“The offerings from MGChemicals played a pivotal role in numerous stages of our electric motorbike manufacturing process. Utilizing their 4860P solder paste, we expedited the soldering of some of our PCBs through stencil and wave soldering techniques . We employed copper busbars coated with the 4226A 340G spray , which ensured robust high voltage isolation. Moreover, the
use of 842AR 140G allowed us to establish equipotential surfaces to shield against electromagnetic interference (EMI). Our team is very satisfied with the exceptional quality and the remarkable outcomes delivered by MGChemicals’ product line.”

Luis Casado (Powertrain Department)

McMaster Formula SAE

“MG Chemicals 419E conformal coating has taken our board protection to the next level. This conformal coating provides excellent protection from harmful conductive carbon fiber that may fall on our circuit boards! It also provides an excellent high voltage insulating barrier to mitigate any arching risks for all of our high voltage circuit boards within the battery pack. To top it off, this conformal coating is extremely easy to work with when fuses blow on our battery fuse boards, simply take a soldering iron to the conformal coat and watch it melt away!”

“This FR epoxy has given us a lightweight, and flame retardant solution for bonding our insulation papers to line our electrical enclosures. It cures relatively quickly by curing in elevated temperatures if needed. Also has decent work time.” (About 9200FR)

Josh Dorland – Electrical Technical Director.

“To begin with, the products you provided us were utilized in many parts of our electric racecar. Specifically, in our accumulator we used your 9200FR for our segments, your 8329TFF for our Accumulator’s temperature sensing NTC’s and the 419D conformal coating for our accumulator PCB, with great results. We are really impressed by the structural integrity of your adhesives. A remarkable moment from our competitions was when an emergency occurred and we had to glue a kevlar panel to our accumulator container during the inspection. The time we had was limited so we selected to use your 5 minutes thermal glue 8329TFF, and luckily, we managed to pass the inspection on time!

Furthermore your soldering products have been extremely useful, with the most emphasis on your 8341 No Clean Soldering Flux providing the highest quality flux we have ever used, improving our soldering and making cleaning it easier than ever. Because of this, we can’t wait to use more of your soldering products. Moreover, we are impressed by the quality of your PETG17BK1 3D printer filament. As you can see in the attached photos, we chose to make our PCB and camera casings out of your product and results were really satisfying”

“Our team has used MG Chemicals’ soldering and 3D printing products for years in the construction of our control system, power system, and chassis projects. MG Chemicals’ consistently high-quality products exceed the performance of any competitor on the market and have allowed us to optimize efficiency and safety within our designs.

We have committed to using lead-free solder in our workshops to ensure the safety of our members. MG Chemicals’ lead-free solder, solder paste, and flux paste out-perform all other lead free products we’ve tried, allowing the product to flow smoothly and settle better into the joints during PCB assembly. These products have made soldering easier and faster and have enabled us to introduce and teach dozens of our members to solder. In addition to soldering materials, we have been impressed with MG Chemicals’ 3D printing filaments. The product is high quality and moisture free, creating consistent prints for our suspension and aeroshell prototypes. This has enabled us to actualize ideas and test for deficiencies within our designs.

Our applications are demanding, involving high-risk, high-power scenarios; our electric speed controllers handle 80kW, and our modular PCB system has numerous interconnected boards. As a result, we require dependable construction materials and only trust MG Chemicals’ soldering products to handle these tasks.”

Liam Pearl
Director of Electrical Design (Queen’s Hyperloop)

MG Chemicals products perform exactly as expected and come packaged in user-friendly containers/applicators. Also, in comparison to more consumer-oriented offerings, each product is clearly labelled with a concise product number which greatly facilitates the process of finding technical datasheets as needed through the online catalogue.

Predominant applications:

4875 & 8341 – all soldered connections (including PCBs, loose wiring, perf board testing) on this year’s vehicle were made using the aforementioned solder wire and flux paste

PETG17WH1 – multiple printed enclosures and mounting brackets throughout the vehicle

9200FR-50ML – adhering of electrical insulation to interior surfaces of battery pack container

8462-55ML – improving water resistance of rubber gaskets in electrical connectors, and on occasion lubrication purposes e.g. on barbed fittings to ease installation of hoses

Jeff Jayoung Kim – Grounded Low-Voltage Integrations Lead

Université Laval’s Formula SAE Team has partnered with MG Chemicals for many years. Here are a couple of examples of how the team is using the products.

In the electronics team, FormUL uses MG Chemicals products in every part of its PCB assembly process:

1. We use 4895 leaded solder wire all around the car and on PCBs.
2. We use 836LFNC liquid flux in the soldering process.
3. We coat the boards with 422C silicon modified conformal coating.

The UV reflective conformal coating is a key feature that makes quality control and technical inspection easy for us and the competition judges. In the picture below, we can see that our battery management system’s PCBs are coated with a conformal coating to prevent electrical arching, shorts, static discharges, and thermal shocks. Even the boards that do not connect to high voltage are coated to protect against humidity, corrosion and dust.

On the more mechanical side of the car, here are two of the most used products:

1. 8332 Fast Set Epoxy
2. 9200FR Flame Retardant Structural Epoxy Adhesive.

The fast set epoxy is mostly used for quick repairs on our carbon fibre body and wings. Structural epoxy is also used in the manufacturing of our wings, but for more heavy-duty parts like the inserts that link it to the car. The flame-retardant properties of the structural epoxy is useful in the construction of our high-voltage accumulator. In the picture below, we can see the insert that is held by the structural epoxy the composite wing.

