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IMAGINE improved reliability for smart meters

Friday, August 14, 2015

Learn how innovative silicones from Dow Corning can outperform organics to help enhance the reliability of smart meters for electricity, gas and water.

Get improved reliability for smart electricity, gas and water meters with smart silicone solutions that outperform competitive materials such as polyurethanes and epoxies. Long-term durability in uncertain and harsh environments is critical for the efficiency and accuracy you need. IMAGINE the difference Dow Corning's silicone solutions can make. Collaboration drives innovation.

Meet smart meter design challenges with proven, effective silicones

Dow Corning® brand adhesives and sealants provide reliable sealing and protection from water ingress and other environmental contaminants.
Dow Corning® brand conformal coatings enhance protection of electronic circuitry (PCBs) to resist humidity, contaminants and potential corrosion.
Dow Corning® and Sylgard® brand encapsulants protect electronic components from moisture and thermal-cycling stress.
Dow Corning® and Sylgard® brand dielectric gels present excellent self-healing properties while also offering the dimensional stability typically found in an elastomer, plus an even greater level of stress relief.
Dow Corning® brand thermal interface materials help dissipate heat from smart electricity meters.

Convert challenges into opportunities

Silicone solutions can outperform polyurethanes and epoxies, with:

Less stress on electronic components during thermal cycling
Less moisture absorption
Enhanced sealing and protection against corrosion
Simplified processing for added production speed

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	Web page: High-performance silicones for smart meters
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