Electrical Insulators
by Garrett Abare | Artificial Intelligence, Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Laser Cutting, Q-Pads, Sil-Pads, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
Why Laser Cutting Doesn’t Work Thermal gap pads—silicone, urethane, or hybrids—don’t cooperate with lasers: Silicone-based pads: The laser chars the material, leaving burnt, brittle edges that flake. Urethane or silicone-free pads: Even without silicone, these pads...
by Garrett Abare | Artificial Intelligence, Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Gaskets, Tech Blog, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
As 5G infrastructure continues to expand worldwide, the technology powering base stations, small cells, and data networks is becoming denser and more power hungry. Every generation of wireless communication pushes performance higher, but it also increases thermal...
by Garrett Abare | Artificial Intelligence, Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
If you need a forgiving, fiberglass-reinforced pad that wets out beautifully at very low clamping forces, GAP PAD 2500S20 has been a go-to for years. It sits in the “S-Class” family (the soft, squishy stuff), pairing 2.4 W/m-K conductivity with Shore 00 ~20 softness...
by Garrett Abare | Artificial Intelligence, Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Tech Blog, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
THERM-A-GAP PAD 80: High-Performance 8.3 W/m-K Thermal Gap Filler Managing heat in modern electronics has never been more critical. As devices shrink and power density rises, engineers require thermal interface materials (TIMs) that combine high thermal conductivity,...
by Garrett Abare | Artificial Intelligence, Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads
TFLEX 300 Series: Legacy Gap Fillers and the New HD Alternatives The TFLEX® 300 series has long been a trusted name in thermal interface materials (TIMs). Designed for reliable heat transfer and ease of integration, this family includes TFLEX 300, TFLEX 300H, and...
by Garrett Abare | Artificial Intelligence, Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Tech Blog, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 Series: Versatile Thermal Gap Fillers for High-Performance Electronics When it comes to managing heat in compact, high-power electronic designs, Parker Chomerics’ THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 series is a proven solution. With a thermal conductivity of 3.0...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
TG-A3500 & TG-A3500F: Ultra Soft Thermal Pads from T-Global Technology When it comes to managing heat in today’s high-performance electronics, designers turn to thermal interface materials (TIMs) that offer a reliable balance of conductivity, softness, and...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Tech Blog, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
T-Putty™ 502: Closing the Thermal Gap in AI Hardware AI workloads are driving unprecedented demand on hardware. Training and inference systems pack enormous compute power into ever-denser footprints, pushing GPUs, AI accelerators, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) to...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
Tflex B200: A Versatile Thermal Gap Filler for Modern Electronics When designing cutting-edge electronics—from EV battery packs to aerospace avionics and high-performance computing—managing heat effectively is mission-critical. That’s where Tflex B200 shines: a...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
Thermal Gap Fillers, Softness with Armor HD300 versus HD300TG HD300: Ultra-compliant 2.7 W/m·K gap filler for wide tolerances, low clamp loads, and high conformability. HD300TG: Same as HD300 core plus a Tgard™ fiberglass-reinforced silicone liner for...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
TG-A6200 versus TG-A6200LC Thermal Gap Filler In today’s high-performance electronics world—spanning AI, 5G, automotive, and medical tech—the efficient management of heat is critical. T-Global’s TG-A6200 and its enhanced counterpart TG-A6200LC are designed...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Gaskets, Laser Cutting, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
TFLEX™ P300: A Polyimide-Lined Gap Filler Built for Tough Thermal Challenges When it comes to managing heat in modern electronics, one size rarely fits all. From compact consumer devices to rugged aerospace modules, each design poses its own mechanical and thermal...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
In the race to dominate artificial intelligence, tech giants are building faster, more powerful GPUs that can process massive volumes of data in real time. Whether it's training large language models or performing inferencing tasks at the edge, these GPUs are pushing...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Tech Blog, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
TG-A1450 Ultra Soft Thermal Pad: High Performance Where It Counts Most In today’s demanding thermal environments—where components run hotter, tighter, and more compact than ever—reliable thermal interface materials (TIMs) are mission-critical. The TG-A1450 Ultra Soft...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
Understanding the Risks of D3 - D10 Silicone Molecules in Thermal Pads: A Guide to Silicone Bleeding and Material Awareness Thermal interface materials (TIMs), particularly silicone-based thermal pads, are widely used in electronics to bridge gaps between...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
TFLEX HR6.5: Laird/DuPont’s High Recovery 6.2 W/m-K Thermal Gap Filler for Vibration-Prone Applications When managing heat in electronics, especially where vibration, shock, or rework is a concern, TFLEX HR6.5 from Laird / DuPont stands out as a premium thermal gap...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Gaskets, Laser Cutting, Waterjet Cutting
NEDC manufactures many laser-cut products. One example of these type products is DRP Reflectors. These reflectors manufactured by Gore help illuminate lights in many aerospace applications. In a cockpit, there are many different lights that are surrounding the pilots....
