Motor drives and controllers regulate motor torque and speed based on application demand and are vital to raising the efficiency of electric motors. The use of a motor drive, such as a variable frequency drive, can reduce motor energy consumption by as much as 70%, according to some estimates. These important motor control connection systems are, like most electronic devices, increasingly complex and they rely on components such as powerful IGBTs and MOSFETs which help motor drives manage bi-directional power conversion to align power delivery with demand, significantly improving motor efficiency. Because of greater functionality and higher power densities, the critical components within motor drives depend on advanced materials to ensure high-performance reliability by eliminating heat and providing environmental protection.
Our material solutions help safeguard components against extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration while also ensuring the long-term integrity of electrical interconnects. Discover more about Henkel’s phase change TIMs , threadlockers, potting compounds, gasketing formulations and conformal coating materials , among others.
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Solutions for AC Drives
Phase Change Material
A pre-applied material, provides good heat dissipation and electrical isolation. Excellent mess-free alternative to thermal grease. Multiple formats (film or paste) and application methods (manual or automated). Long-term integrity, thin bond lines and no mess and no pump out over time.
Staking Adhesive
Formulated for a wide variety of component securing applications. Excellent adhesion to a wide range of surface materials. Enhances mechanical and structural integrity.
Conformal Coating
LOCTITE® conformal coating materials safeguard printed circuit boards and sensitive components against harsh environments, ensuring reliable, long-term operation and high-throughput, environmentally-responsible manufacturing.
Solutions for DC Drives
Phase Change Material
A pre-applied material, provides good heat dissipation and electrical isolation. Excellent mess-free alternative to thermal grease. Multiple formats (film or paste) and application methods (manual or automated). Long-term integrity, thin bond lines and no mess and no pump out over time.
Staking Adhesive
Formulated for a wide variety of component securing applications. Excellent adhesion to a wide range of surface materials. Enhances mechanical and structural integrity.
Conformal Coating
LOCTITE® conformal coating materials safeguard printed circuit boards and sensitive components against harsh environments, ensuring reliable, long-term operation and high-throughput, environmentally-responsible manufacturing.
Threadlocker
Single-component liquid adhesives that secure nuts, bolts and threaded fasteners. Eliminate the inherent flaws that allow for loosening in threads.
Gasketing
Gasketing solutions ensure intact and leak-free seals and resistance to high temperatures, pressure, and vibrations. Perform under extreme conditions whether it be high pressure or high temperature applications.
Solutions for Servo Drives
Phase Change Material
A pre-applied material, provides good heat dissipation and electrical isolation. Excellent mess-free alternative to thermal grease. Multiple formats (film or paste) and application methods (manual or automated). Long-term integrity, thin bond lines and no mess and no pump out over time.
Staking Adhesive
Formulated for a wide variety of component securing applications. Excellent adhesion to a wide range of surface materials. Enhances mechanical and structural integrity.
Conformal Coating
LOCTITE® conformal coating materials safeguard printed circuit boards and sensitive components against harsh environments, ensuring reliable, long-term operation and high-throughput, environmentally-responsible manufacturing.
Potting
A liquid hardenable material, available as one or two component system. Encapsulate and insulate from environmental effects and improve reliability.
Solutions for Motor Controllers
Thermal Interface Materials
With high thermal conductivity for maximum heat dissipation, conformability for low stress, low volatility and silicone-free chemistries to limit outgassing concerns, thermal management materials from Henkel in pad, liquid, gel and phase change formulations offer a solution for any heat-producing application within motor control systems.
Staking Adhesive
Formulated for a wide variety of component securing applications. Excellent adhesion to a wide range of surface materials. Enhances mechanical and structural integrity.
Gasketing
Gasketing solutions ensure intact and leak-free seals and resistance to high temperatures, pressure, and vibrations. Perform under extreme conditions whether it be high pressure or high temperature applications.
Threadlocker
Single-component liquid adhesives that secure nuts, bolts and threaded fasteners. Eliminate the inherent flaws that allow for loosening in threads.
Explore Material Solutions
During manufacturing of electric motor drive and control systems, it is vital that high-quality materials are used on the printed circuit boards (PCBs) that ensures robust performance, excellent durability, and the protection of components against harsh environmental conditions.
Henkel’s extensive portfolio of material solutions for motor drives & controls include thermal management materials, adhesives, and protection materials such as gasketing, underfill, potting compounds, and conformal coating materials.
Thermal Solutions
For over 50 years, Henkel has been trusted to provide thermal management materials that maximize performance. Since thermal control is essential for optimal functionality of motor control PCBs, Henkel offers thermal materials that are designed for motor control and servo PCB applications. These include grease and phase change materials, thermally conductive gap filling materials, thermally conductive insulating films, and thermally conductive adhesives.
Protection Solutions
Henkel’s range of protecting materials ensure that even the most fragile motor control PCB components and complex circuitry are safely protected. With excellent adhesion properties and suitable for use with sensitive electronic components, our protecting materials offer enhanced mechanical strength while improving reliability and overall performance. Our advanced protecting material solutions include conformal coating, potting compounds and encapsulants, sealing & gasketing, low pressure molding, and underfill.
Bonding Solutions
With an extensive range of adhesives designed for electric motor drive and control systems, Henkel’s portfolio of bonding materials includes assembly adhesives, thermally conductive adhesives, structural adhesives, and threadlockers. Our innovative adhesive solutions offer robust adhesion and can replace the need for screws and clips, therefore allowing for smaller device size and reduces the total weight. Whether for coupling motor control PCBs to a heat sink, Henkel’s adhesive materials are trusted to provide reliable and long-lasting bonds.
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