MG Chemicals Potting Compounds
MG Chemicals manufactures a wide range of conformal chemistries including acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy, silicone and UV cure coatings.
Potting Compounds
MG Chemicals has formulated a series of high-quality potting compounds and encapsulation resins for the electronics industry. Comprising of an expansive range of chemistries including epoxy, silicone and polyurethane, these materials add mechanical strength to assembly housings, fill large voids, insulate components from static discharge, and protect against exposure to chemicals, humidity, and salt water.
When selecting a potting compound or resin to use various factors need to be considered including substrate type, environmental exposure and processing considerations. For advice on the best product for your application please contact our Sales Office Technical Team. Below are the most common products, others may be available on request.
Epoxy Resin: Surface Quality
MG Chemicals offers a wide range of epoxy potting compounds for protecting printed circuit boards and electronic devices, available in 1 or 2 part systems. Epoxy potting compounds can be applied by hand mixing, meter mixing, or with the help of a dispensing gun / static mixers.
Whilst minor imperfections in epoxy resins finish can generally be corrected by sanding or polishing, larger issues like bubble and uneven surfaces may require removal of the cured product. To help ensure a smooth finish, MG Chemicals have created this handy guide.