixing
QSil 218 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Convenient 10:1 mixing ratio for use in automated dispensing equipment or hand mixing
QSil 219 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Low linear shrinkage
QSil 220 Two-part Self-Bonding Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Low linear shrinkage
QSil 222 Two-part Self-Bonding Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Low linear shrinkage
QSil 223 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Low linear shrinkage
QSil 229LV Two-part Self-Bonding Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer High viscosity B-side for incorporation of phosphors
QSil 550 2 part encapsulation and potting silicone Long pot life
QSil 553 2-Part Encapsulation and Potting Silicone 100% solids - no solvents
QSil 602 Two-part Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Low linear shrinkage
QSil Beyond X1 Two-part Self-Bonding Transparent Liquid Silicone Elastomer Low linear shrinkage
QSil PLE Cure Rate Modifier for Platinum Catalyzed Silicone Materials Ease of use
SE2011 2 part encapsulation and potting silicone Adhesive at room temperature
SGM494 Silicone Grease Work stable after 24 hours at 200°C/392°F
SILCO CT 5144 Low cyclic silicone non-ionic PDMS gum emulsion High solids emulsion of high molecular weight PDMS
Silcoset 151 1 part Adhesive Sealant Aerospace approved MSRR 9085
Silcoset 152 1 part Adhesive Sealant Aerospace approved MSRR 9146
Silcoset 153 1 part Adhesive Sealant UL recognised in file No. E334038
Silcoset 158 1 part Adhesive Sealant Aerospace approved Rolls Royce MSRR 9146
SilSo Bond 13604 1 Part Low Corrosive Industrial Sealant Resistant to fuels
SilSo Bond 13620 1 Part Low Corrosive Industrial Sealant Excellent flow and self levelling properties
SilSo Bond 13621 1 Part Low Corrosive Industrial Sealant Excellent flow and self levelling properties
SilSo Bond 13623 1 Part Low Corrosive Industrial Sealant High temperature resistance to +260°C/500°F
SilSo Bond 14000 1 part non-corrosive neutral cure adhesive sealant UL listed in file E334038 (UL94V-0)
SilSo Clear 21002 2 Part Optically Clear Liquid Silicone Rubber Convenient mixing 1:1 ratio for use in automatic dispensing equipment or hand mixing
SilSo Cool 21005 2 part silicone gap filler Thermally conductive
SilSo Cool 21311 2-part thermally conductive encapsulant Flame retardant
SilSo Lite 21025 Two-Part Liquid Silicone Foam Low viscosity
SilSo SE2014 2 part encapsulation and potting silicone Light weight and low density
TufGel 330 Two-part, High Strength Silicone Gel Low modulus minimizes stress on parts and components
TufGel 331 Two-part, High Strength Silicone Gel Low modulus minimizes stress on parts and components
TufGel 332 Two-part, High Strength Silicone Gel Low modulus minimizes stress on parts and components
TufGel 333 Two-part, High Strength Silicone Gel UL94 listed in file No. E205830
TufGel 3350 Two-part, Self-Bonding High Strength Silicone Gel Low modulus minimizes stress on parts and components
TufGel 336 Two-part, Self-Bonding High Strength Silicone Gel UL94 listed in file No. E205830
TufGel 338 Two-part, High Strength Silicone Gel Low modulus minimizes stress on parts and components
TufGel 339 Two-part, High Strength Silicone Gel Low modulus minimizes stress on parts and components
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