5 Tips for Choosing the Correct Aluminum Extrusion Cooling System

Choosing the right aluminum heat sink is crucial for efficiency and longevity. Remgar offers a full range of products and processes for this purpose—and these 5 tips make thermal management even easier. 

1. The application sets the tone: power dissipation, installation space, and operating conditions are crucial. Robust extruded heat sinks score particularly well in power supply applications due to their low maintenance and longevity. 

2. The hotspot is the heart of the system. Extremely high temperatures must be dissipated quickly – liquid cold heat sinks are unbeatable in this respect. No space directly at the hotspot? Heat pipes create a clever connection to the aluminum heat sink. 

3. Use air flow: Clever installation increases the efficiency of passive aluminum heat sink cooling solutions. Cold-extruded aluminum heat sinks are also impressive because they work optimally regardless of their position. 

4. Customized does not automatically mean high price: Tailor-made geometries can be produced cost-effectively in large quantities using processes such as die casting or extrusion. 

5. Dimensioning is everything: Customized aluminum extrusion heat sinks save material and costs and work more efficiently because they are designed precisely for the installation space and power dissipation. 

Extra tips: Even proven aluminum heat sink cooling solutions should be checked regularly. Efficiency can often be increased, saving material and resources.