Tag: Thermal Interface Materials

  • Thermal Grizzly launches new Hydronaut Pro and Duronaut Pro thermal pastes

    Thermal Grizzly Unleashes Next-Level Thermal Performance with New Paste Lineup

    Thermal Grizzly, a name synonymous with cutting-edge thermal solutions, has just expanded its impressive portfolio by introducing two new high-performance thermal interfaces: Duronaut Pro and Hydronaut Pro. These new compounds are designed to push the boundaries of heat transfer efficiency, offering users enhanced stability and superior conductivity compared to their standard offerings.

    At the heart of this expansion is the Duronaut Pro. This advanced compound focuses intensely on long-term stability and minimizing those frustrating pump-out effects often experienced with thermal paste. Thermal Grizzly achieved this by combining a specialized silicone oil base with aluminum micropowder and zinc oxide nanopowder, creating a formula that significantly reduces contact resistance while allowing for easy application in a very thin layer. Crucially, the product documentation confirms that this mixture remains electrically non-conductive and will not cure over time, ensuring reliable performance.

    The innovation doesn’t stop there with the Hydronaut Pro, which targets demanding industrial systems by employing a completely silicone-free carrier structure. Traditional silicone-based pastes can introduce structural risks, such as oil bleeding or mechanical displacement when subjected to repeated temperature fluctuations, which can compromise performance or damage adjacent sealing materials like EPDM or NBR. Thermal Grizzly’s new formulation eliminates these structural concerns, delivering exceptional thermal conductivity without the risk of curing.

    To validate these advancements, the company conducted rigorous laboratory testing. Using a 30x30mm contact surface under a heavy load of 240W heat flow and 300N of force, the results demonstrated a measurable performance boost. Testers observed an approximate 4% improvement in thermal transfer when moving from their standard Duronaut or Hydronaut products to the new Pro versions.

    These enhanced thermal materials are now available to drive superior cooling across various applications. The pricing reflects the high-performance nature of these innovations: the Duronaut Pro starts at €17.90 for a 2g quantity, while the Hydronaut Pro is available starting at €14.90 for a 2g quantity.

    This latest launch signals Thermal Grizzly’s commitment to offering more than just standard cooling solutions; it provides specialized, robust thermal interfaces for those who demand peak performance from their hardware and industrial systems.