Global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder RTP Company has introduced a line of thermally conductive compounds for replacing metal heat sinks and housings in light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires. The new compounds have been specially formulated to increase the thermal management design options available for LED lighting as it expands into a broader range of end-use markets including automotive, industrial, retail, and consumer goods.
RTP Company’s thermally conductive compounds offer many benefits over aluminum in LED heat sink applications. The thermoplastic compounds reduce weight by up to 50%, injection molding processing simplifies and lowers manufacturing costs, inherent color eliminates the need for painting or secondary operations, and heat sink life is increased in wet environments due to plastics corrosion resistance.
