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Exothermic reactions during epoxy potting: Risks with large volumes

Exothermic reactions during epoxy potting: Risks with large volumes. Epoxy resins cure by releasing heat. In thin layers, this is harmless – in large potting volumes, the heat can build up and...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Property: Chemical Resistant Brand: Elkem Type: Guide World: Processing & Dispensing Technology World: Potting & Electronic Protection

16.06.2026

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Cracks in the potting compound: causes and material selection

Cracks in the potting compound: Causes and material selection. A cracked potting compound loses its protective function – moisture and other substances penetrate, and the mechanical support is lost. Cracks almost always have a cause...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Property: Temperature Resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Guide World: Processing & Dispensing Technology World: Potting & Electronic Protection

16.06.2026

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Electronics protection against salt, fog and fluctuating humidity

Electronic protection against salt, fog and fluctuating humidity: Coastal areas, marine environments, road traffic and industrial atmospheres expose electronics to a particularly aggressive combination of: salt, fog and...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: Chemical Resistant Property: Electrically Insulating Brand: SILISIL Type: Application World: Surface Treatment & Corrosion Protection World: Potting & Electronic Protection

16.06.2026

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Protecting printed circuit boards from condensation: why IP protection alone is not enough

Protecting printed circuit boards from condensation: why IP protection alone is not enough. Condensation is one of the most underestimated causes of failure in electronics. It forms precisely where it is least expected...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Property: Electrically insulating Property: UV & weather resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application World: Surface treatment & corrosion protection World: Potting & electronic protection

16.06.2026

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Potting compound for high-voltage components

Potting compound for high-voltage components. At high voltage, the potting system determines breakdown, partial discharge, and service life. The most significant obstacle is air inclusions – even the smallest air pockets...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Industry: Energy & High Voltage Property: Electrically Insulating Property: Temperature Resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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Potting compound for connectors and cable exits

Potting compound for connectors and cable exits. Connectors and cable exits are the most mechanically and sealingly critical points in an assembly. Potting provides three benefits here: ...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: Electrically Insulating Property: Temperature Resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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Potting compound for outdoor sensors

Potting compound for outdoor sensors. Sensors used outdoors are constantly exposed to moisture, UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, and various media. Potting reliably protects the electronics – but must not compromise the...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: Electrically insulating Property: Temperature resistant Property: UV & weather resistant Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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Potting compound for LED drivers: heat, moisture and electrical insulation

Potting compound for LED drivers: Heat, moisture and electrical insulation. LED drivers operate continuously, are often located in humid or exposed environments and carry high voltages on the mains side...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: Electrically insulating Property: Temperature resistant Property: Thermally conductive Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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Potting compound for inductive components: coils, chokes and transformers

Potting compound for inductive components: coils, chokes and transformers. Coils, chokes and transformers place different demands on a potting compound than a flat printed circuit board: they...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Industry: Energy & High Voltage Industry: Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Property: Electrically Insulating Property: Temperature Resistant Property: Thermally Conductive Brand: Elkem Brand: SILISIL Type: Application World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

15.06.2026

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Potting vs. Encapsulation: Differences and Applications in Electronics | SILITECH

Electronic assemblies increasingly need to function reliably under extreme conditions. Whether moisture, dust, chemicals, or mechanical stress – the right protection is crucial for longevity and reliability. Two methods dominate: potting (full encapsulation) and...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Type: Guide World: Potting & Electronic Protection

06.06.2026

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Potting compounds and electrical casting resins for electronics: epoxy, silicone or PU?

Electronic assemblies must be reliably protected against moisture, mechanical stress, and temperature fluctuations. Electro-potting resins and potting solutions offer this protection – but which material is the right one? This article compares epoxy, silicone, and...

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Property: Electrically insulating Type: Comparison World: Encapsulation & Electronic Protection

30.03.2026

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Thermally conductive potting compounds: λ-values explained | SILITECH

Even the best heatsink is useless when power electronics overheat – unless the heat can escape from the encapsulated component. Thermally conductive potting compounds with a high λ-value do exactly that: They protect electronics from environmental influences while simultaneously dissipating waste heat.

Industry: Electronics & Printed Circuit Boards Property: Thermally Conductive Type: Guide World: Potting & Electronic Protection

24.02.2026

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