Charging infrastructure applications ELAN-drive

Power Inverter
DC Charging stations offer the fastest way to charge a vehicle. They support customer expectations of a short charging cycle that enables them to drive longer distances with short stops for charging. For this the AC power of the grid needs to be inverted to DC current required for the short charging process.During the charging cycle extensive heat is generated and heat management of the components becomes crucial for enabling safe and reliable performance. 

The ELAN-tim® thermal interface materials can help with the heat management. The Gap Filler and Casting & Potting materials show high functionality due to their high thermal conductivity and can be used to encapsulate the components.

Thermal Interface Materials 
During the charging cycle of electric vehicles high temperatures are generated which need to be managed as they have a negative effect on the performance and lifetime of the components.

Thermal Interface Materials are the materials of choice as they:

• effectively dissipate heat and
• support heat management in the charging infrastructure.

Highly filled but still low viscous Casting & Potting materials are used for the protection of components like inverter or converter of a charging infrastructure.

They offer the benefits of:

• high thermal conductivity
• self-levelling materials
• void-free filling
• excellent electrical properties
• good chemical resistance
• good thermal properties

Gap Filler which are higher viscous and thixotropic by design are used in areas where material flow is not needed. Benefits gained by Gap Fillers are:

• high thermal conductivity,
• application in bead form 
• easy to dispense,
• excellent electrical properties,
• good chemical resistance, and
• good thermal properties.

The materials are easily applied with standard mass production equipment. The ELANTAS ELAN-tim Portfolio offers different chemistries to find the right fit for the application.