Thermal conductive tape provides superior thermal transfer between heat-generating components and cooling devices, such as fans, heat sinks, or heat pipes. It's an alternative to using thermal grease, epoxy-based thermal paste, and other compounds that don't have the mechanical strength to support a heat sink.
Thermal tapes can be found as double-sided or single-sided products with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one or both sides, depending on the application. They're primarily used in electronic assemblies for heat management, such as with LED lights, electronics, batteries, and other components that generate a lot of heat.
These specialized can be die-cut into parts with release liners or kiss-cut on rolls and conform well to surfaces that aren't perfectly flat. They're a convenient way to attach LED lights to heat sinks without having to use screws and screwdrivers, which can be time-consuming in product assembly.
Thermal conductive tape provides superior thermal conductivity between heat-generating components and cooling devices such as fans, heat sinks, or heat spreaders. These conductive adhesives are formulated with specialized acrylic chemistry and feature a silicone-treated polyester release liner for ease of handling and die cutting.
The specialized chemistry of this thermal interface material allows it to wet onto many substrates with high and low surface energy, making it cost-effective and reliable across different substrates. The specialized chemistry also makes these conductive adhesives very soft and can conform well to non-flat substrates, providing excellent adhesion while acting as a thermal interface.
Thermal conductive tape offers excellent mechanical attachment to reduce the need for screws and clips while also providing effective heat dissipation to align with electronics miniaturization protocols. They create a strong bond between the component and heat sink and can be applied via dispensing or custom placement solutions while maintaining thin bond lines and thermal paths.
Liquid thermally conductive adhesives are available in a variety of forms, including tapes, liquids, and films. All have their own specifications, such as color, thickness, and thermal conductivity, so it's important to choose the right product for your specific application.
Films are a great choice when there is a need for large areas to be bonded, and they deliver uniform, void-free bond lines with controlled thicknesses. They can also be supplied in custom, pre-cut formats to simplify production.
These elastomer materials are ideal for coupling PCB-mounted heat-producing electronic components with an adjacent metal case or heat sink, with the added benefit of reducing weight and space. They maintain thin bond lines and can be applied using automated dispensing systems or custom placement tools.
These thermal conductive tapes are a good choice for a wide variety of applications, from small-volume LED assemblies to large-scale industrial projects. They're also ideal for flex bonding and integrated circuit (IC) packaging.
