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These pads are free of siloxane and help eliminate the risk of silicone oil bleed, reducing issues such as optical lens fogging and electrical malfunctions. With current public series coverage from 1.0 to 8.0 W\/m\u00b7K, electrical insulation, UL94 V-0 flame resistance, sheet supply and die-cut support, the AF Series is suitable for sensors, AI data centers, security cameras, optical communication systems, hard drives, industrial controls, automotive sensors, and medical devices.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"af-badges\">\n        <span class=\"af-badge\">Silicone-Free \/ Siloxane-Free<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"af-badge\">1.0\u20138.0 W\/m\u00b7K<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"af-badge\">0.25\u20135.0 mm<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"af-badge\">UL94 V-0<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"af-badge\">Sheet or Die-Cut<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<div class=\"af-hero-actions\">\n        <a class=\"af-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheenthermal.com\/feedback.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Free Samples<\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"af-btn\" href=\"mailto:sales3@u-sheen.com\">sales3@u-sheen.com<\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"af-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheenthermal.com\/silicone-freethermalpadseries.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View Current Series Page<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"af-section\" id=\"af-benefits\">\n<h2>Key Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"af-benefits\">\n<li>Free of siloxane, helping eliminate the risk of silicone oil bleed<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for contamination-sensitive thermal interface applications<\/li>\n<li>Helps reduce risks such as optical lens fogging and electrical malfunction<\/li>\n<li>Current public AF Series covers 1.0 to 8.0 W\/m\u00b7K<\/li>\n<li>Excellent electrical insulation performance<\/li>\n<li>UL94 V-0 flame resistance<\/li>\n<li>Self-adhesive design for easier installation and rework<\/li>\n<li>Available in standard sheets and customized die-cut parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"af-section\" id=\"af-tech\">\n<div class=\"af-tech-head\">\n<h2>Technical Information<\/h2>\n<p>\n          Review the key series advantages, model comparison data, thickness and hardness considerations, application fit, and downloadable resources for the Silicone-Free Thermal Pad Series.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-pill-nav\" id=\"af-pill-nav\">\n        <a href=\"#af-q1\">Q1 Contamination Risk<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"#af-q2\">Q2 Thermal Performance<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"#af-q3\">Q3 Softness &#038; Thickness<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"#af-q4\">Q4 Integration &#038; Reliability<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"#af-q5\">Q5 Applications &#038; Model Fit<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"#af-downloads\">Downloads &#038; FAQ<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"af-section\" id=\"af-q1\">\n<h3 class=\"af-q-title\">Decision Question 1: Will it reduce contamination risk in silicone-sensitive assemblies?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"af-q-sub\">\n        For many optical, sensing, precision, and high-reliability programs, the first concern is not only thermal conductivity. Buyers often first confirm whether the material direction is appropriate for silicone-sensitive assemblies.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"af-grid-4\">\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Silicone-Free Direction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The AF Series is explicitly positioned as a silicone-free \/ non-silicone thermal pad family for assemblies that are sensitive to silicone-related contamination.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>No Siloxane<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current public series page states that AF pads are free of siloxane.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Reduced Oil-Bleed Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The series is presented as helping eliminate silicone oil bleed, a key concern in contamination-conscious device design.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Typical Sensitive Uses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sensors, optical communication systems, security cameras, and medical equipment are strong-fit scenarios.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:22px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-grid-2\">\n<div class=\"af-list-card\">\n<h4>Why this matters<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Precision assemblies often screen contamination risk before ranking materials by W\/m\u00b7K alone.<\/li>\n<li>Oil bleed can affect optics, sensors, and other sensitive electronic subsystems.<\/li>\n<li>AF Series is structured to address this first-stage selection concern.