Materials for Thermal Management

As systems in all industries become smaller, denser, and operate at elevated temperatures, effective thermal management becomes critical. Fabrico has in-depth experience in creating custom solutions for thermal management using materials and adhesives from industry-leading suppliers. Fabrico converts material to dissipate and transfer heat away from sensitive components to heat sinks or the ambient environment.

• Phase-change materials that change from solids to liquids while absorbing heat;
• Adhesives and greases that sit between a heat generating device and a heat sink;
• Pressure-sensitive tapes that mount components to heat sinks, such as elastomer gaskets;
• Thermal fabrics (fiberglass reinforced, ceramic-filled polymer) that provide thermal conductivity and electrical isolation;
• Thermally conductive liquid adhesives;
• Tapes, elastomer pads, and coated fabrics that provide thermal impedance or thermal conductivity;
• Silicone sponge materials for heat absorption or heat transmission.

Fabrico works with leading materials suppliers like 3M, DuPont, Von Roll, and Saint-Gobain to suggest the best thermal solution for a specific application. Fabrico’s die-cutting and lamination capabilities ensure that a customer receives materials or combinations of materials to meet their needs. An in-house test lab allows Fabrico to try different materials with different thermal characteristics early in the design stage to avoid unnecessary problems, delays, and expenses.