Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.
Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a premier thermal management solutions company. Started in 2003 as an R&D company, ACT has grown into a leading manufacturer of thermal management products for diverse industries and applications. Our thermal management designs and products are now deployed in numerous commercial satellites, military vehicles, medical devices, Primary Calibration equipment, and HVAC systems. Read more on how we partner with our customers, and how we can assist you.
Contact Details
Corporate Headquarters
Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.
1046 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601-5688
Phone: 717-295-6061
Fax: 717-295-6064
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Products
ACT - Constant Conductance Heat Pipes
ACT fabricates Constant Conductance Heat Pipes (CCHPs) to exact aerospace requirements. These devices are manufactured under ACT’s ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified Quality System. The materials used for manufacturing (extrusions and working fluids) are certified and qualified to meet the demanding level of aerospace quality. Each aluminum extrusion is fully characterized to determine thermal capability and pressure containment capability as functions of operating temperature and fluid charge. The welding processes are performed by welders certified to AWS 17.1 Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications.
ACT - Custom Cold Plates
When convection air cooling isn’t capable of removing the heat load necessary to keep electronics under their safe maximum operating temperature, single-phase liquid cooling solutions offer a high level of performance. Liquid-cooled, cold plates are commonly used for high-heat flux or high-power electronics cooling applications.
ADVANTAGES OF A COLD PLATE THERMAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
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High heat transfer coefficient (h)
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High heat load and heat flux capacity
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Scalable technology
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Adaptable to any temperature range
ACT - Heat Pipes
There are several types of heat pipes available, including:
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Vapor chamber: These flat heat pipes are typically used when heat fluxes and high powers are applied to smaller evaporators, as well as for enabling heat flow through very thin devices.
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Variable conductance: Adding a non-condensable gas (NGS) that mixes with working fluid vapor and a reservoir, creates a Variable Conductance Heat Pipe (VCHP), where the effective thermal conductivity varies with the input power and heat sink conditions.
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Diode: Diode heat pipes are designed to transfer heat in one direction, and insulate it in the opposite direction.
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Loop heat pipe (LHP): An LHP is a passive two-phase device that is capable of transferring higher power over longer distances.
Benefits of these devices include:
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High Thermal Conductivity (10,000 to 100,000 W/m K)
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Isothermal
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Passive
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Low Cost
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Shock/Vibration tolerant
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Freeze/thaw tolerant
ACT - HiK Plates / Heat Pipe Assemblies
Copper/water heat pipes are made of copper, use water as a working fluid and typically operate in the temperature range of 20 to 150°C. ACT manufactures copper/water heat pipes into two basic geometries: Tubular Heat Pipes and Planar Heat Pipes. The tubular heat pipes typically have outer diameters from 1/16″ (1.5mm) to 1.5″ (38mm). Custom diameters can be manufactured per customer requirements. The planar heat pipes are also called vapor chambers which are used as heat spreaders. Copper/water heat pipes can be combined with other components to form heat transfer assemblies.
ACT - Loop Heat Pipes
Loop Heat Pipes (LHPs) made by ACT can transport larger amounts of heat over longer distances than heat pipes. Loop Heat Pipes (LHPs) are often used in conjunction with Constant Conductance Heat Pipes (CCHPs) and Variable Conductance Heat Pipes (VCHPs) to transfer waste heat from spacecraft payloads to radiators. Ammonia is the most commonly used working fluid for temperatures between -40 and 70°C. Propylene and ethane are used for lower temperatures. ACT has also developed titanium/water Loop Heat Pipes (LHPs) for temperatures between 70 and 250°C.
ACT - Tekgard®
Tekgard® joined the ACT family in early 2021. With a shared focus on innovative solutions and exceptional customer experiences, both teams look forward to leveraging each other’s thermal and mechanical experience to provide an unparalleled range of thermal solutions.
ACT - Thermal Technical Services
- Thermal Consulting
- Design & Analysis
- Prototyping & Manufacturing
- Product Testing
