Henkel’s Alternative Energy Conversion & Storage Solutions
Henkel provides a diverse portfolio of thermal management, electronic protection, and gasketing materials designed to enhance the performance, reliability, and lifespan of high-power alternative energy systems, such as solar inverters and battery storage solutions.
Key Solutions:
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Thermal Management Materials:
- Includes thermal interface materials (TIMs) such as gap pads, liquid gap fillers, phase change materials, and conductive adhesives.
- Helps dissipate heat from high-power electronics, ensuring efficiency and longevity.
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Electronic Protection Materials:
- Conformal coatings and encapsulants shield printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies from moisture, contaminants, and voltage leakage.
- Essential for power conversion and storage systems operating in extreme environmental conditions.
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Enclosure Gasketing & Sealing:
- Provides ingress protection (IP) for outdoor systems against dust, water, and contaminants.
- Ensures reliable operation while maintaining serviceability.
Highlighted Products:
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Industrial Inks & Coatings
- LOCTITE® EDAG 452SS E&C – UV-curable dielectric ink for low-voltage circuitry.
- LOCTITE® ECI 1006 E&C – High-viscosity, fine-particle ink for fine-line printing.
- LOCTITE® ECI 1010 E&C – Conductive silver ink with strong mechanical performance.
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Electrically Non-Conductive Adhesives
- LOCTITE® 3609 – Fast-dispensing, non-conductive surface mount adhesive.
- LOCTITE® ABLESTIK 2151 – Thermally conductive, room-temperature curing adhesive.
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Encapsulants
- LOCTITE® ECCOBOND EN 3838T – Flexible encapsulant for Pb-free applications.
- LOCTITE® ECCOBOND FP4450 – Protects bare semiconductor devices.
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Thermally Conductive Adhesives
- LOCTITE® ABLESTIK QMI529HT – Conductive die-attach adhesive for high-reliability applications.
Industry Impact:
Henkel’s solutions help optimize efficiency, lower costs, and extend system lifespans in alternative energy markets. Their materials enable higher power density, improved thermal management, and greater environmental protection, making them critical for solar inverters, lithium-ion battery storage, and electric power conversion systems.