Etienne Marcoux – Electrical Systems Director

“MG Chemicals is an indispensable partner to UTFR. Their products help ensure that the printed circuit boards we use on our car perform reliably under rigorous conditions. Their soldering paste and rosin flux make manufacturing boards a breeze, while their silicone conformal coating ensures that our boards function reliably in a demanding environment.”

Nicholas Burley UT24 Controllers Lead

“MG chemicals’s products have allowed us to quickly and easily put together and disassemble electronic components using their high quality soldering supplies with everything from solder mask to desoldering braids and flux. Additionally their conformal coating supplies have allowed us to easily and effectively moisture proof our PCBs and electronics making all weather launch and testing operations possible. We are very grateful for MG Chemicals’ support of our rocket projects!”

We, at the University of Waterloo Formula Electric, have been delighted to depend on MG chemicals for our car over the years and to demonstrate our support for local Canadian businesses! MG Chemicals provides top-notch products that consistently perform as expected, such as the 9200 FR, which has been our go-to FR adhesive for its UL 94V-0 capabilities, ideal for our battery pack and aerodynamics. Despite having tried similar products in the past, we always come back to MG chemicals due to their superior quality and the convenience of acquiring these high-level products locally, which is why we trust MG chemicals when building our electric vehicle year in and out.

Manas Gupta (Business Co-Lead)

“We used MG Chemicals rosin-core solder for the assembly and maintenance of our automotive grade PCBAs across the car. The quality of the product is definitely noticeable when compared to other commercially available solder. Being able to consistently count on welds saved us countless times in the manufacturing process, and contributed heavily towards our team’s success.

MG Chemicals solder wick has been a staple in our soldering equipment drawer. The wicking ability of the braid is far superior to any other products we use on a daily basis, and our team is always looking for the MG chemical branded spool. We would definitely recommend it over other solder wick brands, which we’ve found perform subpar in a variety of metrics.”

Rylan Hanks (Electronics Lead)

“For a student-led organization, sponsorships are vital. Our experience with MG Chemicals has been way more than a sponsorship. MG Chemicals used their expertise to help us spec the right products for our use cases in order to make the best use of their products. The products shipped within a few days and the quality of their products is top notch compared to ones we used previously from other companies. MG Chemicals’ diverse catalog benefited not just our electrical team but also our powertrain by allowing us to electrically insulate while transferring heat effectively through our cold plate. The customer service and response time was amazing and this is definitely one of my most positive sponsorship interactions. Northwestern Formula Racing is run by the help of companies like MG Chemicals who bet on us and we can not be any more grateful.”

Youssef AbdelHalim
Lead – Accumulator, Battery Design, Water Cooling Optimization

“McMaster Baja Racing has been hitting the off-road tracks with vehicles built to endure the toughest conditions, thanks in large part to the resilience and quality of MG Chemicals products. As an off-road racing team, we face a unique set of challenges – rocks, mud, water and lots of dirt. MG Chemicals’ range, from their soldering materials for our PCBs to the filaments, silicone adhesives, epoxy, and potting compounds, has been our go-to for ensuring our vehicle electronics and mechanical parts can stand up to the elements.

MG Chemicals’ solder, flux, and solder paste have been staples in our shop for assembling our electronic systems. These products have proven themselves race after race, ensuring that our connections hold strong against the vibrations and shocks of off-road racing. On the mechanical side, the strength and weather resistance provided by MG Chemicals’ materials allow us to create components that not only last but also maintain their integrity under stress.”

“For the first time this year, the Eclipse ÉTS Solar Car Team proudly partnered with MG Chemicals as a gold sponsor. Their cutting-edge products played a crucial role in pushing the boundaries of solar mobility and helped us achieve remarkable results in the American Solar Challenge 2024 and the Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024.

Here’s how MG Chemicals’ products contributed to our success:

1. 8618 – Ultra Thermal Paste Our mechanical team utilized this high-performance thermal paste to enhance heat dissipation between the magnet assembly and the aluminum casing of our custom wheel hub motor. The superior thermal compound improved motor cooling, effectively reducing temperature rise during challenging hill climbs in the race.
2. 9200 – Structural Epoxy Adhesive This epoxy adhesive was instrumental in repairing a defect in the resin stator of our wheel hub motor. Its exceptional resistance to vibration and thermal cycling addressed the intense demands of an endurance race exceeding 4000 km. Thanks to this high-efficiency adhesive, our repair was a resounding success.
3. 419D-340G – Acrylic Conformal Coating Spray Our electrical team applied this conformal coating to protect our custom PCBs throughout the car. The harsh conditions of the competition required reliable protection against water, humidity, and dust, and this coating ensured the durability and performance of our PCBs throughout the race.

In addition to these specialized products, MG Chemicals supplied essential items such as 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol for cleaning solar panels and RTV102—White Silicone Adhesive Sealant for creating a watertight seal around the panels.

The support from MG Chemicals was invaluable on our journey from Nashville, TN to Casper, WY during the American Solar Challenge 2024. We look forward to continuing our partnership and utilizing their products as we prepare for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2025, a 3000 km rally through the Australian outback.”

Nicolas Allard
Mechanical Director
Eclipse ÉTS Solar Car Team