Thermally Conductive Materials

Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations

Dissipate Heat, Reduce Weight

Therma-Tech™ formulations combine the heat transfer and cooling capabilities of metal with the design freedom and lightweight benefits of thermoplastics. Spanning a range of polymer systems, the portfolio includes formulations made with select engineered resins, proprietary conductive additives, and recycled natural graphite. These materials improve thermal conductivity by 50 to 100 times compared to conventional plastics.

Ideal for heat-sensitive applications - ranging from LED lighting to automotive lighting and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) - Therma-Tech protects sensitive electronics from hotspot formation while offering significant advantages over traditional metals like aluminum:

Lightweight Performance: Replaces heavier metals to reduce overall vehicle or component weight, which is critical in transportation and advanced mobility.

Design Freedom & Efficiency: Injection moldable into complex shapes that aluminum cannot easily achieve, enabling functional integration and part consolidation.

Sustainability: Includes eight dedicated grades utilizing recycled natural graphite, which can also be formulated with post-industrial recycled (PIR) polymers to support customers sustainability goals.

Cost-Effectiveness: Lowers total system costs through simplified production and offers highly economical, price-competitive options for price-driven applications.

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Impact

  • Uniform heat dissipation and reduced hot spot formation
  • Injection moldable material enables design freedom and easier processing for more complex shapes
  • Part consolidation – allow for denser electronics placement while protecting against heat damage
  • Reduced total program life costs compared to aluminum
  • Inherent corrosion/oxidation resistance
  • Ideal for applications in a variety of industries including transportation/automotive, appliance and electrical and electronics
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Snowmobile Application Material Solutions Application Graphic Explore a range of material solutions for snowmobiles and accessories. View
Vehicle Light Heat Sinks Case Study Therma-Tech™ provided lighter weight solutions with required thermal conductivity for automotive light heat sinks. View
Engineered Polymer Materials for EV Batteries Video Learn more about advanced polymer technologies that enhance EV battery design and performance to enable benefits such as extended vehicle range, lightweighting and sustainability. View
BOS - Battery S Frame Case Study Nymax™ REC provides lightweight recycled solution for battery S frame. View
Avient's Highly Engineered Materials for the Battery and E-mobility Market Video Watch this video to learn more about engineered solutions that can enable advanced mobility. View
Engineered Materials for EV Batteries Application Graphic Discover engineered polymers to advance battery design and performance. View
Heat Sink for Rear and Fog Lights Case Study Design freedom, metal replacement and Thermally Conductive Formulations provide powerful solution for Elausa Electronics. View
Vehicle Light Heat Sink Case Study Therma-Tech™ provided thermal conductivity and reduced part weight in vehicle light heat sink. View
Smart Alternative for Heat Dissipation Yields Savings Article Read how a manufacturer cut heat sink costs and improved agility for LED lighting assemblies by replacing aluminum with Therma-Tech™ thermally conductive polymers
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Thermal Conductivity in Plate Heat Exchanger Case Study Therma-Tech™ provides thermal conductivity in automotive heat exchanger. View
Thermal Conductivity for Heat Exchanger in Gas Recovery Case Study Therma-Tech™ provide thermal conductivity for heat exchanger in gas recovery. View
Thermal and Electrical Conductivity for LED Heat Sink Case Study Custom PA grade provides thermal and electrical conductivity for LED heat sink. View
Light Weighting & Thermal Conductivity for Circuit Board Heat Exchanger Case Study Therma-Tech™ provides light weighting and thermal conductivity for circuit board heat exchanger. View
Heat Shield Component For LED Headlamp Case Study Custom PA grade provides thermal and electrical conductivity for headlamp LED heat shield component. View
Heat Sink Material for LED Case Study Therma-Tech™ provides thermal and electrical conductivity for high powered LED heat sink. View
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations Processing + Design Guide Injection molding parameters, startup and shutdown, mold design and troubleshooting recommendations for Therma-Tech Thermally Conductive Formulations . View
Therma-Tech™ for ADAS Sensors and ECUs Product + Service Overview Learn how Therma-Tech material makes the difference in automotive ADAS sensors, cameras and ECUs. View
How to Perfect Thermal Management in LED Lighting Applications Article Learn how polymers and design help manage heat in LED applications. View
LED Manufacturer Innovates and Saves with Polymer Heat Sinks Case Study Shift from metal drives improved product line for component manufacturer. View

Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations for ADAS Sensors & ECUs

Learn how Therma-Tech material makes the difference in automotive ADAS sensors, cameras and electronic control units