Aluminium Heat Sinks and Design Considerations
- Aluminium heat sinks are essential for improving thermal performance and heat transfer in electronic devices, offering a cost-effective solution with high surface area.
- The design of heat sinks plays a crucial role in optimising output and reliability, with factors such as material choice, surface treatment, and fin design impacting overall thermal management.
- Expert understanding of aluminium heat sinks and their manufacture can help improve heat sink integration and enhance thermal performance.
- Heat sinks feature a large surface area to enhance heat transfer to the surrounding medium, making them a critical component in thermal management solutions.
- The performance of a heat sink depends on the surrounding environment and the material choice, with aluminium being a preferred material due to its effective heat transfer properties.
Optimising Performance and Reliability with Heat Sink Integration
- Optimising heat sink output requires careful consideration of design factors, including surface area, material selection, and heat sink integration.
- Aluminium heat sinks can be machined to customer designs and specifications, offering a high degree of customisation and flexibility in thermal management solutions.
- The latest CNC drilling and machining centres ensure accurate, cost-efficient aluminium heat sinks with complex features and designs.
- Industry leading aluminium heat sinks are available as cut lengths or fully machined parts, offering a range of options for thermal management applications.
- Effective heat transfer and thermal performance can be achieved through expert design and manufacture of aluminium heat sinks, making them a reliable choice for a wide range of applications.
Extruded Aluminium Heatsinks
BAL extruded aluminium heatsinks are cost-effective, efficient, and available in a wide range of designs to meet your specific project requirements. Our design technology maximises surface area, improving heat transfer and ensuring reliable performance in managing device temperatures.
| Marston Part No. | ABL Part No. | BAL Group |
|---|---|---|
| 02HN | 503AB | 5030HS |
| 04DN | 205AB | 2050HS |
| 05DN | – | 3065HS |
| 07WN | 525AB | 5250HS |
| 10DN | 605AB | 6050HS |
| 11DN | 610AB | 6100HS |
| 17DN | 220AB | 2110HS |
| 40DN | 655AB | 6160HS |
| 43DN | 155AB | 1350HS |
| 44DN | 705AB | 7000HS |
| 47DN | 145AB | 1300HS |
| 71DN | 150AB | 1330HS |
| 90DN | 350AB | 3200HS |
| 91DN | 430AB | 4100HS |
| 93DN | 132AB | 1240HS |
| 94DN | 166AB | 1325HS |
| 96CN | 165AB | 1500HS |
| 852SP | – | 1380HS |
| 97CN | 160AB | 1400HS |
| 150CN | 125AB | 1200HS |
| 151CN | 313AB | 3050HS |
| 152CN | 120AB | 1160HS |
| 171DN | 175AB | 1610HS |
| 890SP | – | 8100HS |
Note: “Marston” is a trademark of IMI Marston Ltd
All competitor part numbers are provided for reference only

