Sonderhoff FERMADUR - Potting Solutions

Two-Component, Room Temperature Cross-Linking Polyurethane Potting Compounds

Versatile Applicable for Potting of Electronics, Filters and More

FERMADUR is the two-component polyurethane system for the manufacture of hard- to gel-like potting compounds.

They are directly applied to the part with the aid of Sonderhoff mixing and dosing systems using FIP (Formed-In-Place) technology and cure at room temperature.

Overview

Chemical Reaction and FERMADUR Properties

The systems consist of a polyurethane-based resin (A-component) and MDI isocyanate hardener (B-component), which are mixed with each other in a predetermined mixing ratio. After chemical reaction of the two material components and a suitable processing time, a bubble-free potting compound is formed in a few minutes.

The function of the potting compound is determined by the application. It can range from a surface coating to protect against environmental effects, to encapsulating electronic components or bonding components. The flowability, reactivity, degree of hardness, adhesion properties and color of the material formulations can be adjusted as required.

Henkel can draw on the variety of more than 500 application-specific formulations of the FERMADUR product family.

Your product is important to us – we will be happy to advise you!

Physical and Chemical Properties

Property
FERMADUR
Appearance
Black or grey, other colors upon request (including transparent)
Hardness
Covering the entire Shore A range up to 80 Shore D, also gel-like
Density
From 0.8 g/cm³ to 1.7 g/cm³
Reaction time
Adjustable from 60 s to 90 min
Flame retardant
Up to UL-94 V-0 possible, even with 2 mm coating thickness
Other properties e.g., light-fast, good thermal conductivity, can be used for rotation molding, dissipates static, hydrophobic, also available as a syntactic foam, with multilevel flow behavior, abrasion resistant, greater adhesion
PROCESSING INFORMATION

FERMADUR systems are processed using mixing and dosing machines for two components. The recommended processing temperature is 23 °C ± 5 °C at a relative humidity between 40 and 70 %.

Potting Systems in Difficult Conditions

FERMADUR systems are designed with many different characteristics, and available for use in very difficult surroundings, from outdoor or underwater uses to flame-protected applications for lighting in tunnels, or from uses requiring ATEX protection in explosion risk zones right up to optical potting, with good heat dissipation qualities for the high temperatures produced by high-power LED light technologies.

Swimming Pool Lighting

Depending on the complete construction, part and potting can reach impermeability classes to IP68 with FERMADUR, meaning that using our pool light potting compounds for underwater lighting is possible.

Tunnel Lighting

For tunnel lighting, flame-retardant FERMADUR products can be created to meet UL94 V-0 testing standards.

EX Protected Lighting

For explosion-protected lighting elements, e.g., for emergency lighting in hazardous surroundings underground, our FERMADUR potting systems are formulated to withstand ATEX system testing in accordance with ATEX Directive 2016/34/EC.

Sealing of LEDs

The transparent polyurethane-based FERMADUR LED potting compound products, e. g. for the sealing of LED lights, are protected from UV radiation by using aliphatic isocyanates and are temperature-stable to 130 °C.

Broad Potting Spectrum Covers Very Different Requirements

The function of the FERMADUR potting system is determined by its application and can range from part protection against environmental influences through the sealing of electrical assemblies to the bonding of components such as the filter systems used in industry and the home.

Component sealing with FERMADUR potting protects parts against moisture, dust, water, and other contaminants. The chemical properties of the material recipe can be varied so that the potting compound can be adapted to perfectly meet the task requirements.

FERMADUR potting also can be used to encapsulate electronics and for interference protection and electrical insulation of cables and plugs. Potting increases the mechanical stability and dielectric strength of the electronic parts, their vibration, and shock resistance.

Potting with FERMADUR products impedes detachments or the opening of crevices at the edge of the potting compound because of dramatic temperature differences or vibrations so that moisture or aggressive materials cannot penetrate the part and adversely affect its functionality or even destroy it.

According to their conditions of use, FERMADUR potting systems can be widely adapted for ease of flow, reactivity, hardness grade, adhesion properties, and color.

FERMADUR potting possesses a very high tear resistance and flexural strength so components can still function properly even under extreme environmental conditions.

Application Diversity of the FERMADUR Product Range

The FERMADUR potting systems offer a wide range of properties for different applications and requirements, from potting for lighting and sensitive electronic components through the bonding of filter packets and viewing windows in control cabinets to the coating of conveyor belts and transparent component surfaces.

