The assembly and integration of single prismatic or pouch cells to build a secure and durable battery system requires mechanical fixing, vibration damping, and heat dissipation from the cell to the surrounding medium in order to ensure an efficient, reliable and long-time operation of the components.
Thermally conductive, epoxy-based adhesives provide an ideal solution thanks to their structural strength, vibration resistance, dielectric strength, and good chemical resistance. The newly developed products, featuring high thermal conductivities towards 2 W/mK and more, make adhesive bonding an increasingly attractive alternative to welding, soldering and mechanical joining.
"Good thermal management improves durability of the end product and hence positively affects its energy efficiency and eco-friendliness. We believe that thermally conductive adhesives may become a key technology for boosting the mass production of electric vehicles and batteries", says Achim Wiessler, general manager at Polytec PT.
Polytec PT GmbH develops, manufactures and distributes special adhesives for applications in electronics, electrical engineering and automotive electronics as well as the solar industry and the manufacture of smart cards. In addition to an extensive portfolio of electrically and thermally conductive adhesives, transparent and UV-hardening products, Polytec PT develops tailored formulations for the most demanding of adhesive applications.
More information: www.polytec-pt.com