Why Polyamide Resins in Low Pressure Molding Are Revolutionizing Electronics Protection
Learn how hot melt polyamide resins in low pressure molding enhance electronics protection with improved processes, enhanced end-use products, and increased sustainability.
Low pressure molding is rising in demand due to its ability to provide superior protection for electronic components. While all resins used in low pressure molding contribute to seal integrity and part protection, you may not know how hot melt polyamide resins can offer additional benefits. Read about the advantages hot melt polyamide resins can provide to your electronic component manufacturing.
Advantage #1: Improve Manufacturing Processes
Low pressure molding hot melt polyamide resins operate at low injection pressures, requiring less equipment and reducing energy consumption. As a one-component product, they minimize cycle times and the likelihood of mixing errors, leading to easier manufacturing with less downtime. This makes them a cost-effective alternative to cheap injection molds.
Advantage #2: Enhance End-Use Products
Hot melt polyamide resins enhance the overall quality of end-use products. Their delicate encapsulation makes them suitable for even the most sensitive electronic components, such as overmolded printed circuit boards. These resins are lightweight, water-tight, and UL94 VO approved, offering resistance to:
- High temperatures
- Shocks
- Harsh environments
- Solvents
Advantage #3: Increase Sustainability
Hot melt polyamide resins have a long shelf life and produce zero waste, as excess material is recyclable. Being solvent-free and up to 80% bio-based, these adhesives are safe for both workers and the environment. They are suitable for low pressure injection molding machines and low pressure molding systems.
How Bostik Can Help
As the adhesives solution segment of Arkema, Bostik is well integrated to provide low pressure molding solutions. Based on hot melt polyamide technology, our solutions for low pressure molding offer:
- Easy processability at low temperatures and process pressure as well as fast cycle times of 90 seconds. This helps you increase speeds while meeting the processing needs for delicate structures or sensitive materials. Additionally, no mixing is required to reduce production steps.
- Vibration and chemical resistance, including thermal cycling, fluids, high humidity and UV exposure for improved electrical insulation and performance overall.
- Enhanced sustainability with up to 80% bio-based formulation as well as allowing recyclability of injected material for reduced waste and environmental impact.
Interested in learning how hot melt polyamide resins can benefit your low pressure molding for electronic components? Contact a Bostik expert to learn how our offerings can protect electronic devices from environmental elements while enhancing performance, processing efficiencies and sustainability.
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