Hill Technical Sales Blog

We’re going to San Antonio’s largest annual power electronics convention: APEC 2026! Join our Hill Technical salesman, Andy Hill, on March 23-25. He will be at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX at four different booths:

APEC 2026 is shaping up to be quite an engaging convention! Even though Andy will be at four different booths, he will not be too busy to have a chat. Please feel free to reach out before and during the show to ask for a chance to connect! And for more information on APEC 2026, visit their website.

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Our first shows of the year are coming up! Meet up with Hill Technical Sales salesman Andy Hill! He will be visiting DistribuTECH 2026, and tabling at MD&M 2026 with our friends over at Amgis!

DistribuTECH 2026

The first show coming up is DistribuTECH, and our salesman will be there for one day, February 3, to walk around and check out the event! If you’re in the area, come down to the San Diego Convention Center. Let’s connect!

For more information on this show, visit the event’s website.

MD&M West 2026

The next day, Andy will be going from San Diego to Anaheim for the MD&M 2026 show! At the Anaheim Convention Center, find him at Amgis’ Booth 4188 from Feb 4-5.

Amgis is known for their efficient toroidal transformers and inductors! Their toroidal designs are smaller and lighter, have lower noise, and 90-95% efficiency with lower leakage losses than typical EI transformers. 

Visit the MD&M West website to learn more!

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Whether or not we’ll see you at the shows, be sure to know how to reach out to us! Visit our website and submit a quote at https://hill-tech.com/, contact us at 847-255-4400, fax us at (847) 255-0192, or email us at sales@hilltech.com. And be sure to look at our social media pages, linked below!

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With the increase in power densities and component miniaturization, thermal management has become one of the most critical aspects of electronic design. Without effective heat dissipation, higher component temperatures can lead to premature failure, reduced reliability, or complete system shutdowns. That’s where thermal interface materials (TIMs) like thermal pastes come into play.

KERAFOL®, a leader in thermal management solutions, offers a full range of high-performance thermal pastes under its Keratherm® product line. These non-curing, one-component materials offer excellent thermal conductivity with extremely low bond line thickness—allowing for efficient and reliable heat transfer even under demanding conditions.

For applications where silicone is not suitable, KERAFOL also offers silicone-free options that deliver the same level of performance and ease of application.

Keratherm® KP Thermal Paste Lineup

Here’s a breakdown of Kerafol’s most popular thermal grease products:

KP97 & KP98 – Cost-Effective Silicone Based Solutions

• Good price-to-performance ratio
• Easy to apply
• Low bond line thickness
• Available in multiple packaging formats

KP99 – Premium Thermal Conductivity

• Very high thermal conductivity
• Ideal for high-power applications
• Silicone-based and easy to apply
• Maintains ultra-thin bond lines for efficient heat transfer

KP12 & KP14 – Silicone Free Alternatives

• Outstanding thermal performance without silicone
• KP12 features low viscosity for easy dispensing
• KP14 offers high material stability under mechanical and thermal stress
• Compatible with sensitive electronics where silicone must be avoided

Key Advantages of Keratherm® Thermal Pastes

• High thermal conductivity (up to 10.0 W/mK)
• Low thermal resistance
• Layer thickness as low as 25 µm
• Available in syringes, cartridges, cans, and hobbocks
• Compatible with both manual and automated applications (dispensing or screen printing)
• Made in Germany for consistent quality and performance

Application and Packaging Options

Keratherm® pastes can be applied using:

• Manual syringes
• Euro or Semco cartridges (75 ml to 360 ml)
• Industrial cans or hobbocks (up to 34.5 kg)
• Dispensing systems or screen printing

This versatility makes them ideal for both prototype work and high-volume production.

How Do Thermal Pastes Compare to Other TIMs?

Unlike gap fillers or pads, thermal pastes do not cure or harden. This non-crosslinking nature allows them to maintain consistent performance over time. With no need to punch or cut shapes, pastes reduce material waste and are often more cost-effective—especially for custom or complex designs.

While thermal pastes typically aren’t electrically insulating, their thermal performance and application flexibility make them a go-to solution in many high-power electronic applications.

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Whether you need the high conductivity of KP99 or a silicone-free solution like KP12, Hill Technical Sales is here to help you navigate the options and choose the best material for your application.

Visit our website and submit a quote at https://hill-tech.com/, contact us at 847-255-4400, fax us at (847) 255-0192, or email us at sales@hilltech.com. And be sure to look at our social media pages, linked below!

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