Frequently Asked Questions
Our most Frequently Asked Questions answered below
Thermal Management – Sarcon®
Are the metal clips shown clamping cases and sleeves available from Fujipoly?
Answer: No! The clips are not available from Fujipoly.
Can your thermal material dissipate heat without being compressed?
Answer: No! Sarcon Thermal management material will only perform when compressed between the heat source and the heat sink.
How much can Fujipoly® Gap Filler Pads be compressed?
Answer: All currently available Fujipoly Gap filler Pads are compressible to 70% of their original thickness. Normal recommended compression is 30%.
Sarcon® Compression Force for GR materials is stated in Kgf/inch2. What is the formula that is used to convert Kgf/inch2 into PSI?
Answer: Yes, the formula is Kgf/inch2 * 2.20462 = PSI
What is Fujipoly America’s UL file number?
Answer: Fujipoly’s UL file number is E58126.
What type of adhesive is used for all products available with adhesive?
Answer: The adhesive is a silicone base adhesive intended to hold the material in place until compressed. Complete details of the adhesive are available on a separate data sheet.
Zebra Connectors
How do you calculate a “slot dimension” in the connector holder?
Answer: The volume of the slot should be equal to or slightly greater than the volume of the connector. Consider all tolerances when determining the max volume of the connector. E.g.; Connector H x W x L= Volume
What is Fujipoly America’s UL file number?
Answer: Fujipoly’s UL file number is E58126.
What is the “Aspect Ratio” (height to width) for a Zebra® connector?
Answer: A minimum aspect ratio of 1.5 to 1 is recommended. The aspect ration only applies to the Zebra itself and not the optional support material.
What is the compression set of a connector?
Answer: Compression set for a plain Zebra (Silver, Carbon, or Low-Temp) is 10% to 15% of the compressed amount. Compression set for a supported Zebra is 30% to 40% of the compressed amount.
What is the current capacity for a single wire in a W connector?
Answer: 15mA is the current capacity for a single wire in a W Connector.
What is the recommended compression/deflection for a connector?
Answer: The compression/deflection range for all connectors is 5% to 25%. (Series 8000 type is 8% to 20%) The recommended compression/deflection is normally 10% to 15%. Very low profile connections or very high profile connections should be verified with the factory before final selection is made.