Parker Hannifin‘s Performance Materials Division has introduced three new thermally conductive adhesives to its CoolTherm portfolio for electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing and other electrification applications.
The new formulations address different bonding and thermal management requirements, with variations in cure time, substrate compatibility, and dispensing characteristics.
CoolTherm UR-2800 is a thermally conductive urethane adhesive designed to bond to a broader range of substrates while providing higher bond strength and faster curing. These characteristics are intended to improve bonding reliability and accommodate production processes where shorter cure times are required.
CoolTherm UR-2400 SLW is a slow-curing urethane adhesive with approximately 2.0 W/m·K thermal conductivity. It combines moderate-to-high bond strength with high toughness and an extended working period, allowing additional time for adjustments or rework during assembly.
The third product, CoolTherm TC-2080, is designed for applications requiring large adhesive beads. Developed to retain key properties of the existing CoolTherm TC-2002 formulation, it eliminates glass spacers while improving resistance to sagging during dispensing.
Thermally conductive adhesives provide both mechanical bonding and a pathway for heat transfer between components. In EV battery assemblies, material selection can affect thermal performance and manufacturing processes, particularly where adhesive strength and application characteristics must be balanced with heat dissipation requirements.
The three additions expand Parker’s CoolTherm materials portfolio, giving EV battery designers and manufacturers additional options for selecting adhesives based on their assembly and thermal management requirements.
The company is presenting their new products at the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, held alongside The Battery Show North America, October 12–15 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan (Booth 1822). Parker will also hold a CoolTherm Thermal Adhesives Spotlight Presentation on October 13, from 11:30 to 11:45 a.m. at Booth 1822.
Filed Under: Adhesives, Technology News, Thermal Management