At NEDC we cut many thermal pads. 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 requires both great puncture resistance, and good thermal conductivity, finding a solution may be challenging. A unique thermal pad that offers a strong diversity of performance characteristics is Gap Pad A3000 thermal pad by Henkels’ Bergquist.
Gap Pad A3000 die-cut gold
Gap Pad A3000 aka GAP PAD TGP 2600 Properties
Gap Pad A3000 is a fiberglass reinforced pad with a silicone rubber binder. Gap Pad A3000 is a filler polymer laminate, meaning the pad is laminated up to thickness with the fiberglass in between. The fiberglass reinforcement provides excellent handling ability along with durability. As with most thermal pads, it is also electrically isolating. It features tack on one side, Natural tack on one side compares with heavy adhesives that can be thermally impeding. This tackiness is usually used to aid in assembly processes. As with most thermal pads available from Henkel’s Bergquist, it offers the prestigious UL 94 V0 flame rating for electrical applications. The temperature range of this thermal pad is -76° to 392° F. The thermal conductivity of this pad is an impressive 2.6 w/m-K. This is on the high-end of many thermal interface pads. More importantly, its thermal impedance features a low .68 (°C-in2 /W) at 30% deflection. With the combination of the tack one side, and a great balance of properties it makes this thermal pad especially versatile. In addition, this combination makes it especially useful for certain applications. Some common applications of this thermal pad include heat pipe assemblies, between a CPU, and a heat spreader or water cooling in telecommunications, or other applications.
circuit chip for heat application
circuit chip for heat application
Availability/Nomenclature of GAP PAD A3000
Part Number Schemes
There are several part numbers to be aware of:
GAP PAD TGP2600
GPA3000-0.020-02-0816, GPA3000-0.040-02-0816, GPA3000-0.060-02-0816, GPA3000-0.080-02-0816, GPA3000-0.125-02-0816
Information about Gap Pad A3000 / TGP 2600
Gap Pad A3000 is also known as GAP PAD TGP A2600. This thermal pad has a distinct gold color. This thermal pad gap filler is available in sheets in a number of sizes, such as 8’’ x 16’’ or others. NEDC commonly die-cuts, and waterjet cuts this pad into unique custom shapes. For more information on this thermal pad, or you have an application that you think could utilize this pad, please contact sales@nedc.com.