A heat pipe heat sink is an advanced thermal management solution designed to efficiently transfer and dissipate heat from high-power electronic components. By embedding copper heat pipes into a high-thermal-conductivity aluminum base plate, this Heat Sink with heat pipe structure dramatically reduces thermal resistance and improves overall cooling performance.
Compared with conventional solid aluminum or copper Heat Sinks, a copper heat pipe heatsink utilizes phase-change heat transfer to move heat rapidly from the heat source to the fin area, making it ideal for industrial heat sink applications and high-density electronics.
Our pipe heat sink solutions are engineered using precision CNC-machined aluminum base plates with embedded or grooved copper heat pipes, ensuring excellent thermal contact, mechanical reliability, and long-term performance stability.
A heat sink is a passive thermal device used to dissipate heat generated by electronic components. Understanding what is a heat sink and how heat sinks work is essential for selecting the right cooling solution.
Heat generated by electronic components is transferred to the aluminum base.
The embedded copper heat pipe absorbs heat at the evaporation section.
Internal working fluid vaporizes and transports heat along the pipe.
Heat is released at the condenser section into the fin structure.
Vapor condenses and returns via capillary action, completing the cycle.
This phase-change mechanism allows heat sinks for electronics to achieve much lower thermal resistance compared to traditional solid heat sinks.
Embedded Copper Heat Pipe Design
Precision-machined grooves ensure tight contact between the aluminum base and copper heat pipe heatsink, minimizing interface thermal resistance.
High Thermal Conductivity Materials
Aluminum base plate: 6061 / 6063 aluminum alloy
Heat pipes: high-purity copper or composite copper pipes
Superior Heat Transfer Efficiency
Heat pipes outperform solid metal conduction, making this an ideal heat sink for pipe-based thermal solutions.
Excellent Mechanical Strength & Reliability
Designed to withstand thermal cycling, vibration, and industrial operating environments.
Flexible Bonding Options
Vacuum reflow soldering
High-performance thermal epoxy bonding
Fully Customizable Design
Supports custom heatsink development for size, heat pipe diameter, layout, and mounting configuration.
Understanding how heat sinks are made is critical for evaluating performance and reliability. Our heat pipe heat sink manufacturing process follows strict industrial-grade standards.
CNC milling of embedded heat pipe grooves
Tight tolerance control (±0.03 mm groove width)
Flatness control ≤ 0.1 mm
Copper heat pipe bending and flattening to match groove geometry
Surface activation or nickel plating for enhanced bonding
Shape verification via 3D scanning
Two reliable bonding methods are available:
A. Vacuum Reflow Soldering
High solder fill rate (>90%)
Void rate ≤ 5%
Excellent long-term thermal stability
B. Thermal Adhesive Bonding
Controlled bond line thickness
Uniform pressure curing
Reliable performance for medium-power applications
Anodizing (black or natural)
Electroless nickel plating
Optional thermal radiation coating
CMM dimensional inspection
X-ray bonding quality verification
Thermal resistance testing (ASTM D5470)
Mechanical strength and reliability testing
This controlled process ensures consistent performance across batch and mass production.
Lower junction-to-ambient thermal resistance
Faster heat spreading compared to solid aluminum heat sinks
Improved cooling efficiency for compact electronics
Long service life with stable thermal performance
Our heat pipe heat sinks are widely used in:
Power electronics and inverters
Industrial control systems
Automotive electronics
LED lighting modules
Telecom and networking equipment
Medical and laboratory devices
These heat sinks for electronics are especially suitable for applications with limited space and high heat flux requirements.
As experienced heat sink manufacturers, we provide complete custom heatsink services:
Thermal simulation and design optimization
Custom heat pipe layout and diameter selection
CNC machining and precision assembly
Prototype and mass production support
Whether you need a copper heat sink, aluminum base heat sink, or a hybrid heat sink with heat pipe, our engineering team can deliver optimized solutions tailored to your thermal requirements.
Advanced CNC and heat pipe integration capabilities
Strict quality control and traceability system
Industrial-grade thermal testing equipment
Flexible production capacity for prototypes and mass orders
Professional support for global B2B customers
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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+86 137 1244 4018
