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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 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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Bio-Resin: A comparison of bio-based casting resins

Bio-resins – bio-based casting resins – replace some of the petroleum-based raw materials with plant-based resources such as vegetable oils, cashew nut shells, or tree resins. The market for sustainable resin systems is growing rapidly, especially in the arts and crafts sector (resin art, river tables),...

Brand: SILIRESIN Type: Comparison World: Potting & Electronic Protection

23.02.2026

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Conformal Coatings: Protective coatings for printed circuit boards compared | SILITECH

Electronic assemblies are exposed to numerous environmental influences during operation: humidity, dust, chemicals, temperature fluctuations, and mechanical stress. Conformal coatings – thin protective layers that adapt to the circuit board geometry – form the first line of defense against...

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

22.02.2026

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