Alphacool Double-Sided Adhesive Pad 30x30x0.5mm, 1W/mK, Grey (12098)

The Alphacool Double-Sided Adhesive Pad 30x30x0.5mm (12098) is a double-sided thermal adhesive pad, 30 x 30 x 0.5 mm, for mounting a heatsink where it cannot be mounted conventionally. With it you can mount the heatsink at any desired spot, without having to worry about mounts, hole spacing or other constructive details. One pad per pack.

Properties

• Size (L x W x H): 30 x 30 x 0.5 mm
• Thermal conductivity: up to 1W/mK
• Holding power: at least 16N/25mm
• Material: Polymers
• Color: White
• Pieces in the pack: 1

What it is for

Alphacool calls this its answer to the often difficult situation of being unable to mount a heatsink the usual way. The pad is especially interesting for systems such as Alphacool's MCX system, to allow mounting of small heatsinks for graphics cards or Mainboards. Alphacool says long-term testing shows that these pads are capable of much more than just holding small heatsinks.

Holding power

A holding power of at least 16N/25mm means an adhesive force greater than with some duct tapes, by Alphacool's figures. This allows even heavy coolers to be mounted. It also gives the capability to deal with shocks from transport, twisting or permanent pressure.

Heat transfer

Alphacool says its engineers also paid attention to the thermal conductivity aspect. It sets the pad apart from the first adhesive pads on the market, which were rather insulation than thermal conductor. Different from those, these pads transfer the heat with a conductivity of up to 1W/mK. Alphacool lists the pad as electrically non-conductive and ROHS compliant.

How to use it

The pad is covered with a protective foil on both sides when shipped. Once the foil is pulled off, the white pad becomes visible. It feels very similar to rubber and has the same advantages: it adapts to the surfaces easily, hence allowing the best possible heat transfer. Multiple pre-cut dimensions make cutting almost obsolete, but should it be needed to adjust the size of a pad, you can simply use scissors or a knife.