The Chomerics Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has introduced its Therm-A-Gap Pad 30 thermally conductive gap filler pads, a high- performance solution for EV battery packs that fits seamlessly into robotic assembly processes typical of the automotive sector.
Effective thermal management is a priority for EV manufacturers and their supply chain partners. Selecting the optimal thermal interface material for the battery electronic control unit (ECU) is essential, as EV battery packs generate high levels of heat and their performance relates directly to internal temperatures.
Cleanliness within the assembly process is another critical factor in automotive manufacturing, where robots have become increasingly prevalent as they negate the need for operators to touch components and inadvertently introduce foreign object debris. The selection criteria for any thermal pad solutions must therefore include both performance and automation compatibility to error-proof this critical process.
Therm-A-Gap Pad 30 pads are designed to provide exceptional performance and conformability at a competitive price. During assembly, vision sensors can see the pads, enabling effective quality control and fast production. The pads release effortlessly from their liner for pick-and-place robots, making them ideal for high-volume applications, and come in specially designed packaging to ensure safe shipment.
The material provides a soft (34 Shore 00) solution with 3.2 W/m-K of thermal conductivity and offers extremely low outgassing, ensuring an effective thermal interface between heat sinks and electronic devices where there are uneven surfaces, air gaps and rough surface textures.