FERMADUR
A-Component
Applications* Viscosity
(A) mPas
Hardness
Density
g/cm3
Other properties*
A-113-5-VP1 Potting compound for instrument and connector plugs 1,000 50 Shore A 1.15 Flexible, levels very well, low shrinkage, low surface tension
A-112-VP2 Filter gel 200 30 Shore A 1.00 Soft, gel-like, permanently sticky
A-134-10-VP6 Potting compound for sensors, circuit boards, electric switches and sensor elements approx. 1,800 65 Shore A 1.35 Flexible standard systems for electronics in the automotive industry, listed in various OEMs, good adherence
A-134-15-VP2 Potting compound for sensors, circuit boards, electric switches and sensor elements 8,000 40 Shore D 1.40 Hight temperature resistant, aliphatic potting compound, UV stable
A-125-6 Potting compound for plugs 1,200 70 Shore A 1.10 Flexible potting compound, low shrinkage, low surface tension
A-203-3-VP Potting compound for transistors 1,200 70 Shore A 1.20 Flexible, for sensitive electronic applications, low shrinkage, low surface tension
A-690 UL1 Potting compound for transducers 6,000 80 Shore D 1.60 UL94 V-0 listing at 1.5 mm, hard, good thermal conductivity
A-66D05-3 Binder natural stone 3,100 45 Shore D 1.10 Aliphatic, UV and weather resistant, tough elastic
A-117-37 Potting compound for transformers, voltage transformers, capacitors, control units 23,000 75 Shore D 1.70 Hard, thermal conductivity 0.9 W/mK, conforms to UL94 V-0 at 3 mm
A-111-1-VP Potting compound for sensors and circuit boards 300 gel-like 60
Shore A
1.25 Transparent, soft to gel-like, for sensitive electronic applications
A-180-1-VP1 Potting compound for light diodes 1,000 70 Shore A 1.10 Transparent, UV stable, tough-hard, temperature stable up to +165 °C, high chemical resistance
A-173-3-VP1 Potting compound for cable sheathing or molded parts for cable routing approx. 1,000 50 Shore A 0.80 Slightly foaming, flexible, high longitudinal water tightness achievable
A-120-1-VP1 Adhesive for panes in enclosures 200,000 30 Shore D 1.30 Tough-hard, good adherence on various substrates, high mechanical stability, can be used as a glue, highly thixotropic
A-25D45-01-R Rotation molding compound 50,000 50 Shore D 0.40 Hard, foamed potting, thixotropic
A-80DC8-1-CON Rotation molding compound for ferrules 250,000 80 Shore D 1.40 Non-drip, high stability and chemical resistances, static dissipative potting compound
A-640-VP6 Coating for conveyor belts 23,000 75 Shore A 1.15 Flexible, particularly tear resistant
A-196-4-F Potting compound for filter end caps and adhesive for filter cartridges 1,000 40 Shore D 1.15 Tough-hard, good adherence to various substrates, two-step flow behavior available

*The description of the possible fields of use of our products as well as the technical data and values only have a general character and do not mean that a certain product can be used under all conditions in the respective field of use. In this respect, the stated field of use is not a binding specification or usage provision. Due to the great number of environment variables and their influences (e.g., temperature, test specimens, size, interaction with substrates, influence of machines, or the like) you, as our customer, must check whether the product is suitable for your specific field of use. We will be pleased to assist and advise you in this respect.

Good Reasons for Using FERMADUR

  • ... is most suitable for sealing industrial components.
  • ... after curing, it develops a cross-linked structure which is extremely resistant to environmental effects, such as humidity, dust, mechanical impacts and temperature.
  • ... reacts at room temperature in > 5 minutes. A furnace can significantly shorten the reaction time, but it is not always necessary.
  • ... achieves particularly good adhesion to the parts’ surface due to the chemical reaction of the two components on the carrier material.
  • ... offers an exceptional long-term behavior and is distinguished by high heat resistance and an extremely low expansion coefficient.
  • ... the viscosity can be formulated from a thin fluid to a thick paste.
  • ... is also available in transparent and light-fast formulations.
  • ... has low shrinkage and low surface tension, good dielectric properties and also very high impact strength.
  • ... is processed using a mixing and dosing machine for two components and can be adapted flexibly and quickly to other parts for potting application at any time.
  • ... even the processing of small product series becomes profitable with it.

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