Guides
Short, practical answers from the AceAdhesive technical team on thermal conductivity, silicone potting and RTV silicone.
How to Choose Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)
Higher W/m·K is not always better. Learn how thickness changes the result, and which grade to start with for grease, potting and RTV.
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Potting Compound vs RTV Silicone: Which Do You Need?
One fills and encapsulates, the other seals and bonds. Compare cure, depth, flow and typical uses, and see when to use both.
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How to Mix and Cure 1:1 Silicone Potting Compound
Eight steps from stirring to final check, with room-temperature and 80 °C cure times for each grade, plus fixes for bubbles and soft spots.
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Why Silicone Potting Is Not Curing (and How to Fix It)
Sticky where it touches a wire or gasket? That is cure inhibition. See the common culprits, a simple patch test and how to fix it.
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