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 April, 2024: 1.THERMO COOL CORPORATION, 2.Ritra Technologies LLP, 3.Shenzhen Lori Technology Co.,Ltd..
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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.
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.
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.
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 April 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | THERMO COOL CORPORATION |
15.4%
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2 | Ritra Technologies LLP |
7.7%
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3 | Shenzhen Lori Technology Co.,Ltd. |
7.7%
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4 | Kingka Tech Industrial Limited |
7.7%
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5 | Cofan USA, Inc. |
7.7%
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6 | Noren Thermal Solutions |
7.7%
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7 | Wieland Microcool |
7.7%
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8 | OLIVO |
7.7%
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9 | ThermoElectric Cooling America Corporation |
7.7%
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10 | Heatell |
7.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cold plate page as of April 2024. 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
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 5 | 62.5% |
China | 2 | 25.0% |
Taiwan | 1 | 12.5% |