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-list-card\">\n<h4>What to confirm in sampling<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether the project is silicone-sensitive or contamination-sensitive<\/li>\n<li>Whether the end-use includes optics, sensing, cameras, or medical electronics<\/li>\n<li>Whether electrical insulation and non-silicone direction are both required<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"af-section\" id=\"af-q2\">\n<h3 class=\"af-q-title\">Decision Question 2: Does conductivity translate into real thermal performance in the actual structure?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"af-q-sub\">\n        Model comparison should not rely on conductivity alone. Thickness window, thermal impedance, and target assembly design should be reviewed together.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"af-grid-3\">\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Conductivity Range<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current public AF Series spans 1.0 to 8.0 W\/m\u00b7K.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Thermal Impedance Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Published model data includes thermal impedance at 1 mm under stated pressure conditions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Compare by Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Actual performance depends on model, thickness, compression, contact quality, and thermal path\u2014not on W\/m\u00b7K alone.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-table-wrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Color<\/th>\n<th>Thermal Conductivity<\/th>\n<th>Thermal Impedance (1 mm, @30 psi)<\/th>\n<th>Thickness<\/th>\n<th>Standard Hardness<\/th>\n<th>Selection Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>AF100<\/td>\n<td>White<\/td>\n<td>1.0 W\/m\u00b7K<\/td>\n<td>1.1 \u2103\u00b7in\u00b2\/W<\/td>\n<td>0.25 ~ 5.0 mm<\/td>\n<td>50 \/ 70 \u00b1 5 Shore 00<\/td>\n<td>Entry-grade option for general low thermal loading and silicone-sensitive assemblies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AF300<\/td>\n<td>White<\/td>\n<td>2.0 W\/m\u00b7K<\/td>\n<td>0.8 \u2103\u00b7in\u00b2\/W<\/td>\n<td>0.25 ~ 5.0 mm<\/td>\n<td>50 \/ 70 \u00b1 5 Shore 00<\/td>\n<td>Moderate step-up for more demanding insulated gap-filling applications.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AF500<\/td>\n<td>White<\/td>\n<td>3.0 W\/m\u00b7K<\/td>\n<td>0.6 \u2103\u00b7in\u00b2\/W<\/td>\n<td>0.25 ~ 5.0 mm<\/td>\n<td>50 \/ 70 \u00b1 5 Shore 00<\/td>\n<td>Balanced choice for broader use across industrial, storage, and communication equipment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AF600<\/td>\n<td>White<\/td>\n<td>5.0 W\/m\u00b7K<\/td>\n<td>0.3 \u2103\u00b7in\u00b2\/W<\/td>\n<td>0.5 ~ 5.0 mm<\/td>\n<td>50 \/ 70 \u00b1 5 Shore 00<\/td>\n<td>Higher-performance option for tighter thermal targets with insulation requirements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AF600G<\/td>\n<td>White<\/td>\n<td>6.0 W\/m\u00b7K<\/td>\n<td>0.25 \u2103\u00b7in\u00b2\/W<\/td>\n<td>0.5 ~ 5.0 mm<\/td>\n<td>50 \/ 70 \u00b1 5 Shore 00<\/td>\n<td>High-performance series member for more demanding communication and AI hardware.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AF800<\/td>\n<td>White<\/td>\n<td>8.0 W\/m\u00b7K<\/td>\n<td>0.2 \u2103\u00b7in\u00b2\/W<\/td>\n<td>0.5 ~ 5.0 mm<\/td>\n<td>50 \/ 70 \u00b1 5 Shore 00<\/td>\n<td>Top public-performance grade on the current series page for advanced thermal interface requirements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-note\">\n        Selection logic: compare conductivity, thermal impedance, thickness, and actual compression condition together. Do not select by W\/m\u00b7K only.\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"af-section\" id=\"af-q3\">\n<h3 class=\"af-q-title\">Decision Question 3: Will softness and thickness work with the assembly instead of increasing stress?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"af-q-sub\">\n        For gap-filling pads, actual fit depends on thickness range, interface conformity, compression behavior, and assembly pressure\u2014not only on thermal conductivity.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"af-grid-3\">\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Thickness Range<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Current public AF models cover 0.25\u20135.0 mm or 0.5\u20135.0 mm depending on the specific grade.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Hardness Reference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current series table publishes standard hardness as 50 \/ 70 \u00b1 5 Shore 00.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Installation &#038; Rework<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The product description highlights self-adhesive behavior for easier installation and rework in production.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:22px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-grid-2\">\n<div class=\"af-list-card\">\n<h4>Why softness matters<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Appropriate softness helps improve surface conformity and reduce trapped interface air.<\/li>\n<li>Thickness window affects whether the pad can bridge the real gap without excessive compression.<\/li>\n<li>Compression behavior should be reviewed together with allowable assembly force and component fragility.