{"product_id":"arctic-tp-3-thermal-pad-100x100mm-0-5mm-single-actpd00052a-1","title":"ARCTIC TP-3 Thermal Pad 100x100mm 0.5mm Single – ACTPD00052A","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompensates for chip height differences\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow thermal resistance despite softness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thinner pads reduce thermal resistance. Thermal conductivity of 6 W\/(m·K) delivers heat transfer performance comparable to higher-hardness alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe, non-conductive, and easy to handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Electrically insulating with no metal particles. Non-adhesive and non-capacitive, so it poses no risk to electrical components or circuit boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStackable and cuttable to size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low hardness and good compressibility allow pads to stack for thicker applications. Can be cut to any shape or size for custom fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration damping and mouldable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Acts as both thermal interface and vibration damper, protecting components from mechanical stress while conducting heat away from hot spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100 × 100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThermal conductivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 W\/(m·K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e55 Shore OO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-40°C to 150°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits M.2 drives, RAM modules, chipsets, and integrated circuits in desktops, laptops, gaming consoles, and graphics cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Safe for direct contact with electrical components because it is electrically insulating and non-conductive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Operates reliably across -40°C to 150°C, covering typical passive and active cooling scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Requires careful installation due to extremely low hardness; consult the user manual before application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven component surfaces and manufacturing tolerance gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive cooling in confined spaces where multiple chips sit at slightly different heights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers needing vibration damping alongside thermal management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom applications where pad can be cut to exact size or stacked for greater thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitive electronics where electrical safety and non-adhesive contact are critical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-contact-pressure applications.\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely low hardness (55 Shore OO) means it will compress under heavy clamping forces, reducing contact area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-temperature active cooling.\u003c\/b\u003e Thermal conductivity of 6 W\/(m·K) is modest; high-performance GPUs and CPUs under heavy load may require higher-conductivity pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplications requiring permanent adhesion.\u003c\/b\u003e Non-adhesive design means it will not bond; components may shift if not held firmly in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsers seeking simple plug-and-play installation.\u003c\/b\u003e Soft construction demands careful handling and placement; rushing installation risks deformation or misalignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eARCTIC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTP-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eACTPD00052A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100 × 100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilicone with special thermal filler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.4 g\/cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThermal conductivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6 W\/(m·K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e55 Shore OO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-40°C to 150°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eElectrical conductivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eElectrically insulating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNon-adhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCombustion rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUL 94 V-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ARCTIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55689805791608,"sku":"ARC-3485","price":13.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9119\/7218\/files\/TP-3_100x100mm_0.5mm_g01_64e1ebcc-bb17-4af9-829c-5fcca29add5e.png?v=1791240469","url":"https:\/\/tech-syndicate.co.uk\/products\/arctic-tp-3-thermal-pad-100x100mm-0-5mm-single-actpd00052a-1","provider":"Tech Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}