2025-10-31 14:05:32
In today’s high-performance electronic and industrial systems, thermal management has become one of the most critical design factors influencing reliability, performance stability, and operational lifespan. As device power density continues to increase while form factors become smaller, traditional cooling methods are no longer sufficient.
The Heat Pipe heat sink provides a next-generation Heat Pipe Thermal Solution, integrating the superior thermal conductivity of copper heat pipes with precision-engineered aluminum fins to enable efficient, uniform, and passive heat dissipation.
A Heat Pipe Heat Sink utilizes phase-change heat transfer—a highly efficient method of transporting heat over distance with minimal temperature difference. Inside each sealed copper heat pipe, a small amount of working fluid (often deionized water) undergoes a continuous cycle of evaporation and condensation:
Evaporation Zone (Heat Source Area) – Heat absorbed from the electronic component causes the liquid to vaporize, taking latent heat with it.
Adiabatic Zone (Transport Region) – The vapor moves rapidly through the vacuum-sealed pipe, transferring heat to the cooler region.
Condensation Zone (Cooling Area) – The vapor releases heat to the surrounding fins, condenses back into liquid, and returns via the capillary wick structure.
This closed-loop mechanism allows the heat pipe cooler to transfer large quantities of heat with extremely high efficiency—up to several thousand times greater than solid copper or aluminum alone.
A Heat Pipe Heat Sink typically consists of the following core elements, each designed for maximum heat transfer efficiency and mechanical reliability:
Serves as the primary contact interface with the heat-generating component (CPU, IGBT, LED, etc.).
High-purity C1100 copper ensures excellent thermal conductivity (~400 W/m·K).
CNC-machined for surface flatness and precise mounting alignment.
Made from oxygen-free copper tubing (Ø4mm–Ø10mm), internally lined with a sintered powder wick, mesh wick, or grooved channel for capillary action.
The wick structure enables orientation-independent operation, allowing use in vertical or horizontal mounting positions.
Each copper heat pipe is vacuum-sealed to eliminate air and enhance phase-change efficiency.
High-density aluminum fins or copper fins, connected to the heat pipes via brazing, soldering, or mechanical press-fitting.
Designed with optimized fin pitch and thickness for enhanced air convection.
Optional skived fin or extruded fin structures improve heat exchange performance while maintaining lightweight design.
Nickel plating, black anodizing, or anti-corrosion coating ensures long-term stability and protection in humid or corrosive environments.
Surface treatment also enhances emissivity for improved radiative heat transfer.
The Heat Pipe Heat Sink offers multiple engineering advantages that make it superior to traditional heat sink designs:
Exceptional Thermal Conductivity
The phase-change mechanism allows thermal conductivity exceeding 10,000 W/m·K, reducing thermal resistance dramatically.
Uniform Temperature Distribution
Heat is rapidly spread from the hot spot across the entire heat sink, minimizing localized overheating and improving electronic stability.
Compact, Lightweight, and Efficient
By integrating heat pipes, designers can achieve the same cooling performance with 30–50% less material volume and weight compared to conventional solid metal heat sinks.
Passive, Noise-Free Operation
The heat pipe cooler operates silently with no moving parts, eliminating fan noise and reducing maintenance requirements.
Orientation Flexibility
The capillary wick structure allows reliable operation in various installation orientations—horizontal, vertical, or inverted—without performance loss.
Enhanced Reliability
The sealed copper structure ensures leak-free, oxidation-resistant, and long-term operation, even in high-temperature industrial environments.
The Heat Pipe Thermal Solution has become the preferred choice in a wide range of industries that require efficient, compact, and reliable cooling systems:
Used in CPUs, GPUs, and high-performance computing (HPC) systems for effective temperature regulation and stable performance.
Applied in inverters, converters, UPS systems, and energy storage modules to maintain thermal balance under continuous high-load conditions.
The Copper Heat Pipe Heat Sink is essential for electric drive systems, battery cooling plates, and control units requiring vibration-resistant, passive cooling.
Helps dissipate concentrated heat from LED arrays or laser diodes, extending component lifespan and maintaining luminous efficiency.
Ensures reliable operation of RF amplifiers, base stations, and network routers under outdoor or high-temperature conditions.
Used in motor controllers, sensors, and embedded computing units that demand compact but powerful heat dissipation.
Offers reliable, fanless cooling in environments requiring stability, lightweight structure, and low maintenance.
As a Custom Heat Pipe Heat Sink Manufacturer, we implement precise, repeatable, and certified processes to ensure the highest quality and performance:
CNC Machining – For base plate precision, flatness, and tolerance control.
Vacuum Brazing / Soldering – Ensures robust bonding between heat pipes and fins, eliminating thermal contact resistance.
Heat Pipe Integration – Controlled filling, sealing, and vacuum testing for each copper pipe.
Assembly and Finishing – Automated alignment, welding, and surface treatment for consistency.
Performance Testing – Thermal resistance, power cycle, and environmental tests simulate real operating conditions.
Our facilities are ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 certified, guaranteeing consistent quality, reliability, and traceability across every production batch.
We provide OEM/ODM heat pipe cooling solutions designed to meet the specific performance, dimensional, and environmental requirements of each client.
Heat pipe quantity, diameter, and routing layout.
Base material (copper, aluminum, or hybrid composite).
Fin density, thickness, and airflow optimization.
Mechanical mounting holes and structural interface design.
Thermal simulation and optimization using CFD modeling.
Rapid prototyping and thermal validation.
Our engineering team works directly with customers to develop Custom Heat Pipe Heat Sink assemblies from conceptual design through final mass production, ensuring that every solution balances thermal efficiency, structural integrity, and cost-effectiveness.
Over 10 years of professional experience in thermal management and mechanical design.
Full in-house capability for heat pipe manufacturing, vacuum brazing, and precision machining.
Comprehensive quality control system, from incoming materials to final inspection.
Flexible customization options for prototypes, small batches, and mass production.
Global service network with technical support and fast delivery for international clients.
Our products are widely recognized for their thermal reliability, mechanical durability, and engineering precision, serving customers in the electronics, automotive, aerospace, and energy industries worldwide.
The Heat Pipe Heat Sink represents a major advancement in passive thermal management technology. By leveraging the unique phase-change properties of copper heat pipes, it delivers rapid, uniform, and reliable heat dissipation unmatched by conventional cooling systems.
Whether used in high-power semiconductors, compact embedded systems, or industrial energy modules, our Custom Heat Pipe Heat Sink solutions ensure stable temperature control, extended component lifespan, and improved energy efficiency.
As a leading OEM/ODM heat pipe cooling solution provider, we are committed to continuous innovation and precision manufacturing. Our expertise as a custom heat pipe heat sink manufacturer enables us to deliver optimized, application-specific solutions that meet the evolving needs of global industries.
With advanced materials, engineering know-how, and strict quality assurance, we provide not only products — but complete heat pipe thermal solutions that power the future of efficient and sustainable cooling.
Kingka Tech Industrial Limited
We specialize in precision CNC machining and our products are widely used in telecommunication industry, aerospace, automotive, industrial control, power electronics, medical instruments, security electronics, LED lighting and multimedia consumption.
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Da Long New Village, Xie Gang Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China 523598
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