Evaluating this for attaching heat sinks to my cars limited slip differential to help with temps during track use. Observations? Recommendations? Ty!
75486
Will take a lot of adhesive and large heat sinks to make a difference. But...it should hold and transfer heat as long as the cast iron housing is very clean. Grease and oil will likely prevent a tight bond. Good luck with at the track.
75487
It won't work, you need finned plate and a pump, lines and radiator. They make kits for many vehicles.
75488
Look elsewhere! I'd consider a diff cover with integrated cooling fins first. Next, although much more spendy, would be a 12v pump feeding the gear lune through a small radiator with a fan similar to those used as add-on transmission coolers for towing. The viscosity of gear lube might be a bit high for the "average" 12v pump, though.
437771
I've never used it for heat tape or heat mats, only for lights, but I suppose if the probe is in a spot where it can get a good reading of the temp then it should be fine. If all the cages need to be the same temp you can plug in multiple plugs into the controller. But it only has one probe. Good luck. :)
2192551
I recommend goint to the manufacturer's wesite at "http://www.thermotec.com/products/14120-thermo-guard-fr.html". Since This product is for light duty radiant heat and sound, i'd recommend a different product from them like 'heat barrier' items of theirs if you will subject the item to temps greater than 200-300 F degrees. I do not represent the manufacturer, I'm just a customer. :)
949423
Don't know exactly; we used it to attach fairly heavy heat sinks to the line drive ICs in a plasma TV and came back 24 hours later; the heat sinks were firmly attached. These ICs are mounted vertically and run hot; none of the heat sinks has come loose since they were attached about 6 months ago.
1093365
I've used it to pull transmission fluid from a warm bike engine. Im unsure of the temp, but it held up fine. The engine was too hot to touch though. If you're planning on using it for food safe items, I probably wouldn't recommend temperatures that high. The plastic taste/smell may seep into the liquid.
1530543
It has been my experience with these units, (I have 4 In/Out temp units) that it is best to run them thru the firewall to a point in front of the radiator. (bout 6 inches away from the radiator itself. This allows air to flow across the sensor when you are moving thus giving a realistic outside temp. Of course the temp reading goes up when you are sitting still, but it's still good. The next best option is to run the sensor wire along the dash and down the door post and into the cavity in front of the door. This gives a reasonable temperature indication, but will be erroneous when the vehicle is sitting in the sun, and will not respond a fast as it would in front of the Radiator. Good luck.
1289718
I don't know the melting point but I would say with good confidence that it would work fine without the heat causing it to lose adhesion. It is designed to go inside car doors and against the firewall. Both places get pretty hot and maybe even hotter than the car's ceiling (I assume you meant inside the vehicle on the ceiling under whatever material).
1898859
Well, it's on wheels. If you aren't worried about it rolling off, seems like there would be no issue. But why would you want to? The unit more resembles a radiator than a heat fan. The warmth will reach you, regardless of its position.
155527
It is very flexible. I bought one to use on the dashboard of my car to set my GPS on. This did not work, my dashboard has a textured surface and the pad would not adhere to it. I do think it would adhere well to smooth surfaces if anti-slip is what you are looking for. From my limited experience with silicone rubber, 350-480 degrees F is usually the range for recommended upper operating temperatures depending on the silicone rubber formulation used. I think 600 degrees F may be on the edge of failure.
1871252
It works great. Mine is attached to the side of the dash and have no problems in this 110 degree summer.
896241
I used this item to adjust the output of a hotplate in a homemade smoker. It did not get too hot after 8 hours but I will say that the outdoor temperature has not been over 60 degrees until this week. The website that suggested this setup also suggested a heat sink. I have one to use if necessary and plan to monitor the rheostat temperature as the weather warms up.
1213636
Works in pretty much any modern cooling system. Make sure your vehicle can at least idle without overheating! Follow the instructions exactly
2072245
The remaining pieces of Dynamat from my vehicle were used to block a heat duct in my basement during the winter because the temperature is at least 65F. The Dynamat has stopped the heat exchange from the duct, totally. My suggestion is to contact Dynamat, directly because I have no experience in heating and refrigeration. The Dynamat is absolutely perfect for a sound barrier.
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I think it's really made for electrical connections so I wouldn't use it for break slide bars. For exactly the reason David D. pointed out, heat breakdown, and breaks get pretty hot. AND THE SELLER SAID " NOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! !"I've used Vaseline years in lieu of dielectric grease and have been very happy with it's results for years (Dad said "Don't waste your money, petroleum jelly works fine.") I just wanted this for when I though it was MOST important ..... my trailer break lights. Getting rear ended and it being my fault is not what I need for my insurance rates.... let alone having to fix my motocross or snowmobiles. I think it's really made for electrical connections so I wouldn't use it for break slide bars. For exactly the reason David D. pointed out, heat breakdown, and breaks get pretty hot. AND THE SELLER SAID " NOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! !"I've used Vaseline years in lieu of dielectric grease and have been very happy with it's results for years (Dad said "Don't waste your money, petroleum jelly works fine.") I just wanted this for when I though it was MOST important ..... my trailer break lights. Getting rear ended and it being my fault is not what I need for my insurance... » Read More I think it's really made for electrical connections so I wouldn't use it for break slide bars. For exactly the reason David D. pointed out, heat breakdown, and breaks get pretty hot. AND THE SELLER SAID " NOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! ! !"I've used Vaseline years in lieu of dielectric grease and have been very happy with it's results for years (Dad said "Don't waste your money, petroleum jelly works fine.") I just wanted this for when I though it was MOST important ..... my trailer break lights. Getting rear ended and it being my fault is not what I need for my insurance rates.... let alone having to fix my motocross or snowmobiles. « Show Less
2001248
Yup, though I didn't use it, preferring a somewhat higher-grade product for premium performance (IC Diamond 7 Carat Diamond Thermal Compound in my case; there are other similar products). Incidentally, I found that running a slender bead of T-compound ALONG each of the heat-pipe bottoms - the copper surfaces, not the aluminum (rather than a single blob in the center of the heatsink surface) produced a superior heat-transfer result. Good luck!
1760730
Personally I used this along with 4 micro-drops of JB Weld on all 4 corners... seems to hold up real well.. not sure if JB Weld is rated for that kind of heat though? Just thought I would share my info
1976297
If you are using for automotive usr it should be fine. I have mine on a diesel to move extra coolant, and while I can't give you a specific temp, i have seen temp readings over 200 degrees F with no damage to unit.