Benefits of LED encapsulation include:

  • Protection to improve durability and reliability
  • Improve heat dissipation to protect the LED chip performance
  • Improve light efficiency through light beam distribution
  • Provide protection from UV energy

Some of the most common LED encapsulation applications include:

  • Outdoor LED Displays
  • LED Drivers
  • Decorative and Outdoor Strip Lighting
  • Power Supplies
  • LED Lamps with Integrated Drivers
  • Automotive Lighting
  • Pool & Spa lighting
  • Emergency Lighting & Signaling

Epoxy Resin & Polyurethane Compounds for LED Encapsulation

Our epoxy and polyurethane resin formulations insulate fragile wire bonds from moisture, thermal shock, vibration, and other potentially damaging conditions. Liquid epoxy is poured into the LED chamber and bracketed to the desired shape. Our high-efficiency ovens then cure the mold. Epic Resins' epoxy manufacturing process exceeds all industry expectations for quality, cost, and dependability.

Custom Formulated LED Encapsulation Resins

Epic Resins' expert formulators excel in customizing formulations to fit the specific needs of our customers. If you see an Epic Resins compound that doesn't entirely fit your needs, we'll adjust the formula to work with your unique product properties. Our advanced development and testing labs allow us to create new formulas, so LED lighting manufacturers are certain to find the perfect epoxy or polyurethane compound for their products.

Epic Resins has decades of experience in specialty epoxy and polyurethane resins. Our professional staff uses superior customer service to work with clients to solidify their manufacturing production process. Our expertise provides clients the ability to maximize proactive product development and supply consistency to achieve maximum value, in both short production runs and ongoing industrial bulk supply needs.

LED Encapsulating Compounds:
  • Epic S7144 series of products is are 2-component polyurethanes
  • Formulated in a variety of colors and gel times
  • Meter mix friendly 3:1 ratio by volume
  • Good hydrolytic stability for LED encapsulation applications
Viscosity: 250 – 350 cps @ 25°C, 20 RPM
Hardness: 77 – 83 Shore D @ 25°C
Application: LED Potting & Encapsulating
  • Epic S7475 is a premium 2-component polyurethane potting compound
  • UL 94 V-0 recognition at 4.8 mm
  • Low mixed viscosity for absolute penetration
  • Easy to use 4:1 volumetric mix ratio
  • Low weight loss at elevated temperatures
  • Flexibility over a wide temperature range
  • RoHS compliant
  • Very low glass transition temperature and soft durometer makes it work well in applications that see constant thermal cycling
Viscosity: 3,500 – 4,500 cps @ 25°C, 20 RPM
   

 

 

LED Driver Potting

 

  • Epic S7634 is a 2-component polyurethane potting and encapsulating compound
  • UL 94 V-0 flammability rating
  • Free of halogens and tri-phenyl phosphate-type flame retardants
  • Designed to operate from -40 to 130C
  • Convenient 4:1 volumetric mix ratio
  • Low glass transition temperature
Viscosity: 3,500 – 5,500 cps @ 25°C, 20 RPM
Hardness: 53 – 57 Shore A @ 25°C
  • Epic S7633 is a 2-component polyurethane potting compound
  • UL 94 V-0 flame rating at 9mm
  • Designed to attain an RTI rating above 140C
Viscosity: 12,000 – 15,000 cps @ 25°C, 20 RPM
Hardness: 65 – 70 Shore D @ 25°C
  • Epic S7527 is a UL 94 V-0 recognized polyurethane potting compound
  • UL 94 V-0 flame rating
  • RTI rating of 150°C per UL 746
  • Designed for use in equipment conforming to UL 8750, the standard for LED equipment for use in lighting products
  • Low mixed viscosity for superior flow into tight tolerance areas
  • Excellent thermal and electrical properties
  • Low weight loss at elevated temperatures
  • Outstanding adhesion to various metal and plastic substrates
  • RoHS compliant
  • Excellent moisture resistance
Viscosity: 3,000 – 4,000 cps @ 25°C, 20 RPM
Hardness: 88 – 92 Shore A @ 25°C
  • Epic S7478 series is a two-component polyurethane potting compound
  • Designed for use in high-temperature applications
  • UL 94 V-0 recognized in a thin cross-section without the use of halogen flame retardants
  • RTI rating of 140°C (UL 746)
  • Works extremely well for LED drivers that must meet the requirements of UL 8750 safety standards
  • Low mixed viscosity for superior flow
  • Thermally conductive
  • Short gel time for fast production
  • Excellent moisture resistance
  • Withstands harsh outdoor environments
Viscosity: 5,000 – 7,000 cps @ 25°C, 20 RPM
Hardness: 75 – 80 Shore A @ 25°C
  • Epic R1055/H5083 is a UL-recognized, vacuum-grade modified epoxy system
  • RTI rating of 180°C RTI
  • Low mixed viscosity and a long gel time allow this material to achieve 100% penetration of tightly wound coils and tight tolerance spaces in potting applications
  • Cures at ambient temperatures, giving a reduction in energy costs associated with heat-curing
  • When fully cured, features a combination of exceptional physical and electrical properties that qualify the compound for potting high-voltage power supplies
Viscosity: 2,300 – 3,300 cps @ 25°C, 20 RPM
Hardness: 85 – 90 Shore D @ 25°C

