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This section provides an overview for cold plates as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 33 cold plate manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cold plate companies as of January, 2025: 1.THERMO COOL CORPORATION, 2.ThermoElectric Cooling America Corporation, 3.Thermavant Technologies, LLC.
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A cold plate is a plate-shaped component constructed from materials with high thermal conductivity, designed to efficiently dissipate heat.
By utilizing materials with exceptional thermal conductivity and maximizing the surface area of the plate, effective heat transfer becomes achievable.
Cold plates find applications across various industries, including electronics, industrial machinery, and automotive systems. They are primarily employed to dissipate heat generated by internal components in electronic devices and industrial machinery. This cooling process can be achieved through two mechanisms: natural convection and forced convection. Natural convection relies on the natural flow of air to dissipate heat, while forced convection involves the mechanical circulation of air for cooling purposes.
The key characteristics of cold plates include their ability to efficiently dissipate heat and their relatively cost-effective implementation. However, when using cold plates, it's crucial to consider factors such as size, shape, and airflow in the surrounding environment to ensure optimal cooling performance.
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ThermoElectric Cooling America Corporation, established in 1984 as a spin-off of the Borg-Warner Corporation, is based in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and is a manufacturer of thermoelectric cooling and temperature control products. The company primarily produces cold plates for direct contact cooling or heating devices and components, air conditioners for heating or cooling electronics enclosures, and liquid chillers for cooling liquids in laboratory or process environments. The company also provides custom manufacturing services for its clients in the food and beverage, renewable energy, and industrial automation sectors.
KUS USA, founded in Florida, United States in 1996, is a manufacturer of fuel level senders and a range of application solutions for the Marine, Vehicle, and Industrial industries. The company's product portfolio includes exhaust after-treatment systems, liquid level senders, gauges, and new energy products such as vehicle control units, vehicle control units, and engine battery coolant lines. The company also has capabilities of Design and Engineering, and Tooling and Fixtures.
Motivair Corporation, founded in 1988 and based in Lancaster, New York, United States, is a manufacturer of mission-critical cooling systems. The company's products can be custom designed for liquid cooling and data center cooling applications. These include high-density cooling systems that support demanding computing operations, industrial-grade chillers, and liquid cooling systems capable of supporting artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The company’s clients include server OEMs, supercomputing facilities, and data centers. Its products also have applications in the healthcare and silicon manufacturing industries.
Advanced Thermal Solutions, established in 1989, is a global manufacturer and supplier specializing in thermal management of electronics, headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, USA. Their range of products includes heat sinks, thermal interface materials, heat pipes & vapor chambers, and liquid cooling systems, which are used to manage and control the temperature of electronic devices. These products are applied in industries such as electronics, automotive, Internet of Things, thermal management, military, and aerospace. Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.'s quality management system is certified according to ISO 9001:2015.
Thermavant Technologies, LLC is an ISO 9001 and AS9100:2016-certified manufacturer of thermal management products established in 2007 and based in Columbia, Missouri, United States. The company specializes in oscillating heat pipe (OHP) type thermal management hardware components. These components include OHP heat spreaders, OHP heat sinks, and OHP thermal straps. It also offers cold plates, ejector refrigerators, and vapor chambers for rapidly transferring heat away from hot components. The company’s products are used by client manufacturers of opto-electronics, consumer electronics, and data servers.
Sunon, Inc., a subsidiary of Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry Co., Ltd., founded in 1980, is a manufacturer headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, specializing in thermal fan series and solutions. The company's product offerings include fans and blowers, ventilation fans, high-volume low-speed fans (HVLFs), fan accessories, and cooling modules. SUNON provides thermal solutions for various industries. For example, they design high-pressure fans for cooling systems in intelligent computing and automation equipment for Industry 4.0 applications. The company also offers fans and cooling modules designed for energy storage systems (ESS) and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, photovoltaic (PV) inverters, and other renewable energy systems.
ADVANCED COOLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. was founded in 2003 and is a manufacturer of thermal management products based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. The company manufactures products such as PCM heat sinks, constant conductance heat pipes, and vapor compression coolers. The products are used in various applications such as commercial satellites, military vehicles, and medical devices. The company is certified with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 for the quality management system, and is registered on ITAR.
