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Ready-to-Use Silicone Potting Compounds

No mixing required—these potting compounds come ready to apply. Use them to encase electronic assemblies for protection from dust, moisture, mechanical shock, and vibration. Softer and more flexible than epoxies and urethanes with the widest temperature range, silicone potting compounds are the best choice for high-temperature applications and electronics exposed to thermal cycling. They have good moisture resistance but poor chemical and abrasion resistance. Silicones provide excellent electrical insulation. They're also known as RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing) compounds because they don’t need heat or UV light to cure.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Consistency | Touch | Overall, hrs. | Dielectric Strength, V/mil | Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K | Temp. Range, °F | Specifications Met | For Use On | Color | Clarity | Each | |
Dow Corning Compounds—Soft | ||||||||||||||
838 | 3 | Tube | Paste | 45 min. | 24 | Not Rated | Not Rated | -45° to 390° | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, UL 94 HB | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Fiberglass, Ceramic, Glass | White | Opaque | 0000000 | 000000 |
Low-Outgassing Sealing Tape

Tested to meet ASTM E595, a standard used by NASA, this tape seals gaps while releasing almost no volatile emissions that could damage sensitive electronics, even in a vacuum. The Tedlar backing resists chemicals and wear. And thanks to its acrylic adhesive, this tape will stay put—even when exposed to pulling forces and solvents.
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Wd. | Lg., ft. | Overall Thick. | Material | Adhesive Type | Temperature Range, °F | Tensile Strength, lbs./in. wd. | Adhesion to Steel, oz./in. wd. | Specifications Met | Color | Each | |
3M 838 | |||||||||||
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1" | 216 | 0.004" | Tedlar PVF Plastic | Acrylic | -100° to 225° | 24 | 47 | ASTM E595 | White | 0000000 | 0000000 |