Therm-A-Gap Gel 30 is a 1K thermal gel from Parker Chomerics. Parker Chomerics has since released THERM-A-GAP GEL 37 as its successor; the same system applies. Short answer: we dispense it with PCP series.
Recommended: PCP series.
Material at a glance
| Manufacturer | Parker Chomerics |
|---|---|
| Type | 1K thermal gel |
From Dispense Robotics test records and the manufacturer's published data. Always work from the current technical data sheet.
How we dispense it
We have run Therm-A-Gap Gel 30 on Dispense Robotics equipment. Our recommendation is PCP series. Pump size still depends on your shot or bead size and cycle time, so send us those and we'll confirm.
- Abrasion: the ceramic filler that carries the heat wears pumps out. We use tungsten carbide rotors and wear-resistant stators and run the pump slowly, at 8 to 12 rpm, for long wear life.
- Feed: thick pastes don't flow to a pump on their own. Above cartridge volumes, a follower plate pushes the material out of the pail and keeps air out.
See our PCP progressive cavity pumps, or use the pump configurator.
Frequently asked questions
What pump should I use to dispense Therm-A-Gap Gel 30?
We have run Therm-A-Gap Gel 30 on Dispense Robotics equipment. Pump size depends on your shot or bead size and cycle time; send us those and we will size it.
Can Therm-A-Gap Gel 30 be fed from pails instead of cartridges?
Cartridges suit lab and low volume. Above that, a follower-plate pail pump feeds the metering pump directly, which cuts container changes and waste.
Does Therm-A-Gap Gel 30 need mixing?
No. It is a single-component material, so there is no mixer and no ratio to hold. The job is accurate, repeatable volumetric metering, which is what a progressive cavity pump does.
Will Therm-A-Gap Gel 30 wear out the pump?
Thermally conductive fillers are abrasive. With tungsten carbide rotors, wear-resistant stators and pump speeds of 8 to 12 rpm, stators typically last 6 to 12 months and rotors up to 24 months, and a pump rebuild takes under an hour.
Talk it through with us
Running Therm-A-Gap Gel 30, or about to? Send us the technical data sheet, your bead or shot size and your cycle time, and we'll recommend a pump and feed system. We can run an application test on your material before you buy. Contact us
Related materials
- THERM-A-GAP GEL 8010 · Parker Chomerics, 1K thermal gel
- THERM-A-GAP GEL 37 · Parker Chomerics, 1K thermal gel
- THERM-A-GAP GEL 45 · Parker Chomerics, 1K thermal gel
- THERM-A-GAP GEL 60HF · Parker Chomerics, 1K thermal gel (high flow)
- THERM-A-GAP GEL 75 · Parker Chomerics, 1K thermal gel
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Therm-A-Gap Gel 30 is a trademark of Parker Chomerics or its affiliates. Dispense Robotics is not affiliated with the manufacturer; the name is used to describe the material our equipment dispenses.