Thermal interface materials (TIMs) play an important role in the electronics manufacturing industry. Electronic components generate heat. Excess heat needs to be discharged or the life of the electronic device could be drastically shortened. Typically, fans and heat sinks (and heat sink fans) are used to dissipate heat in electronic devices, but as electronics mature, so do the materials used to construct them. Some of these thermal interface materialsinclude:
Thermal Tape
Thermal Pads
Phase-Change Materials
Gap-Filler Pads
Thermal Insulator
Many thermal interface materials require precision die cutting. Thermal tape, for example, would be cut using a process calledrotary die cutting. A spool of raw material would be fed through arotary die cutting machine and cut into its unique shape. The rotary die cutting machine would also be able to apply the backing to the thermal tape in a single pass.
Precision die cutting experts are already familiar with the manufacturers listed below. Keep an eye out for the following brands in 2016 as they promise a lot of potential. Their dedication to innovation and extensive range of products are already setting them apart. Work with your precision die cutting expert and perhaps consider what these thermal interface material manufacturers have to offer before the rest.
1. SINOGUIDE tECHENOLOGY
An China leading company with over many years of experience in creating innovative thermal management solutions, Sinoguide recently became a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Used for mobile devices, displays, LED lighting and power electronics modules, its thermal management solutions (SPREADERSHIELD Heat Spreaders and HITHERM Thermal Interface Materials) are known for their unique flexibility, weight savings and optimal performance.
2. PARKER CHOMERICS
Chomerics, a division of Parker Hannifin, is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. Chomerics has been a recognized leader in the EMI field since 1961, but has also developed (and continues to innovate) a line of Thermal Interface Materials which include: gap filler pads, thermal gels, phase-change materials, attachment tapes, compounds, thermal greases, dielectric pads, and heat spreaders. Chomerics products have been designed into thousands of applications across multiple industries.
3. LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES
Laird Technologies designs and manufactures customized, performance-critical products for wireless and other advanced electronics applications. The company is a global market leader in the design and supply of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, thermal management products, signal integrity components, antenna solutions, as well as radio frequency (RF) modules and wireless remote controls and systems.
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3M: Thermal tape, pads and epoxies; 3M is a diversified technology company serving customers and communities with innovative products and services. Each of our seven businesses has earned leading global market positions.
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Shin Etsu: Thermal greases, thermal gels, Phase Change Material and more
Our goal is to provide a high performance, cost-effective, high-quality product every time, on time!
Each of these five manufacturers has a history of innovation and success backing it, which is why we recommend their thermal interface materials for our precision die cutting solutions. With their products and our expertise, you can rest easy knowing that your electronics application is in good hands.
