GCP 1805 | Halogen-free Insulating Epoxy Coating Powder

Harmonization Code : 3907.30.00.90 |   Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms : Epoxide resins : Other
Main features
  • Blue and Gold Colors
  • Halogen-free Epoxy Coating Powder
  • For class 2 & 3 capacitors and varistors

Product Description

LINQSOL™ GCP1805 is an insulating epoxy coating powder for capacitors, varistors and other passive components.  It was designed specifically as a halogen-free version of DK18-05 with similar technical specifications, just without containing any of the halogens.

LINQSOL GCP-1805 epoxy coating powders can be applied through a fluidized bed with temperatures as low as 105°C. Its excellent curing conditions make the epoxy coating powder also very suitable for tantalum capacitors and other temperature-sensitive devices.

LINQSOL™ GCP1805 epoxy coating powders are laser markable and are rated with a UL 94 V-0 flammability and RTI rating of 130°C.

Typical Applications:

  • Class 2 & 3 ceramic capacitors and varistors
  • Though-hole tantalum capacitors
  • Resistors like bendable thermistors, surge resistors
  • Inductors like toroid powder cores

Versions Available:

Product Family
GCP1805  
15Kg box 1Kg box

Catalog Product

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Packaging
TDS, SDS & Technical documents

Technical Specifications

General Properties
Chemistry Type Epoxy
Color
Color
The color
 Blue
Density (g) 1.5 g/cm3
Process Method Fluidized bed
Specific Gravity
Specific Gravity
Specific gravity (SG) is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance; equivalently, it is the ratio of the mass of a substance to the mass of a reference substance for the same given volume.

For liquids, the reference substance is almost always water (1), while for gases, it is air (1.18) at room temperature. Specific gravity is unitless.
 1.5
Particle Size
Particle Size thru 325 mesh 6-16 %
Particle Size thru 80 mesh 100 %
Shelf Life
Shelf Life
Shelf life is the amount of time after manufacturing that a product is guaranteed to retain its properties.

It differs vastly per product and it is based on temperature and storage conditions.

The properties can be guaranteed for the temperature and time range indicated on the TDS since those are the ones tested to be the best for the product.
Shelf Life @ 15°C 12 months
Thermal Properties
Glass Plate Flow
Glass Plate Flow
Glass plate flow determines the flow distance of thermosetting epoxies, resins or coating powders on a smooth inclined glass surface in a certain time and temperature.

This value is the distance in millimetres from the upper point of the original position of the pellet to the point of extreme flow.

Typically measured at 150°C but please check the TDS for more info
 25 - 35 mm
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)
The glass transition temperature for organic adhesives is a temperature region where the polymers change from glassy and brittle to soft and rubbery. Increasing the temperature further continues the softening process as the viscosity drops too. Temperatures between the glass transition temperature and below the decomposition point of the adhesive are the best region for bonding.

The glass-transition temperature Tg of a material characterizes the range of temperatures over which this glass transition occurs.
 157 °C
UL 94 Rating
UL 94 Rating
Flammability rating classification.
It determines how fast a material burns or extinguishes once it is ignited.

HB: slow burning on a horizontal specimen; burning rate less than 76 mm/min for thickness less than 3 mm or burning stops before 100 mm
V-2: burning stops within 30 seconds on a vertical specimen; drips of flaming particles are allowed.
V-1: burning stops within 30 seconds on a vertical specimen; drips of particles allowed as long as they are not inflamed.
V-0: burning stops within 10 seconds on a vertical specimen; drips of particles allowed as long as they are not inflamed.
5VB: burning stops within 60 seconds on a vertical specimen; no drips allowed; plaque specimens may develop a hole.
5VA: burning stops within 60 seconds on a vertical specimen; no drips allowed; plaque specimens may not develop a hole
 V-0
Melting Temperature
Melting temperature 55 - 70 °C
Other Properties
Certifications
Certifications
Confirmation of tested functions, characteristics of a product.
 UL 94 V-0
RoHS Compliant
RoHS Compliant
RoHS is a product level compliance based on a European Union Directive which restricts the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).