MALICO INC., a company founded in 1983 and headquartered in Taoyuan, Taiwan, is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced thermal solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes passive heat sinks, IC package heat spreaders, and revolutionary heat spreaders. These products are used in various applications, including electronics manufacturing, medical devices, and transportation as solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 certified, with American offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Tampa, Florida; and Dallas, Texas.
Heatell, founded in Zenjiang, China, is a supplier of thermal solutions. The company's product range includes a wide variety of thermal management solutions, including heat sinks, fans, cooling systems, and thermal interface materials, designed to address heat-related challenges in various applications. It also offers customized thermal solutions tailored to the unique requirements and expert guidance on material selection, design optimization, and thermal analysis to ensure optimal heat management and reliability.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | THERMO COOL CORPORATION |
7.2%
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2 | ThermoElectric Cooling America Corporation |
7.2%
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3 | Thermavant Technologies, LLC |
6.1%
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4 | Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. |
6.1%
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5 | ADVANCED COOLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
5.6%
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6 | MALICO INC. |
4.4%
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7 | Cofan USA, Inc. |
3.9%
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8 | KUS USA |
3.9%
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9 | Motivair Corporation |
3.9%
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10 | Chilldyne, Inc. |
3.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cold plate page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 5 | 62.5% |
China | 2 | 25.0% |
Taiwan | 1 | 12.5% |
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TAKAGI MFG.CO.,LTD.
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Copper water-cooled heat sink with outstanding cooling effect. It can also be used to heat hot water. We have standard products ranging from 20mm s...
TAKAGI MFG.CO.,LTD.
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Made of copper with excellent performance and durability, it is lightweight with a thickness of 3 to 20 mm. You can choose from various types such ...
TAKAGI MFG.CO.,LTD.
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A conventional water-cooled heat sink with copper or SUS pipe sandwiched between aluminum plates. Although its performance is inferior to laminated...
TAKAGI MFG.CO.,LTD.
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A thin water cooling plate (heat sink) that meets the demand for weight reduction. Although it is 3mm to 5mm thin, it is made of oxygen-free copper...
TAKAGI MFG.CO.,LTD.
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Although it has inferior cooling capacity and durability compared to copper, it is lightweight, so it can be used for cooling heat-generating mater...
TAKAGI MFG.CO.,LTD.
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Made of copper with excellent performance and durability, it is lightweight with a thickness of 5 to 10 mm. There are 8 standard products available...
TAKAGI MFG.CO.,LTD.
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Although it has inferior cooling performance and durability compared to copper, it has excellent liquid resistance and can be used with special ref...
TAKAGI MFG.CO.,LTD.
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Using the P-B bonding method, which combines plating and brazing, we are now able to provide products that are much cheaper and more reliable than ...
TAKAGI MFG.CO.,LTD.
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In addition to regular air cooling fins, we also have air cooling fins equipped with the highest performance fans and heat pipe types that can cool...
MPS Co., Ltd.
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■Summary This is a heat exchange panel with water channels formed by welding thin metal plates and then hydroforming them.
Kawaso Texel Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 15 hours ago
Kawaso Texel manufactures water-cooled heat sinks exclusively for IGBTs. We have a lineup of 11 types and 22 types of products that match the IGBT ...
Kawaso Texel Co., Ltd.
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A cooling heat sink that can be freely laid out for any shape of heat source. This is a cooling heat sink that can be delivered in a short period o...
Kawaso Texel Co., Ltd.
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■Summary The upper and lower parts of the heat sink can be placed freely, making it ideal for heat sources with a tap pitch of 110mm to 140mm. A se...
Sakae Co., Ltd.
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It is installed in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and used as a heat insulating board and simple cooling.
Kawaso Texel Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 7 hours ago
■Standard specification water-cooled heat sinks are available for immediate delivery. Since the amount of heat and size of the object to be cooled ...
Kawaso Texel Co., Ltd.
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Focus on preventing water leakage from the mouthpiece (piping connection) ■Uses a stainless steel base The material of the cap is SUS, which does ...
Kawaso Texel Co., Ltd.
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Ready to use regardless of refrigerant. Better performance than air cooling. No refrigerant management required. ■Features - Boasts high corrosion...