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Thermal Pad Sample Kit 2.0 | Sil-Pad & Gap Pad in One Kit
During COVID, NEDC released a Thermal Pad Sample Kit. It had a number of Gap Pads on it. We decided to re-release it- new. and improved. Why Thermal Pad Sample Kit 2.0? This time it has a combination of Sil-Pad and Gap Pad on the Thermal Pad Sample Kit. It has...
How Waterjet Cutting Works at NEDC: Precision for Complex Gasket Applications
https://youtu.be/h8vbU28IwHE?si=EFK1wDpaQ904M3-Y We’re back with another behind-the-scenes look at how things work here at New England Die Cutting (NEDC). This time, we’re showcasing one of our most versatile tools—the waterjet cutter. Waterjet cutting allows us to...
Understanding Secondary Liners in Gasket Materials
https://youtu.be/GFqFFOlkdW0?si=8Mmv8Yz3xWblLDfs Hey everyone—back again with another quick tip from the team here at NEDC. Today, we're talking about secondary liners and why they matter when you're selecting a gasket material. Let’s break it down. What Are Secondary...
PORON Dust Gaskets: Sealing Out the Elements with Precision
https://youtu.be/ho7RfxT23Ko?si=WS-JUZ22OFfa_gyF Dust, debris, and other fine particles may seem harmless—but in sensitive electronic or mechanical assemblies, they can wreak havoc. That’s why dust gaskets are so essential. In a recent demonstration, NEDC showed just...
FAQ: Why Choose NEDC? Your Top Questions Answered
At New England Die Cutting (NEDC), we know customers have questions—lots of them. And after 10 years at NEDC, our team has heard just about everything. In a recent video, we addressed some of the most frequently asked questions about who we are, what we do, and how we...
EMI Shielding: Protecting Electronics from Electromagnetic Interference
In today’s highly connected world, electronic devices are everywhere, from medical equipment to aerospace technology. But with more electronics comes a growing challenge—electromagnetic interference (EMI). EMI can disrupt signals, degrade performance, and even cause...
Vibration Dampening: Enhancing Performance and Longevity Across Industries
Vibration may seem like a minor issue, but in industries like aerospace, medical, and electronics, excessive vibration can lead to component failure, reduced performance, and costly damage. That’s where vibration dampening solutions come in—designed to absorb and...
Thermal Pads: Your Go-To Solution for Heat Management
In today’s fast-paced world of technology, managing heat is more critical than ever. High-performance devices like processors, GPUs, and medical equipment rely on efficient thermal solutions to function optimally. That’s where thermal pads come in—offering reliable,...
NEDC Now Offers Dry Ice: Versatile Solutions for Cooling and Beyond
Dry ice is a powerful cooling tool used across industries for its ultra-low temperatures and clean sublimation properties. At New England Die Cutting (NEDC), we’re excited to offer high-quality dry ice for local purchase. Whether for medical transport, food storage,...
ECF3354 Adhesive Film | SUPER High Thermally Conductivity Bonding Film | Laser-Cut
Unleashing the Potential of LOCTITE® ABLESTIK ECF 3354: NEDC's Preferred Adhesive Film At NEDC, our commitment to offering cutting-edge solutions in thermal management and assembly drives us to provide products that perform beyond expectations. LOCTITE® ABLESTIK ECF...
ABLEBOND 84-1 | Electrically Conductive Adhesive | Authorized Distributors
At NEDC, we distribute a number of electrically conductive adhesive pastes. These electrically conductive pastes are used in bonding dies to circuit boards/microelectronics. They are available for automatic dispensing, and also for hand probing dispensing through...
Understanding RF/Microwave Absorbers: Applications and Advantages
In today’s world of high-frequency communications and advanced electronics, managing electromagnetic interference (EMI) is critical. RF (radio frequency) and microwave absorbers play a vital role in ensuring signal integrity, reducing interference, and enhancing the...
Waterjet vs. Laser Cutting: Which Technique is Right for Your Project?
In today’s manufacturing landscape, precision cutting plays a pivotal role in ensuring quality and efficiency. At New England Die Cutting (NEDC), we specialize in two of the most advanced cutting techniques: waterjet cutting and laser cutting. Each method offers...
Q-Pads: Precision Thermal Interface Solutions at Your Fingertips
Efficient thermal management is a cornerstone of high-performance technology, and Q-Pads are leading the way in providing precise, reliable solutions. When it comes to reducing thermal resistance and enhancing system performance, Q-Pads deliver unmatched results. Best...
Sil-Pads: The Ultimate Solution for Thermal Management
In today’s world of high-performance electronics, managing heat effectively is critical. Poor thermal management can lead to overheating, reduced efficiency, and even failure of electronic components. That’s where Sil-Pads come in—offering a reliable and efficient...
Graphite Over Foam | Thermally Conductive Fabric | EMI Shielding Gaskets
At NEDC, we manufacture many types of thermal interface materials. In cases where thermal materials are not thick enough, or functional enough to provide thermal transfer like some applications may need, graphite fabric over foam is proposed. Why Graphite Fabric for...
GORE® DRP Reflector | Laser-Cut | Diffuse Reflector Product
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....
Conductive EMI Shielding Foam | Fabric Over Foam (FoF), EMI Shielding Foam
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...
Waterproof Gasketing | Design Considerations for Water Sealing
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...
Liquid Thermal Gap Fillers | Available for Distribution | High Conductivity
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...
Thermal Insulators | Laird/DuPont | TGard | High Conductivity
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...
Tackiness on Thermal Pads, Gap Fillers | With, or Without?
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...
Stacking Thermal Pads | Can you do it?
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...
CoolZorb™ Thermal/EMI Absorbers | Custom Die Cutting/Waterjet Cutting
At NEDC, we have a core competency of thermal pads, and RF absorbers. We were wondering the other day, what if there was a product that did both conducting heat out of an application, while also absorbing RF waves, and giving it off as heat. Well, that would be an...
Why we suggest MIL-DTL-83528 Type B? Silver Aluminum Silicone Gaskets
At this point in my career, I probably do 5-10 questions, help designing in gaskets, thermal pads, or epoxy films a week. Frankly, a lot of the questions help customers with basic questions about how to lower their price point, but nevertheless some deal with some...
Silicone-Free Thermal Pads | Laird/DuPont | TFLEX SF10, SF800, SF600
Recently, we saw some thermal pads that caught our attention. Silicone-Free in industry is important for a number of reasons. In the last 10-20 years, silicone-free thermal pads has become a huge market for the electronic industry. In this blog, we wanted to discuss...
TFlex HD Thermal Pads | High Deflection | High Thermal Performance
Customers are looking for the best thermal performance when it comes to thermal interface materials. To get the best thermal performance, in my opinion in most cases, you don’t want to rely on much external pressure to get there. For that reason, we thought we’d write...
TFlex SF10- Compliant, Ultra-Soft, High Conductivity
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...
Clear/Transparent – Translucent Silicone Rubber Gasketing
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...
Phase Change Materials | EIF1000 KA/KB/K3 AKA ISOSTRATE
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...
New Car | Gaskets Everywhere!
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...