High-Performing Thermally Conductive Polymer Compounds

Nemcon H™ is our line of melt-processable thermally conductive polymers based on our patented technology platform. Nemcon H products are ideal for replacing aluminum as low-weight heat sinks in LED bulbs and modules. We offer a range of grades for molding and extrusion processing with performance characteristics such as flame retardancy (UL 94 V0), surface finish, high die-electric strength (above 5 kV of breakdown voltage), ease of processing, mechanical properties, and customized platable and paintable grades. Learn more about Nemcon H below. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Features and Capabilities of Nemcon H

Nemcon H thermally conductive polymers are some of our most flexible compounds that, despite being primarily for thermal applications, meet a variety of additional demanding performance requirements:

  • Aluminum replacement for heat sink applications
  • Excellent heat transfer for heating and cooling
  • Heat dissipation can be superior to metals
  • Enables cooling to be integrated into more parts
  • Up to 40% more lightweight than metals
  • Optional electrical conductivity
  • In-plane conductivity up to 20 W/mK
  • Through-plane conductivity up to 3.5 W/mK
  • Consistent quality and clean products
  • Greater reliability, service life, and operating levels
  • Enables cost-effective processing and part consolidation
  • Reduces or eliminates secondary operations
  • Extremely corrosion-resistant

Potential Applications for Nemcon H Compounds

  • Electronics — LED fixtures, heat sinks, housings, enclosures, interface materials, chipsets, IC assembly, connectors
  • Automotive — under-hood components, radiator end caps, fuel pumps, LED displays, hybrid/electric vehicles, fuel cells
  • Industrial — coils, pumps, motors, armatures, transformers
  • Heating and Cooling — heat exchangers, radiant heating, pipe and tubing, HVAC
  • Medical — devices, instrument housings, profiles

Enhance Performance with Nemcom H from OPTEM

With a dozen grades of Nemcon H thermally conductive polymers available, the Ovation Polymers (OPTEM) team will work with you to identify the right compound for your application. Should you need performance characteristics that aren’t already present in one of these grades, our custom compounding services are available to ensure you have the right thermally conductive polymers for your needs.

For nearly 20 years, OPTEM has been supporting the world’s most demanding industries with thermally conductive polymers and countless other specialty and performance plastics — helping to improve performance, reliability, and cost savings. With an ISO 9001:2015 certification, a 99% on-time delivery rate, and a relentless commitment to safety training and best practices (leading to 3,500 days with no lost-time accidents), we’re the partner you need to ensure long-term performance and application success.

Connect with our team today to learn more about Nemcon H thermally conductive polymers and our compounding services.