1. Product Overview
Product Name: Silicone Tubing for Liquid Cooling Systems
Product Code: BS-LCS-xx-yy (xx denotes inner diameter, yy denotes outside diameter)
Manufacturing Process: High-temperature extrusion molding, platinum-catalyzed vulcanization
Key Features: High thermal conductivity, excellent long-term coolant resistance, low extractables, resistance to high/low temperature cycling, flexible and pressure-resistant, electrically insulating.
2. Compliance & Key Requirements
This product is designed to meet the demanding requirements of liquid cooling systems, with emphasis on the following properties:
Material Compatibility: Long-term compatibility with common coolants (e.g., deionized water, 50% glycol-water mixture, specialty dielectric fluids) without swelling, cracking, or performance degradation.
Low Ionic Extractables: Extremely low leaching of metal ions and impurities to prevent system corrosion and microbial growth.
Long-Term Reliability: Ensures extended service life under combined stress from pressure, temperature, and fluid exposure.
RoHS & REACH: Compliant with environmental directives.
3. Technical Parameters
| Parameter Category | Specific Parameter | Unit | Specification / Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure & Dimensions | Inner Diameter (ID) / Outer Diameter (OD) | mm | ID 6, OD 9(can be customized) |
| Wall Thickness | mm | 1.5 | |
| Tolerance | mm / % | ±0.15 | |
| Fluid Performance | Compatible Coolant Type(s) | - | Deionized Water, 50% Glycol-Water Mixture |
| Burst Pressure (min.) | MPa / Bar | ≥ 0.8 | |
| Thermal Performance | Long-term Operating Temperature Range | °C | -60°C to +200°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | W/(m·K) | 1.5 | |
| Mechanical Properties | Hardness | Shore A | 80 ±5 |
| Tensile Strength (min.) | MPa | ≥ 4 | |
| Elongation at Break | % | ≥ 95 |
4. Typical Applications
Data center server liquid cooling systems
Electric vehicle battery pack and powertrain thermal management
High-power LED lighting heat dissipation systems
Industrial equipment cooling (e.g., lasers, power electronics)
High-performance computing (HPC) and gaming device water-cooling loops
5. Recommended Test Standards
Dimensions: ASTM D3767
Burst Pressure: ASTM D1599
Tensile Properties: ASTM D412
Hardness: ASTM D2240
Heat Aging: ASTM D573
Fluid Compatibility: ASTM D471 (with specified coolant and temperature)
Ionic Extractables Test: ICP-MS or equivalent method