Do Bridge rectifier blocks need to be isolated from chassis?

[Hikari1]

Newbie question:

I have these bridge rectifiers I am using in a f5 build:

VS-36MB100A Vishay Semiconductors | Mouser

Do they need to be isolated from the chassis w/a silpad or mica? I know the descrete diodes do. Do rectifier blocks need to isolated as well?

 

[cochleus]

Newbie question:

I have these bridge rectifiers I am using in a f5 build:

VS-36MB100A Vishay Semiconductors | Mouser

Do they need to be isolated from the chassis w/a silpad or mica? I know the descrete diodes do. Do rectifier blocks need to isolated as well?

These packages are electrically insulated already. No need for pad or mica.🙂

 

[badman]

Typically they have an insulated base designed to be directly mounted to the chassis or a heatsink, I'd assume that to be the case with that model as well.

 

[payitforwardeddie]

A little bit of heatsink compound would be helpful.

 

[Hikari1]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the help.