Silicone solutions for electric vehicle charging stations
In this article we explore the best silicone products used to assemble electric vehicle charging stations.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
The rise of electric vehicles
An electric vehicle charging station is a unit that can charge the batteries of plug-in electric vehicles. Electric vehicles will account for 12 percent of all vehicles on the road by 2030.
With this exponential increase in their demand, electric vehicle charging points are becoming very common facilities around us. Increased demand requires high-quality adhesives and sealants to assemble them, increase reliability, and reduce maintenance and repair problems.
How silicones can optimize the production of electric vehicle charging stations
DOWSIL ™ silicone adhesives and sealants have a long proven history of providing protection and thermal stability, as well as improving efficiency and reducing costs within the application process. In addition, the excellent weathering properties of silicone allow EV charging points to be placed anywhere, providing reliable performance regardless of the harsh conditions endured.
Silicone technology can resist UV radiation, maintain excellent flexibility over a wide temperature range, form watertight seals, and exhibit dielectric properties. All these advantages make silicone a perfect material for sealing and assembling electric vehicle charging stations.
Silicone products applicable to electric vehicle charging stations include: foams, sealant adhesives, and conformal coating
SCHIUME
DOWSIL ™ foams are excellent lightweight alternatives to traditional sealants and encapsulants, paving the way for more efficient processing. A common application for silicone foams is the shielding of battery packs.
ADHESIVES SEALANTS
Silicone adhesives are used in different applications, including vibration control of large capacitors, electromagnetic shielding, electronic component assembly, and housing sealing. DOWSIL ™ silicone adhesives are long-lasting and solvent-free.
CONFORMAL COATING
for electronic protection
Silicone conformal coatings offer excellent stress reduction when used on delicate PCBs (printed circuit boards) during thermal cycling. Various application needs can be met using DOWSIL ™ conformal coatings due to their wide range of different viscosities.
APPLICATIONS OF SILICONE PRODUCTS ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Housing
Most charging stations consist of a metal frame that serves as the structure and the covers that enclose this frame.
This set of covers can be locked/fixed to the frame. Since most of these stations are exposed to weather aging, the covers must be sealed.
Electronic and PCB protection
Silicones enable manufacturers of electric vehicle charging stations to better protect their charging points from dust and moisture for more reliable performance over an extended period of time.
Because of the harsh conditions endured by charging points, it is critical that manufacturers ensure reliable performance over a long period of time. Damp and dirty environments such as garages and parking lots are notorious for defective electronic products; making it essential that major players in the industry cover all aspects of protection, from circuit boards to product enclosure.
DOWSIL ™ products for electric vehicle charging stations.
DOWSIL™ 7091 Silicone Adhesive
DOWSIL ™ 7091 is a single-component, high-performance silicone adhesive specifically designed for applications requiring a strong yet flexible bond. It cures at room temperature, is easy to apply, non-sagging and provides excellent adhesion to a variety of different substrates. It is ideal for bonding materials with different rates of thermal expansion, such as plastic to glass or metal to glass.
DOWSIL™ 3-8209 Silicone Foam
DOWSIL ™ 3-8209 is a two-component silicone foam designed to be dispensed and cured directly onto parts, forming an integrated seal. It is capable of curing at room temperature, stable and flexible over a wide temperature range, low to medium hardness and easy to handle with 1: 1 mixing ratio.
DOWSIL™ 3-1965 Conformal Coating
DOWSIL ™ 3-1965 is a one-component clear silicone coating designed for rigid and flexible printed circuit boards (PWBs) and sensitive electronic components. It is capable of curing at room temperature, has a low viscosity that improves flow, and cures into a soft elastomer that improves reliability against stress.
DOWSIL ™ 744 is a one-component, white, non-sliding silicone adhesive ideal for use on electrical items. It cures at room temperature, requires no mixing and provides high elongation for additional stress relief. It is the recommended electrical grade
