Why Use Heatsinks to Cool Computer Processors

Components disburse heat.  Heatsinks disburse it.  This must happen in order to maintain a reasonable operating temperature…the hotter a component gets, the less reliable…The temperature directly effects the overall life of the component, computer processor, etc…so this is where heatsinks come into the picture.

The video on this page is titled “Electronics Thermal Heatsink Design Tutorial” and shows how heatsinks work to dissipate heat from electrical components.  Heatsinks make use of extended surfaces to lower tempetures. They transfer heat to from a solid medium to one that is liquid…(air, liquid). Heatsinks are commonly made of aluminium alloy or copper. Copper is used due to it having close to twice the conductivity, however, it is also 3 times as heavy, so the application can dictate what is the most suitable metal to use. Even diamonds can be used as heatsinks…as they can dissipate even more heat, for purposes such as cooling laser diodes and very high powered circuits.

The summary is that these intermediary materials and metals can directly effect the overall life of electronic compontents, help them function more effectively and efficiently…greatly extending the life of electrical components…such as computer processors.

They can be supplied either as blanks for customers to fabricate themselves or supplied finished with holes punched and corners cropped.

They are not in our shop but prices can be obtained by making an online enquiry or phone call to 0151 526 4777.

HHO Cell picture courtesy of  Hydrogen Cars Ltd

These mirrors will not shatter and are long lasting. Sizes available in our shop up to 1200mm x 1200mm, though we make any size to order.

The sheet is a rugged 1.2mm thick.

We can also do folding if a corner mirror is required.

Mirrors now available in our shop

Super bright is commonly called mirror finish. Metal Sheets stocks super bright but also stocks a special product called “SuperMirror, a much superior product.

The finish refered to as “Brushed Finish” has a trade reference “DP” which means “Dull Polish” . This finish is achieved using grit in the polishing media.  Variations in the brush effect are obtained by using grits of different sizes.Metal Sheets normally stocks 240 grit finish.

This finish is polular for domestic and commercial kitchen splashbacks and display equipment.

Circles Finish

The Circles polish is a variation of the Dull Polish which produces overlapping circles. This sheet is often found in the catering trade and mobile trailer kitchens.

It may cost a little more but if it is appearance you are looking for then this is the product.

Metaloffcuts stocks KME copper, it has been used in many refurbishment projects in pubs, clubs, offices and public buildings.

Metaloffcuts also manufactures copper Finger Push Plates which, because of the antibacterial properties of copper,  are gaining popularity for use in restaurants,  surgeries and hospitals for example to help reduce infections passed by hand.

The finish colour is Quartz which is a mid grey.

Enquire online for a price or call 0151 526 4777

Visit MetalSheets website, a group busness which has a weath of infomation on zinc sheet metal and links to many interesting facts.

In nature it would take up to 10 years to achieve this finish

Its not in the shop yet but we can offer cut pieces from 100mm x 100mm  upto 2000mm x 1000mm.

Just enquire for a price for your sizes.