Thermal Conductive

AFTC Thermal Conductive Tapes and Pads are designed to help manage heat by transferring it from hot parts to cooler surfaces. These products use Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs), which improve heat transfer between two surfaces. TIMs are essential in many devices, especially electronics, where controlling heat is crucial. Our thermal tapes and pads offer several key benefits:

Maintaining Optimal Temperatures: They keep devices within safe temperature limits to prevent overheating. Overheating can cause devices to malfunction or break down. By managing heat effectively, our tapes and pads ensure that electronic components work efficiently and stay reliable. This is especially important in high-performance devices like computers and smartphones, where stable temperatures are critical for peak operation.

Preventing Performance Issues: Excessive heat can cause devices to slow down or get damaged. Our thermal tapes and pads reduce this risk by ensuring proper heat management. This helps devices maintain consistent performance without unexpected slowdowns or shutdowns. For instance, in gaming consoles and graphic cards, managing heat is vital to keep up with demanding tasks and prevent performance drops.

Extending Component Lifespan: Heat is a major factor in the wear and tear of electronic components. By protecting sensitive parts from heat damage, our thermal tapes and pads help make devices last longer. Effective heat dissipation reduces the strain on components, decreasing the need for frequent replacements and repairs. This can lead to cost savings over time and ensure that your devices stay in good working condition for longer.

Reducing Heat Risks: Overheating can lead to sudden device failures, data loss, and even permanent damage. Our thermal tapes and pads lower the chance of heat-related failures, providing an added layer of safety and reliability for your electronic devices. By using our products, you can minimize these risks and ensure smooth, uninterrupted operation of your devices.

AFTC Thermal Conductive Tapes and Pads are easy to use in many different settings. They can be applied to various shapes and sizes, making them suitable for a wide range of heat management needs. Whether you need to improve the cooling of high-power CPUs, GPUs, LED lights, or other heat-sensitive parts, our thermal solutions provide reliable and effective performance.

LED Bonding

LED lights emit heat from their backsides during operation. AFTC Thermal Conductive Tapes and Pads are designed to efficiently transfer heat and securely bond with LEDs. These tapes improve heat flow between LEDs and heat sinks or substrates, ensuring LEDs remain cool and durable. They are widely used in architectural lighting, automotive applications, and displays to effectively manage heat and prolong LED lifespan.

Batteries

Battery systems in electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy storage demand effective thermal management for safety and longevity. AFTC Thermal Conductive Tapes and Pads manage heat within battery packs, improving heat dissipation during charging and discharging cycles. They optimize battery performance, prevent overheating, and extend battery lifespan in various applications. These tapes are critical for maintaining efficient operation and reliability of battery-powered devices across different industries.

Components in Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles (EVs) require effective thermal management for reliability and performance. AFTC Thermal Conductive Tapes and Pads are essential for EV components such as battery packs, inverters, and electric motors. They enhance heat dissipation, ensuring efficient operation and prolonged lifespan of these critical components. These tapes are applied to optimize cooling in battery packs, facilitate power conversion in inverters, and maintain motor performance in EVs, supporting their smooth operation under various conditions.

Power Tools

AFTC Thermal Conductive Tapes and Pads are perfect for power tools like drills, saws, and grinders. They help transfer heat away from key components such as motors, batteries, and control circuits. By managing heat effectively, these tapes and pads ensure that the tools maintain consistent power output and performance. They are easy to apply and fit various shapes and sizes, making them suitable for different power tool designs. AFTC's thermal solutions enhance the efficiency and durability of your power tools, ensuring they run smoothly even during extended use.

Central processing units (CPUs)

Central processing units (CPUs) in computers generate heat during operation. AFTC Thermal Conductive Tapes and Pads facilitate efficient heat transfer from CPUs to heat sinks or cooling systems. They ensure CPUs operate at safe temperatures, optimizing performance and extending their lifespan. These tapes are used extensively in desktops, laptops, servers, and other computing devices to manage heat effectively and enhance overall system reliability.

Motorised Robots

Motorized robots and robotic systems rely on efficient thermal management for consistent performance. AFTC Thermal Conductive Tapes and Pads manage heat generated by motors and electronic components within robots. They dissipate heat from motor controllers and servo drives, preventing overheating and ensuring continuous operation in industrial automation, robotics research, and educational applications. These tapes are versatile and adaptable to various robot designs, supporting thermal management needs across diverse environments.

Printed circuit boards (PCBs)

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) in electronics need reliable heat management for stable performance. AFTC Thermal Conductive Tapes and Pads improve heat transfer between electronic components and PCB substrates. By preventing overheating, these tapes maintain consistent temperatures and prevent performance issues in consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and telecommunications devices. They are integral to managing thermal conditions across different PCB designs effectively.

AFTC^® Thermal Conductive History

In the 1950s and 1960s, electronic devices relied on air cooling due to the absence of Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs). These early cooling methods were mostly passive or used basic airflow systems.

By the 1970s, the introduction of materials such as mica and ceramic sheets represented a significant advancement. These materials primarily served as electrical insulators but also offered limited thermal conductivity, helping to dissipate heat from electronic components.

In the 1980s, thermal grease became popular as a TIM. It provided better thermal conductivity than mica and ceramics, filling gaps between components and heat sinks to enhance heat transfer efficiency in electronic systems.

Moving into the 1990s, thermal pads and Phase Change Materials (PCMs) gained traction. Thermal pads offered a cleaner and easier alternative to greases, providing pre-cut solutions for thermal interfaces. PCMs, meanwhile, could absorb and release heat during phase transitions, offering specialized thermal management capabilities.

From the 2010s onward, there has been a focus on advanced engineered TIMs, including those made from acrylic material like AFTC tapes and pads. These TIMs feature a soft to hard consistency, are cost-effective, offer strong adhesion, and are durable in various applications.

Key Features of the Filler and Acrylic base

Acrylic-based TIMs represent a relatively new matrix material in the field. AFTC thermal conductive tapes (TC tapes) and pads (TC pads) utilize this material, known for its strong adhesive properties and ability to withstand operating temperatures up to 150 °C.

However, acrylic TIMs do have some drawbacks compared to silicones, including less softness and lower high-temperature stability. They are also not available as liquid thermal gap fillers.

Key features of acrylic material used in TIMs include its common use as a filler for plastics, off-white color, cost-effectiveness, electrical insulation properties, and thermal conductivity of 20 W/m·K. Typically employed in TIMs with a thermal conductivity of ≤ 1.5 W/m·K, acrylic TIMs have a low density of 2.4 kg/liter and are inherently flame retardant.

One disadvantage of acrylic TIMs is their decomposition into Aluminum Oxide at temperatures exceeding 180°C, which limits their application in environments requiring extremely high-temperature stability.

For more information, technical data sheets or a hard copy of the commercial brochure, please contact your local AFTC representative. Alternatively, you can download an online version of the commercial brochure on the website.