Advanced Materials and Solutions for Electric Vehicles
The electric vehicle manufacturing industry relies on high-performance materials for a wide range of safety and user experience standards. From vibration control to heat dissipation, the materials used in EVs must achieve superior precision, safety, and strict compliance at every level.
With decades of experience serving the automotive and electronics industries, the team at Rathbun understands the complex needs associated with electric vehicle manufacturing. EV makers rely on us to provide custom material solutions that meet the unique demands of electric vehicles, including thermal management materials, acoustic treatment foams, fire retardant barriers, and more.
With decades of experience serving the automotive and electronics industries, the team at Rathbun understands the complex needs associated with electric vehicle manufacturing. EV makers rely on us to provide custom material solutions that meet the unique demands of electric vehicles, including thermal management materials, acoustic treatment foams, fire retardant barriers, and more.
Challenges in the Electric Vehicle Industry
While the electric vehicle industry faces many of the same manufacturing challenges as other automotive manufacturing applications, some factors are particularly complicated for EV makers. Unique challenges for EV makers include:- Managing excessive heat in electric components, especially batteries
- EV manufacturers must meet strict safety and compliance standards that are unique to the industry
- Vibration and noise control requirements
- Precisely customized flame retardent barriers
Products and Material Solutions from Rathbun for the Electric Vehicle Industry
Rathbun works with the highest quality materials from leading manufacturers. As a preferred converter of 3M and Aearo Technologies materials and products, we supply EV manufacturers with custom solutions to complex challenges. Our precision die-cutting capabilities and other manufacturing processes achieve ultimate precision for even the most specialized applications.Vibration Damping Solutions
- Grommets: Grommets significantly reduce vibration and noise in EV components. These grommets protect sensitive components while enhancing the overall user experience.
- Acoustic Materials: We work with various acoustic damping and isolation materials to provide superior noise reduction in electric vehicle devices, including ISODAMP™ materials.
- Compression Pads: We convert and supply LS Polyurethane Foam designed to provide compression and vibration control in EV components. This includes battery test equipment.
Thermal Management Materials
- We work with the best thermal management materials available for EV manufacturing. We are certified to convert and supply 3M non-silicone electronic thermal materials that provide advanced thermal dispersion.
- Custom 3M Thermal Pads: We customize 3M thermal pads for EV battery test equipment, ensuring optimal heat dissipation and performance (3M# 5590H, 3M# 5590PI-02, 3M# 5571).
Flame Retardant Barriers
- 3M FRB Series: We distribute and convert 3M FRB (Flame Retardant Barriers) to enhance EV applications' safety. Our rigorous testing processes ensure our supply of flame retardant barrier products meets strict UL standards.
Dielectric Barriers and Insulators
- Insulation and Protection: Rathbun provides customized dielectric barriers and insulators to ensure the safety and efficiency of EV batteries and electronics.
