Low Pressure Molding Macromelt
LOW PRESSURE INSERT MOLDING Henkel, the global leader in adhesives, and The Cavist Corporation, application engineering and equipment experts in the field of low pressure insert molding, have partnered to offer a complete solution for the gentle over-molding and encapsulation of delicate electronic components. Low pressure molding is an innovative manufacturing process between injection molding and potting. It is injection molding at very low pressures with hot melt adhesives. It is a cost effective alternative to epoxy potting for protection of fragile electronic components. When used for cable and connector molding, it offers superior strain relief compared to conventional plastic injection molding. The Low Pressure Molding process provides many benefits. Complete sealing of the components, providing water-tight encapsulation Effective strain relief Low viscosity materials allow for low injection pressures of 20 to 500 psi Allows gentle pre-molding of connectors Components and wires are not damaged or dislocated in cavities Easy to encapsulate fragile components No hazardous fumes from materials or processing Short (15-45 seconds) cycle time to complete part Process Flow Advantage of Low Pressure Molding TRADITIONAL POTTING PROCESS FLOW LOW PRESSURE PROCESS FLOW
Headline Overmolding replaces both the housing Helvetica and potting Neue in just 75 Bold one operation. 20pt/25pt - tracking 3 Seal large PC boards with external connectors Encapsulation of sensitive electronics prior to conventional overmolding Overmold various electronic shapes Packaging of sensitive high performance electronics
Adhesive Materials offer superior strain relief. Mold strain relief and grommets Seal multi-wire connectors Mold connectors with strain relief Superior strain relief for modular connectors without mechanical crimping Seal micro-switches
HENKEL MACROMELT LOW PRESSURE MOLDING MATERIALS Henkel is the world leader in high performance adhesive materials. The Macromelt OM line of low pressure molding materials are innovative, specially-modified thermoplastic polyamide hot melts made especially for low pressure molding. Macromelt products melt and flow at low viscosities (1,000 to 10,000 cps), allowing for the low injection pressure process. Macromelt offers very good adhesion to various substrates, including PVC, PA6.6, PUR, and PP. Since they are based on adhesive technology, they bond to form a watertight and chemical seal. These hot melts cure quickly by cooling so there are no toxic fumes and cycle times are short. The entire line of Macromelt OM products is UL94-V0 rated. The materials are available in amber, black and custom colors. MACROMELT DATA - Based on General Values Properties Test Method Unit OM 633 / OM 638 OM 641 / OM 646 OM 652 / OM 657 OM 673 / OM 678 MM 6208 / MM 6208S PHYSICAL Color amber / black amber / black amber / black amber / black amber / black Specific gravity DIN 53479, S S.G. 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 Working temperature Henkel Method C -40 to +130-40 to +130-40 to +100-40 to +140-40 to +150 Hardness ASTM D 2240-85 Shore A 90 92 77 88 78 Elongation @ rupture ASTM D 638-00 % 400 800 400 500 600 Softening point, ASTM E 28-99 C 175 175 155 187 / 185 150 160 Ball & Ring Molding temperature Henkel Method C 200 to 240 210 to 240 180 to 280 210 to 240 190 to 230 Viscosity @ 210 C ASTM D 3236-88 mpas 3700 7000 4100 3400 3600 ELECTRICAL Dielectric constant @ 1 khz ASTM D150-95 4.5 / 4.7 5.1 / 5.5 6.2 / 6.3 4.9 / 4.9 6.1 / 6.3 Volume resistivity D257-93 Ohm cm 1.7E15 / 2.4E13 6.3E12 / 1.7E12 1.0E12 / 7.2E11 1.90E12 / 1.90E12 1.9E11 / 1.6E11 Dielectric strength ASTM D149-97a kv / mm 24 / 19 25 / 22 14 / 15 20 / 20 23 / 23 RATINGS & TEST RESULTS FDA category FDA Adhesives 175.105 (OM 633) 175.105 (OM 641) 175.105 (OM 652) 175.105 (OM 673) 175.105 (MM 6208) Flammability rating U/L 94 V-O V-O V-O V-O V-O
Henkel Your partner worldwide The Cavist Corporation specializes in low pressure molding. The low pressure molding system requires careful engineering of the mold-set to achieve consistent, high volume production. This process allows you to utilize cost effective aluminum mold-sets. Either single or multi-cavity mold-sets can be used. Cavist is the low pressure molding supplier of: Quality application engineering Mold-set fabrication or guidance to create your own mold-sets Prototyping Molding equipment incorporating the latest Nordson Corporation melt units Contract molding services The Moldman Low Pressure Injection Molding Technology is the best equipment for dispensing Macromelt Molding materials to create a quality component. High capacity User friendly and safe Small footprint Injection profiles Simple to operate Made in U.S.A. Easy set-up with touch screen The Cavist Corporation 3545 Airway Drive #112 Reno, NV 89511 U.S.A. 775-332-1600 Fax 775-332-1601 www.cavist.com mail@cavist.com Henkel Corporation 15350 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 949-789-2500 Fax 949-789-2595 www.electronics.henkel.com Henkel Corporation Irvine, California U.S.A. www.electronics.henkel.com and designate trademarks of Henkel Corporation or its Affiliates. = registered in the U.S. and elsewhere. Henkel Corporation, 2005. All rights reserved. 2894/LT-4182 (4/2005)