What are the application areas of thermal conductive silicone products? As a high-performance thermal management material, thermal conductive silicone products are widely used in various industries due to their excellent thermal conductivity, insulation, and weather resistance. With the rapid development of electronic devices, new energy vehicles, LED lighting and other fields, the demand for thermal conductive silicone products continues to grow.
1. What is thermal conductive silicone product
Thermal conductive silicone products are a functional material made from silicone as the substrate and added with thermal conductive fillers (such as alumina, boron nitride, etc.). It has the following characteristics:
High thermal conductivity: effectively transfers heat and reduces equipment temperature.
Insulation: It has good electrical insulation performance to ensure equipment safety.
Flexibility: Can adapt to surfaces of different shapes and fill gaps.
Weather resistance: high temperature resistance, aging resistance, suitable for various complex environments.
2. Main application areas of thermal conductive silicone products
electronic enterprises
Application scenarios: CPU、GPU、 Heat dissipation of electronic components such as power modules and LED drivers.
Function: Thermal conductive silicone gaskets, thermal conductive silicone grease and other products are used to fill the gaps between electronic components and heat sinks, improve heat dissipation efficiency, and prevent equipment from overheating.
Typical cases: Consumer electronics products such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc.
LED lighting industry
Application scenarios: LED beads, LED modules, LED displays, etc.
Function: Thermal conductive silicone gasket or thermal conductive adhesive is used for the heat dissipation substrate of LED lamps, effectively reducing the temperature of the lamps and extending their service life.
Typical cases: outdoor LED display screens, indoor lighting fixtures, automotive LED lights, etc.
New energy vehicle industry
Application scenarios: power batteries, motor controllers, car chargers, etc.
Function: Thermal conductive silicone products are used for heat conduction between battery modules and cooling systems, ensuring uniform temperature of the battery pack and improving safety and performance.
Typical cases: electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric bicycles, etc.
Communication equipment industry
Application scenarios: 5G base stations, fiber optic equipment, routers, etc.
Function: Thermal conductive silicone gasket is used for heat dissipation of high-power components in communication equipment, ensuring stable operation of the equipment in high temperature environments.
Typical cases: 5G base station antennas, fiber optic transceivers, network switches, etc.
Household appliance industry
Application scenarios: Control modules for household appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines.
Function: Thermal conductive silicone products are used for heat dissipation of home appliance circuit boards to prevent damage to components due to overheating.
Typical cases: smart refrigerators, variable frequency air conditioners, drum washing machines, etc.
Medical equipment industry
Application scenarios: medical imaging equipment, laser therapy devices, monitors, etc.
Function: Thermal conductive silicone products are used for heat dissipation and insulation of medical equipment, ensuring equipment safety and reliability.
Typical cases: CT machines, ultrasound equipment, electrocardiographs, etc.
Industrial equipment industry
Application scenarios: frequency converters, servo drives, industrial power supplies, etc.
Function: Thermal conductive silicone gasket is used for heat dissipation of industrial equipment, improving equipment operation efficiency and stability.
Typical cases: Automated production lines, robots, CNC machine tools, etc.
3. Advantages of Thermal Conductive Silicone Products
Efficient heat dissipation: With high thermal conductivity, it can quickly transfer heat and reduce equipment temperature.
Insulation safety: It has good electrical insulation performance to ensure the safe operation of equipment.
Strong adaptability: can fill irregular surfaces and adapt to various complex structures.
Environmentally friendly and durable: high temperature resistance, aging resistance, long service life, in line with environmental requirements.
4. How to choose suitable thermal conductive silicone products
When choosing thermal conductive silicone products, the selection should be based on specific application scenarios and requirements:
Thermal conductivity: Choose the appropriate thermal conductivity based on the device's heat dissipation requirements.
Thickness and Hardness: Choose the appropriate thickness and hardness based on installation clearance and pressure requirements.
Temperature resistance: Choose products that are resistant to high or low temperatures based on the working environment temperature.
Environmental certification: Choose products that have passed environmental certifications such as RoHS and REACH to ensure safety and environmental protection.
