Foams in Batteries and Electronics
Foams are essential components in batteries and electronics, serving multifaceted roles to enhance performance and efficiency. They provide structural support for electrode materials, facilitating improved energy storage capacity. Additionally, foams act as separators, enabling ion transport while preventing short circuits in battery systems. With high thermal conductivity, foams aid in dissipating heat in electronic devices, ensuring optimal operation and reliability. Their lightweight and robust nature make them ideal for structural support, contributing to the durability of electronic components.
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Foams in Emerging Technologies
Moreover, foams are crucial in emerging energy storage devices like supercapacitors, where they enhance charge/discharge rates. In sensor applications, foams increase sensitivity by expanding the surface area for interaction with target substances. Overall, foams play a vital role in optimizing the functionality and efficiency of batteries and electronics across various applications.
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BISCO® BF-1000 – A0 – White – 4.8mm | Rogers
SKU: 93361Select options- Typical density of 12 PCF
- CFD range of 1-5 PSI
- Resistant to UV, ozone, extreme temperatures, flame, heat and vibration
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Norseal® PF47-250 – A2 – 2mm | Saint Gobain
SKU: 93355Select options- High resiliency performance over complete compression range
- Soft foam that provides consistent deflection force over wide compression
- Ideal for Intricate area gasketing
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SOFT-SHIELD® 4850 – A0 – 2mm | Parker Chomerics
SKU: 93335Select options- Low closure force
- Low compression set <15%
- Non-nickel bearing material
Custom Cut Materials
Materials Direct is approaching this market in a way that is easy to order and specify in Electronics across all industries. Customers who need a certain brand of material which do not appear on the site can apply for us to add this stock to the site’s portfolio based on potential usage.
Instant Quotes – Purchasing Made Easy
The main problem for design engineers and purchasing has been until now the quick supply of parts as often the custom pad is one of the last items to be specified in the design of an Electronic assembly.
Materials Direct not only provides an instant quote but gives the buyer the offer of uploading their custom design for it to be manufactured within 24hours if the material is in stock.
Vibration Dampening
Most foams used in battery storage have multiple special characteristics other than having vibration dampening properties such as flame resistance.
Foams with this range of characteristics allow for sturdier and safer battery storage packs. This is due to the protection they provide from environmental factors as well as internal ones.
Material Specifications
At Materials Direct, you’ll find a range of materials that protect against vibrations, flames, and moisture.
Vibration Dampening
Keep your components safe using vibration dampening materials.
High Strength / Stiffness
Keep your component in place with high strength foams.
High Thermal / Sound Insulation
Insulate your components from heat or sound.
High Temperature Resistance
Manage The Thermals Of Your Battery Storage Packs.
Low Moisture Absorption
Keep water out longer with our low moisture absorbing foams.
High Impact Strength
Keep your Components safe with high impact strength foam.
Quality Assured
We Provide Foams from Trusted Brands
Depending on the application, our clients seek a range of different attributes from their Foams. For this reason Materials, Direct works to ensure that our products are of the highest quality and deliver a range of advantages to our customers. We only source our products from trusted brands.
'Having the ability to be supplied with precision cut materials for prototypes within 2 days has been excellent!’
Engineer, Rolls Royce
'We have the need for small to medium batch sizes of various technical materials and Materials Direct have been highly responsive to our urgent needs'
Buyer, Eaton Aerospace
‘We have had to change our designs in the development stages three times. Materials Direct did not charge for these changes as the sizes stayed the same. Excellent!’
Design Engineer, Philips
‘Precision and high quality of parts received have been consistently to a high standard.’
Quality Manager, GEC
Buying online with Materials Direct has proven to be more efficient in time and deliveries, especially when scheduling future orders.
Buyer, Selectronic
Very fast reply, very good order following and delivery in 24H. to recap a very good experience with Materials Direct for a very urgent need. I recommend a lot.
Marien Chevennement
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Sectors
Each sector has its own unique requirements and specifications. Materials Direct works to ensure that each sector we supply to, receives the highest quality and best-performing products in relation to their industry and specific need.
Aerospace
The Aerospace industry demands the highest performing, most reliable technical materials to protect their electronic assemblies.
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Automotive / EV
Automotive applications range from Engine management systems to motor drive controllers and custom-made gaskets and pads.
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Industrial
Industrial electronics are robust, have long lifetimes, are cost-sensitive, and suitable for use within difficult environments.
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LED Lighting
Sufficient thermal management in LED lighting can preserve longevity, increase reliability and optimise performance.
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Military
Materials used in military applications need to be of the highest quality and performance, often very rugged to very exacting standards.
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Power
Coupling discreet heat-generating semiconductors to heatsinks remains commonplace in power supply assemblies.
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