Coating and potting electronics

Electronic assemblies can be protected by coating or potting. The processes differ in their structure, material requirements, and how accessible the components remain afterward.

Our articles compare protection methods and material families. They explain concepts such as thermal conductivity and address practical questions: How does the material reach narrow spaces? What role do air bubbles play? What needs to be considered during curing?

Contributions and applications

Potting Compounds & Casting Resins: Epoxy, Silicone, or PU?

Potting vs. Encapsulation: Differences & Applications

Conformal Coatings: Protective Lacquers for PCBs

Thermally Conductive Potting Compounds: Lambda Values

Potting Electronics: Step by Step

Application: Protecting Electronics

A circuit board in a closed device is exposed to different influences than an assembly in the open air.

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Conformal Coatings: Protective Lacquers for PCBs Compared | SILITECH

Potting Electronics: Step-by-Step Guide

Electronic protection against salt, fog, and fluctuating humidity

Epoxy Resin Basics: Mixing, Processing, Common Mistakes

Exothermic Reaction in Epoxy Potting: Risks with Large Volumes

Protecting PCBs from condensation: why IP protection alone is not enough

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

Cracks in Potting: Causes and Material Selection

SILIRESIN Biothane

Thermal Interface Materials: Gap Fillers, Pads, and Pastes vs. Potting Compound

Thermally Conductive Potting Compounds: λ-Values Explained | SILITECH

Avoiding Potting Defects: Bubbles, Delamination, Shrinkage, Pot Life

Potting compound for high-voltage components

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

Potting compound for outdoor sensors

Potting compound for connectors and cable outlets

Potting compound for inductive components: coils, chokes and transformers

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

Thermally conductive potting compound for batteries and BMS