Injection Moulding Asia

Compounds for LEDs

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Specially formulated, the new compounds are said 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.

Reduced energy consumption and longer service life are some of the benefits of LEDs over incandescent and fluorescent lighting. However, LED luminaires must include proper thermal management or the life of the LED is dramatically reduced,. The thermally conductive compounds will provide lighting designers with the creative flexibility to have thermal heat sinks and housings produced using injection moulded plastics rather than from cast or machined aluminium.

The thermoplastic compounds also reduce weight by up to 50%, while injection moulding processing simplifies and lowers manufacturing costs, inherent colour eliminates the need for painting or secondary operations and heat sink life is increased in wet environments due to plastics corrosion resistance.