Products compliant with this directive do not exceed the allowable amounts of the following restricted materials: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), with some limited exemptions
 Yes

Additional Information

 

 
  Low Melting Temperature & Long Flow

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GCP 1805 has low melting temperature (<70 °C) and low curing temperature (<105°C). Its excellent flow properties (35mm) together with low pick up temperature enables coating components without pinholes problem. 

 

 
  Halogen-free & UL-listed

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GCP 1805 is halogen-free powder, complying with RoHS and REACH requirements. GCP 1805 is also UL-listed with a V-0 flammablity and RTI rating of 130 °C. Thus, it is widely used in the industries for passive components coating.

 

 
  Wide Color Selection & Cost Effective

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GCP 1805 powders are available in blue, brown, golden, orange and black, etc. It presents excellent fluidization in dipping equipment. Meanwhile, it provides the best price/performance ratio for your coating process. 

 

GCP 1805 Main Applications 

Linqsol GCP1805 is an UL 94 V-0 listed halogen-free product and pass UL RTI rating of 130 °C. With excellent dielectric properties and low moisture absorption, GCP1805 works best for your passive component applications, including capacitors, resistors, inductors, etc.

 

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  GCP 1805 For Toroid Cores Insulation

Inductor powder cores are coated with epoxy powders to insulate and protect the core from copper wires. To maintain stability and avoid affecting magnectic properties or inductance values, epoxy coating powders must minimize core stress by having low shrinkage and low moisture absorption. 

Key Application Considerations

  • Magnetic property retention (inductance & loss) is critical
  • Parts are made in continuous manufacturing process
  • Reducing core stress maintains stability of inductance value
  • Parts are preheated, but not post-cured

Key Material Requirements

  • Low temperature curing and fast cure speed
  • Low shrinkage to reduce core stress
  • Low moisture absorption to reduce core stress
 

 

GCP 1805 Competitive Analysis

It could be seen from the table that the properties of GCP1805 are quite similar to DK18-05. The important features are the optimized pickup temperature and the low cure temperatures as low as 110°C. GCP1805 is expected to have a similar coating performance as DK18-05. It is suggested to coat GCP1805 powder for your passive components under the same preheating and curing conditions for DK18-05. Based on the trial results, the coating process could be further adjusted and optimized.

PROPERTY / PRODUCT DK 18-05 GCP 1805 Comment
Recommend Cure Conditions      
Preheat Temperature 100 ~ 180 °C 100 ~ 180 °C Same
Cure Conditions 30 mins @ 110 °C 30 mins @ 85~105 °C + 120 mins @ 105 °C Both could be cured under relatively low temperature
Pick Up Temperature Stick Point: 110 °C Melting Temperature: 55~70 °C Sticky point/melting tempearture indicate low and quick pick-up
Halogen-free NO YES GCP 1805 is halogen-free, better than DK 18-05
RoHS/REACH Compliant YES YES Same
Available Colors ●●● ●●●● Similar
Typical Cured Properties      
Specific Gravity 1.64 g/cc 1.4 ~ 1.6 g/cc Similar
Glass Plate Flow 32 mm @ 150 °C 25 ~ 35 mm @ 150 °C Both have long plate flow
Hot Plate Gel Time 23 sec @ 160 °C 80 ~ 110 sec @ 120 °C Not comparable
Glass Transition Temperature Tg 107 °C 108 ~ 112 °C Similar
Moisture Absorption By Weight 0.37 % @ 24 hrs RT water < 0.3% @ 4 hrs boiling water Low moisture absorption
Flammability Rating UL94 V-0 V-0 Same
Relative Thermal Index (RTI) Rating UL 743B 105 °C 130 °C GCP 1805 has higher RTI rating Class B
Laser Markable YES YES Same
Volume Resistivity @ 25°C 8.4 x 1013 Ω · cm 1015 Ω · cm Similar
Dielectric Constant @ 25°C 4.5 @ 100 Hz 4.5 - 5.2 @ 100 Hz Similar
Dissipation Factor @ 25°C 0.009 @ 10 kHz 0.009 @ 10 kHz Similar
Breakdown Volatage TBD > 20 kV/mm Good insulation

 

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