A heatsink is a metallic device that absorbs thermal energy, or heat, from another object through thermal compounds, also known as thermally conductive materials. The heat is absorbed from the object, since it is at a relatively high temperature, and transferred to the heatsink, which has a much larger heat capacity. As practical thermal energy solutions for both low and high volumes, extruded heatsinks are utilized in a wide range of applications including refrigeration, heat engines, cooling medical devices, lasers and CPUs.
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Whether you have a new design, or are exploring cost-saving options, Mid-States Aluminum Corporation strives to provide the greatest benefit to you. Our team is able to provide complete value analysis assistance, incorporating our knowledge of heatsink and manufacturing processes. Looking for a specific product or size? Call our company today and we will find the right fit for you.
At Fab Masters Co., everything we do is specialized; we build you what you need. Our heatsinks are processed in different sizes and colors. If there is something you do not see, we also have the capability to do custom orders to help achieve your manufacturing goals. Call us today for all of your heatsink inquiries, real people answer our phones.
Wondering how small, thin or precise you we can make heatsink? Ask Profile Precision Extrusions and we will give you your answers. Aluminum channel industry tolerances are not standard at Profile Precision Extrusions. Our customers are located around the globe, we ship weekly to major cities including Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago and New York. Contact us today for more information.
Our expert teams at Parker Hannifin are experienced application engineers and knowledgeable professionals who will work with you to analyze your heatsink problems, engineer solutions, and turn your ideas into substance. The Parker product information center is available any time. Our operators will identify any replacement parts or services for all motion technology.
Since 1948, Johnson Brothers has been a leader in the aluminum extrusions industry.
Our tooling can form different shapes with multiple bends & double thicknesses making a stronger part. Choose your type of outside edge, including hemmed designs. Our manufacturing procedure can take your part from concept to achievement. Please contact us today with any questions.
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Northern State Metals, one of the first extruding companies to offer value-added operations, has been employing state-of-the-art heatsink processes for nearly 30 years. Today, NSM continues this tradition with its diverse customer base in the lighting, electronics, automotive, information technology, telecommunications, construction and furniture industries. Visit our website today!
The most important aspect of Aluminum Extruded Shapes has been the personal attention given to customers. The prompt answers and the fact we do what we say are what makes our customers happy the most. Are you not sure what heatsink to use or look for? Contact our team and we will be glad to help accommodate to your project necessities.
At Talan, our ISO 9001 certified facilities are set up to produce your finished parts that are made from heatsink. Every operation begins & ends with quality. From the start, we can help you select the best value extrusion. Aluminum grade and length selection are key decisions that can help reduce costs for your application. To discuss your project with an engineer, contact us today!
Extrude-A-Trim has been in the heatsink business for 50 years serving customers all across Canada and the United States. We may not win you over with expensive gadgets or superpowers, but our large selection of in-stock heatsink & our commitment to customer service will surely do the trick! Our staff is ready to work with you and find the most effective solution.
At Dajcor Aluminum, our design staff & skilled workforce excel in designing & manufacturing the most complex of extruded products, such as aluminum enclosures, heat sinks, & electronic packaging. We work closely with the die manufacturers to utilize the latest die technologies, to optimize your design performance. To view some of our examples, visit our website!
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Custom Aluminum Products has three aluminum extrusion presses that extrude 7-, 8- and 10-inch billets. We also produce aluminum extrusions of the 6000 series of alloys. Custom aluminum extruded shapes are a specialty, and we extrude solids, hollows and semi-hollows. Our talented and energetic staff is ready to design your next project. Give us a call today to learn more about us!
At GSH Industries, we work closely with each customer to ensure that the heatsink products we produce are right for the application. You can rely on our depth of experience to assure that quality heatsink will be delivered right on schedule and at the right value. Contact GSH Industries via e-mail or by phone for your heatsink requirements.
For over 10 years, Charleston Aluminum as been the number one source for all of your heatsink needs. Ranging from size and metal, at Charleston Aluminum you will not go home empty handed. Customer service and quality are very important to us. If there is something you cannot find, let us know and we will help fulfill your heatsink project requirements.
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Heatsink applications are useful for industries that require efficient heat dissipation such as electronics, military, medical equipment, industrial manufacturing, appliance and LED lighting. This product can vary in many aspects of design, including length, noise level, speed, width, style, height and weight. There are also different styles of heatsinks including stamped heatsinks, bonded heatsinks and folded heatsinks that are much less cost-effective to manufacture than extruded heatsinks. In addition, larger heatsinks absorb more heat that smaller heatsinks due to the relationship between the heatsink's surface area and ability to rapidly dissipate heat.
Extruded heatsinks are typically made of aluminum, specifically aluminum alloys such as 6061 aluminum and 6063 aluminum. The most common design of extruded aluminum heat sinks is of a flat aluminum base with vertical radiating fins for increased surface area. Three items are needed for the rapid transfer of thermal energy: a heatsource, a thermal compound and a heat sink. The heatsource, an object at a relatively high temperature, must be thermally bonded to the base of the heat sink by a thermal compound for the heat transfer to work. Thermal compounds are generally a paste-like substance constructed with particles of silver, since silver has a very low thermal resistance. Once bonded, heat transfer begins and brings the heatsource into thermal equilibrium with the heatsink, thus lowering the temperature of the heatsource. Extruded heatsinks can be passive or active. Active heatsinks use a power source such as integrated fans with directed fins that direct airflow patterns in order to help to increase the surface area of the heatsink. Passive heatsinks do not use any mechanical components, and the heat is dissipated through convection, or the transfer of heat through a liquid or gas that is caused by molecular motion.
