The future of the transportation industry is undergoing a significant shift from traditional combustion models to electric vehicle engines. Accompanying this shift is the development of high-quality materials. Safety, sustainability, and operational performance remain the most crucial requirements for polymer materials in this application. With its unique characteristics, Prostech’s Silicone materials can meet the stringent demands of electric vehicles in various applications, such as Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) or High Consistency Rubber (HCR).
Some notable features of our Silicone materials include:
- Stable operation at high temperatures
- Consistent deformation after compression without the need for secondary drying
- Self-lubricating properties
- Low viscosity
- Quick drying
- Low resilience
- Improved crack resistance
- Superior anti-aging capabilities
- Easy color blending
- Self-bonding capability
- Good thermal conductivity
- Excellent electrical insulation properties
- High dielectric strength
With these outstanding features, Prostech’s high-quality materials are currently playing and will continue to play a crucial role in the development of the electric vehicle industry. From thermal insulation materials to circuit protection materials, from sensor coating materials to adhesives and seals, here are some prominent applications utilizing our Silicone materials.”
POWER ELECTRONICS
Power electronics comprises an inverter system (including IGBT modules), DC/DC converters, and integrated charging units. These components play a crucial role in electric vehicles, controlling and distributing energy to various parts of the vehicle while managing the speed and torque of the motor. Therefore, these components must meet absolute safety standards during usage. Prostech’s silicone materials ensure compliance with the manufacturer’s requirements, including heat dissipation materials, potting/encapsulation materials, and sealing materials
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY SYSTEM
Manufacturers are racing to develop electric vehicle battery technologies. We provide comprehensive solutions for the most advanced electric vehicle battery technologies, including silicone solutions such as thermal management for batteries (thermal paste, thermal adhesive, potting materials) and sealing materials
For battery shell components, our materials are flame-resistant, halogen-free, providing excellent safety performance without compromising other important properties such as mechanical strength or corrosion resistance over time
THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The thermal management system in electric vehicles includes:
- Coolant heaters enhance battery efficiency by distributing heat, stabilizing the temperature inside the battery and cells.
- Electric coolant pumps provide cooling water for the system.
- PTC heaters (Positive Temperature Coefficient resistors) help warm the cabin using high voltage from the battery or hydrogen fuel cell.
We offer comprehensive solutions for these applications, including protection, heat dissipation, insulation, sealing, etc., with materials that have superior characteristics such as:
- Stable operation at very low temperatures
- High reliability
- Adhesion to various surfaces with superior mechanical properties
- Outstanding protection for electronic components against dust, moisture, liquids, and harmful environmental pollutants.
The new era of electric vehicles is approaching, bringing challenges. With years of experience in materials, we have the capability to help manufacturers overcome these challenges. Contact us for more information about our products.
