SYLGARD™ 170
Fast Cure Silicone Elastomer | DOW
Sylgard™ 170
Product Description:
SYLGARD™ 170 Fast Cure Silicone Elastomer is a two-part general purpose encapsulant with low viscosity, good flow ability and flame resistance that cures fast at room temperature. Supplied as a two-part liquid component kit, the Dow silicone encapsulants have a mix ratio of 1 to 1 that cures to a flexible elastomer. This thermally conductive material can be used in LED lighting, industrial controls, high voltage resistor packs and more. It is also sufficient in protecting the assembly of electrical/PCB systems. Application methods for this material include automated metered mixings and dispensing, which requires the right equipment to ensure proper ratios and process efficiency.
Video: Battery Encapsulation using DOW SYLGARD™ 170
Product Characteristics:
Colour: Black
Viscosity (mixed): 2,361
Operating Temperature Range: 25°C to 60°C (77°F to 140°F)
Working Time at 25ºC (Pot Life): 3.9 minutes
Cure Time at 25ºC: 12 minutes
Dielectric Protection (Dielectric Strength): 14 kV/mm
Tensile Strength: 3.7 MPa
Elongation: 125%
Thermal Conductivity: 0.4 W/mK
UL Recognition: 94 V-0
Typical Uncured Properties:
Property | Part A | Part B | ||
Colour | Black | Beige | ||
Specific Gravity (Uncured) | 1.38 | 1.38 | ||
Viscosity at 25ºC | 3,436 cps | 1,287 cps | ||
Mix Ratio by Volume | 1 | 1 | ||
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NOTE: The SYLGARD™ 170 can cure at room temperature or heat-accelerated. The curing speed varies with temperature and humidity.
Recommended Uses:
- PCB System Architectures
- Potting of High-Voltage Transformers, Connectors and Sensors
- Assembly of Substrates to Heat Sinks
For complete product information, please refer to dow.com.
Graco Meter, Mix and Dispense System Solutions:
Graco offers multiple solutions to effectively meter, mix, and dispense the two-part SYLGARD™ 170 Fast Cure Silicone Elastomer.
Check-Mate Supply System:
- Pressure ratio range: from 5:1 to 85:1
- Minimises left-over materials and reduces waste
- Optimal for transferring sealants or adhesives to one or more operator dispensing stations
- Can feed high volume applicators, multiple meters or proportioners
- Tracks material usage and flow
- High flow and pressures increase production
EFR:
- Fit for two-component materials like the SYLGARD™ 170
- Highly accurate, even with low flow rates
- Superior control over material and dispensing of gasket, beads and potting applications
- Capable of handling a wide range of materials
- Easy to configure, operate and maintain
MD2:
- Ideal for two-component applications
- Accurately dispenses and mixes two-component sealants and adhesives
- Applications include bonding, sealing, encapsulation, underfill, and thermal management.
- Maximum viscosity of 1,000,000 cps