 

Product UL Recognized Mix Ratio by Weight (A:B) Mix Ratio by Volume (A:B) Mixed Viscosity @ 25°C, 20 RPM (cps) Gel Time @ 25°C Glass Transition Temp. (Tg)
Epoxies
R1055/H5083 Yes 100:18 3.25:1 2,300 - 3,300 300 - 360 Min (100 Grams) 70 - 80 °C
S7512 No 100:9 100:22.1 4,000 - 5,000 150 - 260 Min (100 Grams) 48 - 52 °C
S7513 No 100:14.2 4:1 2,500 - 3,500 100 - 250 Min (100 Grams) 40 - 45 °C
Polyurethanes
D9980-01 No 100:97 1:1 300 - 600 10 - 20 Min (100 Grams) 19 - 24 °C
S7144 No 100:43 3:1 250 - 350 25 - 35 Min (100 Grams) (-21) - (-65) °C
S7302 No 100:19.5 4:1 2,500 - 3,500 45 - 55 Min (100 Grams) (-70) - (-65) °C
S7475 Yes 100:17 4:1 3,500 - 4,500 40 - 50 Min (100 Grams) -55 °C
S7478 Yes 100:8.52 100:12 5,000 - 7,000 25 - 35 Min (100 Grams) (-5) - (-10) °C
S7515 No 51.5:100 1:2 500 - 700 5 - 10 Min (13 Grams) 25 - 30 °C
S7524 Yes 100:58.4 2:1 170 - 230 20 - 35 Min (100 Grams) (-19) - (-15) °C
S7527 Yes 100:16.7 5:1 3,000 - 4,000 30 - 50 Min (100 Grams) (-2.5) - (-1.52) °C
Product Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)(EXP‑6) in/in °C Dielectric Strength (volts/mil) Dissipation Factor (100 kHz) Volume Resistivity (ohm‑cm) Shore Hardness @ 25°C
Epoxies
R1055/H5083 43 - 47 550 @ 0.080" 0.020 - 0.022 1.90e+15 - 2.10e+15 85 - 90 D
S7512 34 - 37 410 @ 0.100" 0.015 - 0.025 2.00e+15 - 2.50e+15 88 - 91 D
S7513 35 - 45 510 @ 0.100" 0.020 - 0.040 1.50e+15 - 2.00e+15 84 - 87 D
Polyurethanes
D9980-01 85 - 95 385 @ 0.100" 0.014 - 0.018 1.00e+15 - 1.20e+15 75 - 80 D
S7144 190 - 210 420 @ 0.125" 0.042 - 0.046 1.10e+13 - 1.20e+13 77 - 83 A
S7302 175 - 190 365 @ 0.125" 0.020 - 0.030 2.40e+12 - 2.80e+12 68 - 72 A
S7475 355 - 365 472 @ 0.095" 0.010 - 0.011 2.70e+12 - 2.80e+12 50 - 65 OO
S7478 100 - 130 450 @ 0.100" 0.040 - 0.070 1.50e+12 - 2.00e+15 75 - 80 A
S7515 200 - 250 340 @ 0.100" 0.040 - 0.060 1.00e+11 - 1.50e+11 30 - 35 D
S7524 285 - 295 422 @ 0.102" 0.105 - 0.125 1.80e+12 - 2.00e+12 61 - 65 A
S7527 165 - 175 855 @ 0.033" 0.025 - 0.032 3.10e+14 - 3.40e+14 88 - 92 A

 

Why Choose Epic for formulation, manufacture & supply?

Epic Resins has decades of experience in epoxy and polyurethane resins. We will work directly with you to recommend or develop formulations with the specific characteristics your product requires. With our advanced testing procedures, formulations and fast turnaround times, you're sure to find what you need with us.

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