Manufacturing Process

Manufacturing Process

Foam In Place Gasket Technology

Foam In Place Gasket (FIPG) technology is an automated system that allows eLuminaire to achieve IP ratings that would otherwise require more components and additional manufacturing labor. The FIPG technology is a costly automated system that eLuminaire saw as a clear advantage against the typical hand laid gaskets used by many competitors.

The process involves dispensing German made RAKU-PUR® liquid onto our fixtures directly. This two-part polyurethane system contains no solvents, plasticizers or halogenated hydrocarbons. It cures at room temperature directly on the fixture. It is characterized by:

  • Well formed integral skin and reliable sealing
  • Listed UL50
  • Very low water absorption
  • low assembly resistance
  • Good and prompt compression recovery
  • Operating temperature from -40˚C to 160˚C