by Garrett Abare | Oct 31, 2021 | Die Cutting Blog, Electrical Insulators Blog, Thermal Pads Blog, Waterjet Cutting Blog
At NEDC, Gap Pads/Thermal Pads are a core product. One uncommon type of material in the thermal pad world is an unreinforced pad. Normally, thermal pads are reinforced to aid with handling. It is unusual for a thermal pad to have enough continuity to be easy to handle...
by Garrett Abare | Oct 14, 2021 | Die Cutting Blog, Electrical Insulators Blog, Gaskets Blog, Waterjet Cutting Blog
At NEDC, we manufacture custom gaskets all day. One material we use to cut custom gaskets is polyurethane foam. Polyurethane foam is very popular for gap filling, gasketing, and shock absorbing applications. ISOLOSS™ is made by a 3M subsidiary E-A-R. Properties of LS...
by Garrett Abare | Sep 12, 2021 | Die Cutting Blog, Electrical Insulators Blog, Gaskets Blog, Waterjet Cutting Blog
At NEDC, we cut lots of gasketing materials. Silicone rubber is a go-to choice for a lot of our customers. The reasoning for this is plenty: Reasons to Use Silicone Rubber Gaskets Its high-temperature/low temperature resistant properties. It has anti-stick properties...
by Garrett Abare | May 2, 2021 | Die Cutting Blog, Electrical Insulators Blog, Gaskets Blog, Laser Cutting Blog, Waterjet Cutting Blog
I thought I’d make a blog about the material any good gasket maker should recognize off the top of their head. That gasket material would be the current A-A-59588 Class 2A/2B. Everytime I see these materials, I smile because I know that there’s a good chance we...
by Garrett Abare | Mar 22, 2021 | Die Cutting Blog, Electrical Insulators Blog, Thermal Pads Blog
Whenever a customer comes to me looking for a middle of the road option available in today’s world, that is: -Soft & Compliant -Low Outgassing -Available in many thickness options -Economical yet good thermal properties I will look towards Gap Pad HC3.0 aka...
by Garrett Abare | Mar 11, 2021 | Die Cutting Blog, Electrical Insulators Blog, Thermal Pads Blog
In February, I just took possession of an electric vehicle. It got me thinking, electric vehicles use a lot of thermal interface material, don’t they? Batteries are the life, and blood of electric vehicles. They control the entire car; air conditioning, heating,...
