At NEDC, we cut many high performance materials. Highly demanding applications usually come with requirements of a high performance thermal pad. NEDC commonly die-cuts TIMs(thermal interface materials). Oftentimes, it can be difficult to find a good thermal pad match for your application. For applications that require durability and great conformability, finding a solution may be challenging. A unique thermal pad that offers a strong diversity of performance characteristics is Gap Pad 1500R thermal pad.
Gap Pad 1500R Die-Cuts
Properties of Gap Pad 1500R aka GAP PAD TGP 1500R
Gap Pad 1500R is a fiberglass reinforced pad with a silicone binder. The fiberglass reinforcement provides excellent handling ability along with exceptional durability. As with most thermal pads, Gap Pad 1500R aka GAP PAD TGP 1500R pad is also electrically isolating. It features inherent tack on BOTH sides. As with most thermal pads available from Henkel’s Bergquist, it offers the prestigious UL 94 V0 flame rating. The temperature range of this thermal pad is -76°F to 392°F. The thermal conductivity of this pad is 1.5 w/m-K. More importantly, it features a low thermal impedence at 30% deflection of .82°C-in.2 /W*. With the combination of the durability, and great compliance it makes this thermal pad especially versatile in applications that demand a resistance to punctures. In addition, this combination makes it especially useful for certain applications. Some common applications of this thermal pad include telecommunications, computers, and power conversion.
Another Version of this Gap Pad?
At NEDC, we cut many different thermal gap filler pads. However Gap Pad 1500R is unique in that it is so thin, and available in rolls. Many Thermal Gap Filler pads are not available this way. It comes in 8” x 50′ rolls in .010”, .020”, and .015”. The nomenclature for this pad is GP1500R-0.010-02-0816, GP1500R-0.015-0.02-0816, GP1500R-0.020-02-0816, GP1500R-0.010-02-08/50, GP1500R-0.015-02-08/50, GP1500R-0.020-02-08/50. Many customers mix up GAP PAD TGP 1500 and GAP PAD 1500R. For all intents and purposes, Gap Pad 1500R is the REINFORCED version of Gap Pad 1500 in a thinner version. It is common for thermal gap filler pads to require reinforcement at thinner versions of these pads to be able to handle/cut them.
Availability of Gap Pad 1500R
This thermal pad has a distinct dark grey color. This thermal pad is available in sheets form, or roll form. One thing to note is the thickness of this pad is fairly limited due to its construction. This pad ranges from .010’’ to .020’’ in thickness. NEDC commonly die-cuts, and waterjet cuts this pad. For more information on this thermal pad, or you have an application that you think could utilize this thermal pad, please contact sales@nedc.com.
*Tested at .020’’