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Gaskets, RF Absorbers, Tech Blog, Waterjet Cutting
At NEDC, we manufacture a lot of EMI/RFI shielding products. Its goes with our core product grouping of electronic materials. These foams are impressive for so many reasons. When thinking of a material that can offer X, Y, and Z electrical conductivity, that also is...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Gaskets, Laser Cutting, Waterjet Cutting
The number one media everyone is trying to seal is water. When we hear liquid sealing, our first question is typically, “Well how much water, at what pressures, and how often?”. There are a number of "waterproof" standards. Typically NEDC considers the gasket immersed...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Tech Blog, Thermal Pads
NEDC services many accounts with liquid thermal gap fillers. These liquid gap fillers are used in applications where automation, and material cost over high volumes are a concern. What Makes NEDC Different from Other Distributors for Liquid Thermal Gap Fillers? Shelf...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, RF Absorbers, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
At NEDC, we sell a lot of thermal pads. We also sell a lot of die-cut thermal insulators. When I hear of a die-cut thermal insulator, I usually think of a thermal pad that is on the thinner side that has added pressure to achieve its thermal properties. As discussed...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Gaskets, RF Absorbers, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
It is no secret that NEDC has a thermal pad test machine at its facility in Methuen, MA. We test a lot of thermal pads. We stack them, sort them by apparent thermal conductivity, by bulk thermal conductivity, test with liners, without liners, with PSA, without PSA… In...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
NEDC manufactures many different types of thermal pads. Customers ask us all sorts of technical questions about thermal pads. One question we get all the time is: “My Gap .250’’, can I stack this Thermal Gap Filler Pad that only comes in .125’’ , twice?” Potential...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Gaskets, RF Absorbers, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
When your application needs both thermal management AND EMI suppression, most engineers specify two separate products. CoolZorb from Laird/DuPont challenges that assumption — a single hybrid material that conducts heat away from sensitive components while...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Laser Cutting, Tech Blog, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
When silicone contamination threatens your manufacturing line — from adhesive bonding failures to painting defects — TFlex silicone-free thermal pads from Laird/DuPont provide a high-performance alternative without the risk. NEDC stocks TFlex SF10, SF800, and SF600...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
Thermal Pads are the future. I don’t think anyone can overstate that at this point. Electronics are getting smaller, while the power densities obviously increase. Recently, I discovered a material that we really liked. It had a lot of qualities that we often hear...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Gaskets, Laser Cutting, Tech Blog, Waterjet Cutting
NEDC manufactures gaskets of all sorts. There are many different types of silicone rubbers. It came as a surprise to me that we have not discussed transparent/clear, or translucent silicone rubber in the 250 odd blogs we have done. Properties of Clear/Transparent...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Gaskets, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
NEDC considers themselves thermal interface pads experts. When you’re discussing the best thermal performance, phase change is the best you are going to get. In this blog, we wanted to highlight a pad that we handle all the time. Properties of EIF1000 aka ISOSTRATE As...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Gaskets, Laser Cutting, Waterjet Cutting
Gaskets are everywhere. I wanted to post a blog that discusses gaskets in everyday life. I recently bought a car, and thought I could discuss several places where I found gaskets during routine maintenance. Applications of Gaskets Oil Plug- On the oil plug, there is...
by Garrett Abare | Die Cutting, Electrical Insulators, Epoxy Films, Gaskets, Laser Cutting, RF Absorbers, Thermal Pads, Waterjet Cutting
This blog post is all about the image we releasing. In this image, NEDC is showing a die-cut insulator, a thermal pad, an RF absorber, some die-cut gaskets, and an epoxy film that are all present on a typical application that we might service
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