Copper Heat Pipes

Copper heat pipes are made from copper and use water as the working fluid. These pipes typically operate between 20 to 150 degrees C. Such pipes can be manufactured in different “geometries” or shapes, such as tubular heat pipes and planar heat pipes. Diameters vary but typically fall between 1/16” and 1.5 mm and 1.5” or 38 mm, though custom diameters are possible based on a customer’s specific needs. Planar pipes can be used as heat spreaders.

Copper heat pipes can be combined with other components creating heat transfer assemblies. Some examples of such applications include: heat pipe sinks which are used for both energy conversion device cooling and electronics; embedded heat pipe heat spreaders, which cool electronics; and heat pipe heat exchangers, which cool electronics enclosures among other possibilities.

Regardless of your specific application for heat pipes or copper heat pipes in particular, the various types of heat pipe assemblies can be manufactured to your specifications to ensure the best results. As mentioned earlier, the diameter, cross section geometry, and length are all customizable. So are the length geometry (allowing for straight or multiple bends), bonding of heat piper to assembly (mechanical, epoxy or soldering), and surface coating (often nickel or tin). Contact your local company that specializes in copper heat pipes to get started on your project today. The company should be able to give you an idea of how long the project will take to complete as well as the total costs involved given your specifications.

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