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How-To-Guide: Conductives |
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Conductive Paint
Provide connectivity by
drawing a trace, where wiring is difficult. Dab
it to "hold" a connection or make a temporary one, instead of
soldering. Cover the 'joint' with glue and you have a near permanent
connection.
Ideal for use with LEDs and accessing difficult to wire locations.
Paint a pattern and integrate connectivity through the pattern. Use for
connecting devices or elements where solder strength is not necessary.
For higher strength, use Solder5.
- Ready to use. No thinning or mixing required.
- Secure loose connections/contacts
- Keep some handy. Great for a quick "contact".
- Dries in normal room temperature conditions.
Resistivity: 1 Ohm · mil. Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. Durable acrylic base.
Available in a convenient experimental size. Package contains 1/4 oz. wt. Conductive Paint and its Thinner/Solvent in separate bottles.
Please do not connect the application to power before the Paint is completely dry.
Answers to FAQs & Guide Notes:
- Yes, you can paint over it, but wait till the conductive paint is
completely dry and ready to take the other paint that you wish to
apply. The surface of this paint, when dried, may not take water based
paints comfortably. You may use a hair dryer to speed up curing.
- Yes, you can scratch off extra paint. It is easier to do that when the surface on which the paint has been applied is impervious.
- If desired, a cut can be made in the painted trace/line/surface to break conductivity/connection. Check for a clean and a proper break.
- Yes, you can repaint to establish connectivity at points that have been scratched off or cracked by mistake. In fact that is precisely what this paint was developed for. To touch up scratched/broken connections on PCBs.
- If the application is on fabric or rubber etc., materials that are flexible, the paint may not stay for long time as the bending will crack the applied paint. However, it can be used in such situations for testing connectivity & experimentation etc. Note that this was designed to repair circuits on PC Boards which are rigid.
- No, you cannot mix colors in it as additional pigment or anything added, will change its conductivity.
- Do not add solvent as a thinning agent unless the paint becomes thick, and difficult to use due to evaporation. Diluting just to make it more fluid can change its conductive properties. Some dilution has been done to compensate for drying during storage.
- In case of a special need, where thicker paint is needed, transfer a few drops of paint in a bottle cap or some other small container. Wait a few minutes before applying. That allows time for the paint to become thicker.
- The solvent provided can also be used to clean dropped paint or similar tasks. However, due to the metallic powder in the paint, the mark may not clean completely.
- Shake well before every use and keep the bottles tightly closed.
Solder5
Use as a quick workable alternative to soldering when and where a
soldering iron cannot be conveniently used. For example near plastic
parts. Hard to reach insides of passenger cars or locos.
Supplied with a small amount of solvent. Other technical details same as Conductive paint shown above. This is a stronger, more viscous version of the Conductive Paint with a stronger bonding agent used as a base. Please read about Conductive Paint above for general common information.
We advise you to add 4-5 drops of the solvent into the Solder5 to make it easier to mix. You may need more, but remember that the more you add, the longer it will take to dry and more fluid it will become.
Shake until the color
is uniform. The solids settle down in a very dense layer and it takes
some time to do it. So the more you shake it, the better result you
will get. It will need a few minutes of stirring/shaking, initially
and every time you apply. The contents settle down very fast.
Dries slowly and cures in 24
hours for full physical strength, at normal room temperature. You may
use a
hair dryer on a low/warm setting for quicker drying/curing.
Use a toothpick, needle or some other device to apply. It should not be applied to a painted item as it would dissolve into it. For wider "brush" type application, cut a strip of desired width from a plain white business card and use that as an applicator.
Please do not connect the application to power before Solder5 is completely dry.
Available in a convenient size. Package contains 1/4 oz. wt. Solder5 and its Solvent/Thinner in separate bottles
- Ready to use.
- Thinning may reduce performance or eliminate properties.
- Shake well before every use and keep the bottles tightly closed.
- ROHS Compliant
- Keep airtight in a dry dark environment.
Q from Peter:
1. Would Solder5 work with track connectors to ensure good
conductivity?
2. Would it prevent oxidation in the connectors?
3. And would it be possible to disengage track sections without damage
after Solder5 is used?
Ans:
1. Yes. Once you have connected, just coat over them. Keep it away from
the top of the rail.
2. Yes. Only the part they cover, will be protected.
3. Yes. It is not that strong, but you may have to score it with a
blade to make a starter crack if it is stuck tightly.
If you prefer to cover a larger area, you could use Conductive Paint
for such tasks, and where strength is not that important.
Solder5 in our Quick Help Guide:
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Conductive Thread
Discontinued Item. (If you are a previous buyer of this item and you need a small quantity to finish your project, please contact us with your direct email and your purchase date etc. We may have some available.)
Product Safety  Information Guide
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| Hazardous ingredients in Conductive Paint and Solder5: |
Nickel, Toluene, Ethyl alcohol, Ethyl acetate, 2-heptanone, 2-methylproply ester acetic acid, 2-propanone, 2-propanol, 1-methoxy-2 propanone acetate | |||
| Hazards Identification: | ||||
| WHMIS Codes: |
B2 |
D2A |
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| NFPA Ratings: | Health: 1 | Flammability: 3 | Reactivity: 0 | |
| HMIS Ratings: |
Health: 1 |
Flammability: 1 |
Reactivity: 0 | |
| Eyes: |
Liquid in contact with eyes may cause permanent eye damage. | |||
| Skin: |
May cause skin irritation and possible pain and stinging if the skin is abraded. | |||
| Inhalation: |
Solvents may cause respiratory tract irritation, headache, and possible dizziness. | |||
| Ingestion: |
May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. | |||
| Chronic: |
Prolonged
and repeated exposure may cause dermatitis, defatting of the skin,
liver and kidney damage, and adverse central nervous system effects. | |||
| First Aid Measures: |
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| Eyes: |
Remove contact lenses. Flush with water or saline for 20 minutes. Get medical aid. | |||
| Skin: |
Wash skin with large amounts of soap and water. Get medical aid if symptoms persist. | |||
| Inhalation: |
Immediately
remove from exposure to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |||
| Ingestion: |
Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give 1-2 glasses of water. Get medical aid. | |||
| Exposure Controls: | ||||
| Routes of Entry: |
Eyes, ingestion, inhalation, and skin. | |||
| Ventilation: |
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. | |||
| Personal Protection: |
Wear
appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Wear
appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Use a NIOSH
approved respirator when necessary. | |||