PolyOne Corporation reports that Finland-based LED lighting systems maker Kruunutekniikka Oy has chosen its Therma-Tech thermal management compounds to replace aluminum in the lighting systems maker’s Coolics LED light fixtures. Aluminum is the traditional material for many LED heat sink applications.
According to Holger Kronimus, general manager of the PolyOne Corporation’s European division of engineered materials, the company’s metal-replacement solutions weigh less, are more affordable and provide more design flexibility than traditional metal solutions, while still providing effective heat management.
Therma-Tech thermal management compounds are designed for use in Solid State LED, High Brightness LEDs in automotive systems and other application requiring heat management. Flammability resistance for Therma-Tech ranges from HB to V0 at 0.8 mm thickness and heat deflection temperature (HDT) ranges between 180°C (356°F) to 260°C (500°F) to cover medium- and high-temperature applications.
