DOWSIL™ 3140 RTV Coating: The Versatile Solution for Your Industrial Applications
The DOWSIL™ 3140 RTV Coating is a high-performance, one-component silicone sealant designed to meet the varied needs of the most demanding industrial sectors. This innovative product stands out due to its advanced technical properties, rigorous certifications, and multiple applications, particularly in the aerospace and electronics fields. Discover everything you need to know about this versatile silicone coating in this article.
Technical Information of DOWSIL™ 3140 RTV Coating
- Technology: One-component silicone
- Curing: At room temperature
- Temperature range: -50°C to 180°C
- Shore A hardness: 34
- Color: Translucent
- Dynamic viscosity (25°C): 30,000 mPas
- Elongation at break: 419%
- Tensile strength: 3.1 MPa
- Skin formation time: 15 minutes
Key Features and Benefits
The DOWSIL™ 3140 RTV Coating offers an exceptional combination of features making it ideal for a wide range of industrial applications:
- Versatility for various industrial applications: Suitable for a wide range of sectors and uses.
- High resistance and remarkable flexibility: Ensures durable protection and adapts to mechanical movements.
- Shock resistance: Protects sensitive components from impacts.
- Good fluidity and self-leveling: Easy to apply, offering uniform coverage without additional effort.
- No added solvents: Environmentally friendly and safe for users’ health.
- Flame resistant: Contributes to safety in applications where fire risk is present.
- Suitable for industrial assemblies requiring environmental stress protection: Ideal for applications subjected to extreme temperatures and harsh environmental conditions.
Approvals and Certifications
The DOWSIL™ 3140 RTV Coating benefits from several industrial certifications, ensuring its reliability and compliance with the strictest safety and performance standards:
- FDA
- UL 94 V-1 (fire resistance of plastic materials)
- UL 746 E (related to the electrical and mechanical properties of insulating materials)
- UL RTI 105 (Relative Temperature Index)
- IPC-CC-830B (specific to protective coatings for electronic assemblies)
- MIL-I-46058C (military specification for electrical protective coatings)
- MIL-A-46146 (military specification for electrical protective coatings)
These approvals cover a wide range of applications and industrial standards, making the DOWSIL™ 3140 RTV Coating particularly suitable for demanding industries such as aerospace and electronics. They ensure the product meets the required safety, performance, and quality standards in these sectors.
Specific Applications and Markets
Thanks to its unique properties, the DOWSIL™ 3140 RTV Coating is used in various critical industrial applications:
- Pin sealing: Prevention of short circuits and other electrical issues.
- Increasing coverage of solder joints: Enhances the durability and reliability of solder joints.
- Encapsulation of thin sections: Protection without adding significant volume.
- Corrosion protection of sensitive components: Designed to protect vulnerable electronic elements.
- Printed circuit boards: Ensures effective sealing against moisture and contaminants.
Conclusion
The DOWSIL™ 3140 RTV Coating is an essential solution for professionals in the aerospace and electronics sectors, as well as for any industrial application requiring high-performance protection. With its advanced technical properties, rigorous certifications, and multiple advantages, this one-component silicone sealant meets the most stringent requirements, ensuring optimal performance and uncompromising reliability.