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Motor drives and controllers regulate motor torque and speed based on application demand and are vital to raising the efficiency of electric motors. The use of a motor drive, such as a variable frequency drive, can reduce motor energy consumption by as much as 70%, according to some estimates. These important motor control connection systems are, like most electronic devices, increasingly complex and they rely on components such as powerful IGBTs and MOSFETs which help motor drives manage bi-directional power conversion to align power delivery with demand, significantly improving motor efficiency. Because of greater functionality and higher power densities, the critical components within motor drives depend on advanced materials to ensure high-performance reliability by eliminating heat and providing environmental protection.

Our material solutions help safeguard components against extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration while also ensuring the long-term integrity of electrical interconnects. Discover more about Henkel’s phase change TIMs , threadlockers, potting compounds, gasketing formulations  and conformal coating materials , among others.

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During manufacturing of electric motor drive and control systems, it is vital that high-quality materials are used on the printed circuit boards (PCBs) that ensures robust performance, excellent durability, and the protection of components against harsh environmental conditions.
Henkel’s extensive portfolio of material solutions for motor drives & controls include thermal management materials, adhesives, and protection materials such as gasketing, underfill, potting compounds, and conformal coating materials.

Thermal Solutions

For over 50 years, Henkel has been trusted to provide thermal management materials that maximize performance. Since thermal control is essential for optimal functionality of motor control PCBs, Henkel offers thermal materials that are designed for motor control and servo PCB applications. These include grease and phase change materials, thermally conductive gap filling materials, thermally conductive insulating films, and thermally conductive adhesives

Protection Solutions

Henkel’s range of protecting materials ensure that even the most fragile motor control PCB components and complex circuitry are safely protected. With excellent adhesion properties and suitable for use with sensitive electronic components, our protecting materials offer enhanced mechanical strength while improving reliability and overall performance. Our advanced protecting material solutions include conformal coating, potting compounds and encapsulants, sealing & gasketing, low pressure molding, and underfill.

Bonding Solutions

With an extensive range of adhesives designed for electric motor drive and control systems, Henkel’s portfolio of bonding materials includes assembly adhesives, thermally conductive adhesives, structural adhesives, and threadlockers. Our innovative adhesive solutions offer robust adhesion and can replace the need for screws and clips, therefore allowing for smaller device size and reduces the total weight. Whether for coupling motor control PCBs to a heat sink, Henkel’s adhesive materials are trusted to provide reliable and long-lasting bonds.

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