ARCTIC TP-3 Thermal Pad 100x100mm 0.5mm Single – ACTPD00052A
ARCTIC
ARCTIC TP-3 Thermal Pad 100x100mm 0.5mm Single – ACTPD00052A
The ARCTIC TP-3 Thermal Pad is a soft silicone thermal interface designed for components with uneven surfaces and manufacturing tolerances. It bridges height differences between closely spaced chips while maintaining excellent thermal conductivity and acts as a vibration damper. The 0.5 mm thickness compresses easily to 0.3 mm, making it suitable for RAM, chipsets, and ICs in PCs, laptops, graphics cards, and consumer electronics.
Why this product
Compensates for chip height differences
The soft pad compresses from 0.5 mm to 0.3 mm, bridging uneven surfaces and manufacturing tolerances up to 0.2 mm without stressing sensitive components.
Low thermal resistance despite softness
Thinner pads reduce thermal resistance. Thermal conductivity of 6 W/(m·K) delivers heat transfer performance comparable to higher-hardness alternatives.
Safe, non-conductive, and easy to handle
Electrically insulating with no metal particles. Non-adhesive and non-capacitive, so it poses no risk to electrical components or circuit boards.
Stackable and cuttable to size
Low hardness and good compressibility allow pads to stack for thicker applications. Can be cut to any shape or size for custom fit.
Vibration damping and mouldable
Acts as both thermal interface and vibration damper, protecting components from mechanical stress while conducting heat away from hot spots.
- Size100 × 100 mm
- Thickness0.5 mm
- Thermal conductivity6 W/(m·K)
- Hardness55 Shore OO
- Quantity1 piece
- Operating range-40°C to 150°C
- SKUARC-3485
- EAN4895213703963
- Fits M.2 drives, RAM modules, chipsets, and integrated circuits in desktops, laptops, gaming consoles, and graphics cards.
- Safe for direct contact with electrical components because it is electrically insulating and non-conductive.
- Operates reliably across -40°C to 150°C, covering typical passive and active cooling scenarios.
- Requires careful installation due to extremely low hardness; consult the user manual before application.
Best for
- Uneven component surfaces and manufacturing tolerance gaps
- Passive cooling in confined spaces where multiple chips sit at slightly different heights
- Users needing vibration damping alongside thermal management
- Custom applications where pad can be cut to exact size or stacked for greater thickness
- Sensitive electronics where electrical safety and non-adhesive contact are critical
Trade-offs
- High-contact-pressure applications. Extremely low hardness (55 Shore OO) means it will compress under heavy clamping forces, reducing contact area.
- High-temperature active cooling. Thermal conductivity of 6 W/(m·K) is modest; high-performance GPUs and CPUs under heavy load may require higher-conductivity pads.
- Applications requiring permanent adhesion. Non-adhesive design means it will not bond; components may shift if not held firmly in place.
- Users seeking simple plug-and-play installation. Soft construction demands careful handling and placement; rushing installation risks deformation or misalignment.
Based on silicone and a special filler, TP-3 outperforms high-performance pads, especially when height differences of closely spaced chips typically occur due to manufacturing tolerances. The TP-3 offers excellent thermal conductivity despite extremely low hardness.
The thinner the pad, the lower the thermal resistance. The TP-3 pad with a thickness of 0.5 mm can easily be compressed to 0.3 mm and thus compensate for height differences between various components of up to 0.2 mm. Please note that due to the extremely low hardness, the installation of the 0.5 mm pad requires extra care. Please refer to the user manual.
Heat-conducting, vibration-damping, mouldable, electrically insulating — safe and easy to use. Thanks to its good compression properties, the soft heat conduction pad is particularly gentle on components and at the same time a good heat conductor.
In addition to the standard format for M.2, the TP-3 is available in various sizes and thicknesses, which can be easily cut to the desired shape and size. This makes it ideal for RAMs, chipsets, and ICs of all kinds, which are used in PCs, laptops, consoles, graphics cards, and electronic devices in general.
The ARCTIC TP-3 is electrically insulating, non-adhesive, and easy to handle. This means that optimal and safe heat transfer can be ensured in many application areas.
The TP-3 is softer than conventional pads and therefore particularly suitable for different chip heights and possible tolerances. Thanks to their good compressibility properties, the thermal pads act as the perfect gap filler and bridge uneven surface and air gaps without stressing sensitive and protruding components.
Our thermal pads are available in a choice of 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, and 1.5 mm. The 0.5 mm variant is ideally suited as an alternative to heat-conducting foil. The pads are available in different dimensions, depending on their thickness. If required, the pads can also be independently cut to any size.
The ARCTIC TP-3 thermal pads can be stacked particularly well due to their softness and low Interfacial Contact Resistance. This allows for flexible adaptation to various application requirements and the bridging of different thicknesses without compromising the efficiency of heat transfer.
General
| Brand | ARCTIC |
|---|---|
| Model | TP-3 |
| Part number | ACTPD00052A |
Physical
| Dimensions | 100 × 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Material | Silicone with special thermal filler |
| Color | Blue |
| Density | 3.4 g/cm³ |
Performance
| Thermal conductivity | 6 W/(m·K) |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 55 Shore OO |
| Operating temperature | -40°C to 150°C |
Safety & handling
| Electrical conductivity | Electrically insulating |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Non-adhesive |
| Combustion rating | UL 94 V-0 |
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