E‑Mobility Potting Compounds

Reliable Protection for Batteries, Power Electronics, and Control Units

Thermally Efficient Potting Solutions for Safe and Durable Electric Vehicles

Maximize the service life, safety, and performance of battery systems, power electronics, and electric drivetrain components with innovative e-mobility potting compounds based on polyurethane, epoxy, and silicone.

RAMPF develops customized electrical casting resins, thermally conductive potting compounds, and gap fillers for demanding e-mobility applications. Leading manufacturers rely on our materials for optimized thermal management, electrical insulation, and reliable protection against environmental influences.

Your Challenge

  • Increasing power densities within limited installation space
  • High heat generation in batteries, inverters, and power electronics
  • Mechanical stress caused by vehicle operation and temperature fluctuations
  • Stringent requirements for safety and electrical insulation
  • Long-term reliability under demanding environmental conditions
  • Need for efficient thermal management and durable component protection

Our Solution

RAMPF develops customized potting compounds and gap fillers tailored to the requirements of modern e-mobility applications:

  • Thermal conductivity of up to 4 W/mK for efficient thermal management
  • Reliable electrical insulation for high-voltage applications
  • Customizable material properties ranging from flexible to high-strength
  • Enhanced protection and long-term durability for critical electronic components
  • Low-density materials for lightweight vehicle designs
  • Process-safe application in automated manufacturing environments

Key Benefits 

Thermally Conductive Potting Compounds for Controlled Heat Dissipation
Gap Fillers for Optimal Thermal Coupling Between Components
Permanent Damping of Mechanical Stress and Vibrations
Electrical Insulation for Enhanced Operational Safety
Protection Against Moisture, Corrosion, and Environmental Influences

Technology & Specifications

Materials

  • RAKU® PUR: Polyurethane potting compounds offering an outstanding combination of flexibility, protection, and thermal management.
  • RAKU® POX: Epoxy potting compounds designed for high mechanical strength and demanding thermal requirements.
  • RAKU® SIL: Silicone-based solutions for extreme temperature ranges and excellent long-term stability.

 

Technical Highlights

  • Thermal conductivity of up to 4 W/mK
  • Adjustable reactivity to meet specific processing requirements
  • Shore hardness range from Shore 00 to Shore D
  • Glass transition temperature from -70 °C to +155 °C
  • Customized material properties tailored to individual application needs

Certifications & Expertise

Our materials meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability.

Certifications

  • IATF 16949
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001

Standards & Approvals

  • UL 94 flame-retardant classifications
  • RTI according to UL 746B
  • RoHS compliant
  • Compliance with leading automotive and electronics industry standards

Industry Expertise

  • Extensive experience in automotive and electronics applications
  • Approved and specified by leading automotive and electronics manufacturers
  • Development of customized material solutions for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers

Applications

DC-DC Converters: Low-viscosity potting compounds with excellent adhesion to metal substrates and outstanding dielectric properties.
Control Units: Flame-retardant potting compound with UL 94 V-0 classification, RTI rating up to 130 °C, and very low mixed viscosity for optimized processing.
On-Board Chargers: Flame-retardant potting compounds with high hydrophobicity and excellent flow characteristics.

From sensors to electronic controls, potting compounds provide reliable protection and ensure long-term performance.

  • Protection against environmental and weather influences
  • Increased reliability of sensitive electronics

For charging connectors, charging cables, and electronic components, potting compounds provide long-lasting protection and high operational reliability.

  • Protection of electrical connections against moisture
  • High resistance to environmental influences

High-performance potting compounds reliably protect battery systems and improve thermal stability.

  • Optimized heat dissipation to prevent critical temperature peaks
  • Protection against moisture, dirt, and vibration

Sensitive electronic assemblies are permanently protected against environmental influences and operational stresses.

  • Increased reliability of electronic systems
  • Protection against shock loads and temperature fluctuations

Innovative potting solutions enhance the performance of electric drive systems.

  • Improved heat transfer within the motor
  • Electrical insulation and corrosion protection

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Ready for the Next Generation of E‑Mobility?

Increase the safety, efficiency, and service life of your battery and electronic systems with high-performance e-mobility potting compounds.

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FAQ

Potting compounds reliably protect sensitive electronic components in electric vehicles against moisture, dust, chemicals, vibration, and extreme temperatures. At the same time, they improve electrical safety and extend the service life of batteries, control units, sensors, and power electronics.

Polyurethane-, epoxy-, and silicone-based potting compounds are the primary materials used in e‑mobility applications. Each material offers specific advantages in terms of thermal conductivity, flexibility, mechanical strength, and temperature resistance, and can be tailored to the requirements of the respective application.

Potting compounds are used in a wide range of electric vehicle components, including battery modules, power electronics, DC/DC converters, sensors, connectors, charging interfaces, control units, and relays. They protect sensitive components against environmental influences and ensure reliable long-term performance under demanding operating conditions.

Modern potting compounds must provide high electrical insulation, efficient heat dissipation, chemical resistance, and durability under temperature cycling and vibration. In addition, efficient processing and compatibility with automated manufacturing processes are essential requirements for the series production of e‑mobility components.

Thermally conductive potting compounds enable efficient thermal management by dissipating heat evenly throughout the battery system. This helps reduce hot spots, improves battery performance, and extends the service life of installed components. These benefits are particularly important in high-voltage batteries and power electronics.