What’s the Difference Between the 5300 Series Epoxies?
Appli-Tec supplies four epoxies in its 5300 series product line. While each material was developed for electronics applications, each one has its own performance characteristics and cure options.
Below is a handy chart to help you choose which material is best suited for your application.
For additional technical specifications, view each material’s TDS. If you’re not sure which material is right for you, please contact us. We’re happy to engage in a conversation to ensure you are using the right adhesive for your application.
| Material | 5302 | 5308 | 5316 | 5336 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Life (hrs) | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Packaging Options | 2-part kits Frozen syringes |
2-part kits Frozen syringes |
2-part kits Frozen syringes |
2-part kits Frozen syringes |
| Low Outgas E595 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cure options | 1 hour @ 120°C 5 minutes @ 150°C |
2 hours @ 80°C 4 hours @ 60°C |
24 hours @ 25°C 4 hours @ 65°C |
2 hours @ 80°C 4 hours @ 60°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 1.85 W/mK | 1.26 W/mK | 1.38 W/mK | 1.48 W/mK |
| Electrically Isolating | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronics Applications | Potting circuit board connectors | Underfilling, staking and encapsulating electronics on circuit boards
Potting and encapsulating power supplies, transformers, and coils |
Underfilling, staking and encapsulating electronics on circuit boards
Potting and encapsulating power supplies, transformers, and coils |
Underfilling, staking and encapsulating electronics on circuit boards
Potting and encapsulating power supplies, transformers, and coils |
| Special Notes | Ideal for automated dispensing, good for high temperature applications | Self-leveling | Room temp cure version of 5308 | Good balance of properties, lower viscosity than 5308 for better flow around components |
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