New FFKM for fluorine applications

• Book ID: 104380801
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 75 KB
• Volume: 2009
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1350-4789
• DOI: 10.1016/s1350-4789(09)70013-3

✦ Synopsis

was modified to ensure an exact fit in the installation area of the photovoltaic module terminal box while the contours of its sealing lip were optimised using FEM calculations. To simplify assembly the lid of the terminal box is clipped onto the housing. The seal is required to equalise tolerances in the housing and lid reliably. This is achieved by the multiple-lip sealing edge design.

The housing lid and seal are also available as a two-part component. The silicon seal can be sprayed onto the thermoplastic lid in a single manufacturing stage in order to ensure a permanent bond between the two parts. This simplifies assembly, guarantees a secure seal fit, and minimizes logistics.