The quantity of electronics found in all areas of modern road vehicles continues to increase, and electric drive systems are now entering the mainstream. So the need to ensure the reliable performance of electrical and electronic components and systems is taking on new importance. Polymer-based solutions from Henkel provide high levels of protection for different types of these components.

Countless safety systems in cars and trucks now depend on the continuous high-level functionality of interconnected electronic components, often positioned in areas that are exposed to wide temperature variations, to oils and greases, to moisture, dust, stone impacts, and vibrations. For these reasons, it is important that, wherever possible, electronic and electrical components are securely protected from the environment.

Solutions now available from Henkel include:

•  Technomelt low-pressure moldable hot-melt polyamides for encapsulation of plugs, sockets, sensors;
•  Loctite acrylic impregnation resins for sealing microscopic gaps in metal/plastics hybrid components;
• Thermally conductive potting resins for electric propulsion components.

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