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Capacitor goop

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8/29/2000 9:59 PM
Bob	Capacitor goop Does anyone know the 'Brand Name' of that goopy stuff manufacturers use to secure large capacitors to circuit boards? Thanks in adv.     Bob

 

8/29/2000 10:13 PM
Don Symes	I don't, but I will point out that hot-melt glue and various RTV silicone adhesives are popular around here.

 

8/30/2000 1:26 AM
Joe L	Just don't use off the shelf Silicon calk/glue. It contains acetic acid and will make a mess of the inside of your amp over time.     ..Joe L

 

8/30/2000 11:36 AM
SteveG	Loctite make something called 'Black Tak' for component strain relief. It's very expensive though.     Steve

 

8/30/2000 11:41 AM
SteveG	...oh, and there's something called Loctite 5145 that's non-corrosive.     Steve

 

8/30/2000 2:42 PM
Pete Cage	The "Ultra" series of sealant/adhesives made by Loctite is non-corrosive, and you can buy it at your local auto parts store. The Ultra Grey is the toughest/strongest version.     My $0.02,   Pete

 

8/30/2000 7:04 PM
Bob	What's the stuff the big amp manufacturers use, usually to anchor big capacitors on printed circuit boards. Obviously, that is the proper compound for that job (non-corrosive) or they wouldn't use it in that environment in the first place and we all know that they wouldn't use anything too expensive, either!     Bob

 

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