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.
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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Electronics are becoming more compact, faster, and powerful as they advance, and are bringing new complex challenges surrounding heat dissipation/thermal management and electromagnetic interference (EMI). The latest innovation from Kerafol® is here to help: let us introduce you to KERABSORB™.
KERABSORB™ is a new class of hybrid elastomeric material that combines the functionality of thermal interface materials (TIMs) with high-performance EMI absorbers, creating a single, easy-to-integrate solution.
The Difference
Today’s high-density designs (such as 5G infrastructure, autonomous vehicle radar, and consumer electronics) have increasing data rates while physical spaces between antennas and ICs are shrinking. This can lead to rising component temperatures, increased risk of EMI, and signal degradation and performance losses. KERABSORB™ solves all three of these in one material.
All-in-One Advantage
Unlike conventional gap pads or absorbers, KERASORB™ materials can perform multiple roles at once:
Efficient thermal conductivity: dissipates heat away from sensitive components
Electrical insulation: enables safe operation even in high-voltage environments
EMI attenuation up to 77 GHz: provides robust shielding against interference such as signal distortion and cross talk issues, which are increasingly prevalent in high-frequency designs like 5G and radar systems
Thanks to Kerafol’s innovative material formulation, KERASORB™ achieves EMI suppression without sacrificing electrical insulation. This is a significant advantage over many other competing products.
Product Highlights
KERASORB™ also has an EMI performance that remains consistent regardless of material thickness, is made of a soft and elastic material that adapts well to surface irregularities and has a high breakdown voltage that ensures robust electrical isolation. For more information check out this data sheet and view the chart below.
Feature
KERABSORB 2500
KERABSORB 1500
Color
Mint
Orange
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)
2.5
1.5
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage (kV)
5.0
5.0
EMI Attenuation (dB)
>40
>40
Hardness (Shore 00)
35–50
30–45
Choose KERASORB™
KERASORB™ is a next-generation thermal interface management solution which is ideal for engineers and OEMs who need to balance heat, EMI, and space constraints without compromising on reliability or performance. If you’re designing for high-frequency, high-density environments, KERASORB™ is the solution that can simplify your thermal and EMI strategy all in one layer.
Contact Us!
Need help with selecting the right grade or integrating KERABSORB into your design? Contact Hill Technical Sales today to speak with a specialist. 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.
What are Thermal Pastes
Thermal pastes are soft, thermally conductive compounds—usually silicone-based—that fill the microscopic air gaps between heat sources (like CPUs or power semiconductors) and heat sinks or other cooling elements. With bond line thicknesses under 25 µm and special fillers to enhance conductivity, Keratherm® pastes provide minimal thermal resistance and outstanding heat dissipation.
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.
Contact Us!
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.
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ECCE 2025 is happening at the Pennsylvania Convention Center this year in Philadelphia! Hill Technical Sales will be there October 20 & 21, and we’ll be joining our friends over at HVR at Booth 121.
At HVR’s table at the ECCE 2025, you will find that they offer very cost-effective, high voltage, and high energy resistors. They are phenomenal at handling high-stress, pre-charge, and discharge applications. They have everything from ceramic composite resistors from our U-series, C-series, and RT/RL series. They also have tubes, discs, and wound resistors. These wound resistors use wire or tape constructions, along with their SiC varistors.
HVR’s team is ready for your customization requests and can help you with finding the perfect specifications for your project.
Contact Us!
Talk to us at the RE+ 2025, but also check out how you can connect with us online! 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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Guess who’s going to The Battery Show 2025 this year? That’s right, Hill Technical Sales will be there October 6-9 at the Huntington Place in Detroit, MI. And we’re not the only ones: HVR, Durkaool, and Proterial will be joining us!
Who’s Going?
HVR (Booth 5713)
Looking for customizable ceramic composite resistors that are high-energy, cost effective, and designed for high stress applications? HVR has got your back. They have PC mountable U-series, high voltage C-series, RT/RL series, and wire wound resistors! Disc and tube variants are also offered for ultra-high energy solutions. In addition, they also specialize in SIC varistors.
Durakool (Booth 5845)
Durakool creates high voltage DC contactors, low and high voltage DC relays for switching, PCB and HVDC relays, along with pre-charge circuit solutions. Their products are optimized and reliable- made perfectly for safe switching. They will provide you with exceptional custom technical advice to make sure you have exactly what you need for your project.
Proterial (Booth 3315)
Proterial offers an array of ultra-low loss amorphous cores to use for DC inductors, as well as nanocrystalline cores perfect for high-frequency transformers. Their nanocrystalline cores come in different permeabilities for common mode applications. They perform well even in high temperature situations and have reliable magnetic properties. Proterial also has nanocrystalline sheet materials that are made to handle low-frequency magnetic and EMI noise. Their weight-to-noise suppression ratio is fantastic.
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