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-list-card\">\n<h4>Suggested selection sequence<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Start with actual gap, tolerance stack-up, and allowable assembly force<\/li>\n<li>Then confirm model thickness window and target hardness preference<\/li>\n<li>Finally compare conductivity and thermal impedance among candidate AF grades<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"af-section\" id=\"af-q4\">\n<h3 class=\"af-q-title\">Decision Question 4: Is it suitable for long-term use and easy to integrate into production?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"af-q-sub\">\n        Before moving from samples to qualification, buyers typically confirm supply format, handling convenience, storage requirements, packaging flexibility, compliance, and shelf life.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"af-grid-4\">\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Supply Format<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Current public specifications list 200 \u00d7 300 mm sheet supply or die-cut parts.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Handling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The product description highlights a self-adhesive design for easier application and rework.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Storage &#038; Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from open flames; current public page states the material is non-toxic and non-hazardous for storage and transportation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-mini-card\">\n          <strong>Shelf Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current public series page lists a 12-month shelf life.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:22px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-grid-2\">\n<div class=\"af-list-card\">\n<h4>Compliance &#038; integration points<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent electrical insulation properties<\/li>\n<li>UL94 V-0 flame resistance<\/li>\n<li>RoHS, Halogen-Free, and REACH compliance statements<\/li>\n<li>Custom die-cut capability for project-specific assembly integration<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-list-card\">\n<h4>What to lock before volume use<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Target model, thickness, and compression condition<\/li>\n<li>Sheet format or die-cut format<\/li>\n<li>Required thermal level versus allowable assembly force<\/li>\n<li>Whether the application is optics-, sensor-, or contamination-sensitive<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"af-section\" id=\"af-q5\">\n<h3 class=\"af-q-title\">Decision Question 5: Which AF grade fits the target application and program objective?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"af-q-sub\">\n        Final model choice should connect contamination sensitivity, insulation need, thickness window, and actual end-use scenario to the right conductivity class.\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"af-app-featured\">\n<div class=\"af-app-main\">\n<h4>AI Data Center &#038; Communication Equipment<\/h4>\n<p>\n            The public series page explicitly lists AI devices, data centers, and fiber optic communication systems as key application directions. For higher thermal demand, AF600, AF600G, and AF800 are strong evaluation priorities.\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\"af-chip-wrap\">\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">AI Devices<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">Data Center<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">Fiber Optic Communication<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">Higher Thermal Load<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-app-main\">\n<h4>Sensors, Cameras &#038; Medical Devices<\/h4>\n<p>\n            The series page also calls out sensors, security cameras, and medical devices, making AF Series a strong fit where insulation and silicone-free direction are both important.\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\"af-chip-wrap\">\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">Sensors<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">Security Cameras<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">Medical Devices<\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">Contamination-Sensitive<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-app-grid\">\n<div class=\"af-app-card\">\n<h4>Optical Communication<\/h4>\n<p>Suitable for programs that need a silicone-free thermal interface direction with higher thermal capability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"af-chip-wrap\">\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">Evaluate AF600 \/ AF600G \/ AF800<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-app-card\">\n<h4>Automotive Sensors<\/h4>\n<p>Relevant where electrical insulation, silicone-free material direction, and stable assembly fit are required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"af-chip-wrap\">\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">AF300\u2013AF600G Range<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-app-card\">\n<h4>Medical Devices<\/h4>\n<p>Useful for precision electronics that prioritize silicone-free direction and insulation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"af-chip-wrap\">\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">AF300\u2013AF600G Range<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-app-card\">\n<h4>Hard Disk Drives<\/h4>\n<p>Explicitly listed on the public series page and suitable for storage-oriented thermal interface needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"af-chip-wrap\">\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">AF500 \/ AF600 \/ AF600G<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-app-card\">\n<h4>Industrial Control<\/h4>\n<p>Appropriate where insulation, reworkability, and broader thickness flexibility are needed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"af-chip-wrap\">\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">AF100\u2013AF600 Range<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"af-app-card\">\n<h4>General Electronic Assemblies<\/h4>\n<p>AF100 through AF500 are practical entry points when broader thickness availability and balanced cost-performance are required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"af-chip-wrap\">\n            <span class=\"af-chip\">0.25\u20135.0 mm Class<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"af-section\" id=\"af-downloads\">\n<h2>Downloads &#038; FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"af-download-list\">\n        <a class=\"af-download-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheenmaterials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AF100-20260402V0-%EF%BC%88EN%EF%BC%89-Non-Silicone-Thermal-Pad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"af-download-dot\"><\/span>Technical Datasheet &#8211; AF100<br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"af-download-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheenmaterials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AF300-20260402V0-%EF%BC%88EN%EF%BC%89-Non-Silicone-Thermal-Pad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"af-download-dot\"><\/span>Technical Datasheet &#8211; AF300<br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"af-download-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheenmaterials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AF500-20260402V0-%EF%BC%88EN%EF%BC%89-Non-Silicone-Thermal-Pad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"af-download-dot\"><\/span>Technical Datasheet &#8211; AF500<br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"af-download-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheenmaterials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AF600-20260402V0-%EF%BC%88EN%EF%BC%89-Non-Silicone-Thermal-Pad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"af-download-dot\"><\/span>Technical Datasheet &#8211; AF600<br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"af-download-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheenmaterials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AF600G-20260402V0-%EF%BC%88EN%EF%BC%89Non-Silicone-Thermal-Pad.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"af-download-dot\"><\/span>Technical Datasheet &#8211; AF600G<br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"af-download-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheenmaterials.com\/resource\/datasheet-download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"af-download-dot\"><\/span>View All Datasheets<br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"af-download-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sheenthermal.com\/silicone-freethermalpadseries.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"af-download-dot\"><\/span>View Current Series Page<br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a class=\"af-download-item\" href=\"mailto:sales3@u-sheen.com\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"af-download-dot\"><\/span>Contact Sales for AF800 Datasheet<br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<details open>\n<summary>Q1. Why is contamination risk discussed first?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"af-faq-body\">\n          Because the AF Series is explicitly positioned as a silicone-free thermal pad family that is free of siloxane and intended to help eliminate silicone oil bleed in sensitive assemblies.\n        <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q2. Why compare thermal impedance instead of only conductivity?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"af-faq-body\">\n          Because actual thermal performance depends on conductivity, thermal impedance, thickness, compression, and real assembly structure. W\/m\u00b7K alone is not enough for model selection.\n        <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q3. Why is thickness discussed separately from conductivity?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"af-faq-body\">\n          Because thickness determines whether the pad can properly bridge the actual gap without excessive stress. A higher-conductivity model is not automatically the best fit if the thickness and compression window do not match the assembly.\n        <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q4. Which AF models are better starting points for higher thermal demand?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"af-faq-body\">\n          Based on the current public series page, AF600, AF600G, and AF800 are the stronger starting points when higher thermal performance is required.\n        <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q5. What production forms are available?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"af-faq-body\">\n          The current public page lists 200 \u00d7 300 mm sheet supply and die-cut parts, with customized packaging according to customer requirements.\n        <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Q6. 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