Silicone thermal pads

Compressible silicone thermal pads and thermal gap pads for CPUs, GPUs, SSDs, power stages, and telecom hardware. Through-plane thermal conductivity 1–16 W/m·K across 39 published part numbers — sheet stock or custom die-cut to your outline, shipped worldwide.

39

Silicone TIF models

1–16 W/m·K

Thermal conductivity (λ)

0.25–5 mm

Thickness (typical)

−40 – 200 °C

Continuous use

UL94 V-0

Flame rating (grades)

Part numbers & datasheets

Every TIF grade, one table

All 39 silicone TIF part numbers listed with thermal conductivity (W/m·K), colour codes, and PDF datasheets. Where a dedicated Product details page exists, click the model name for full specs, photos, and application guidance.

Help me choose a model

Nominal λ values are catalogue grades — verify on your lot-specific datasheet or CoA before PPAP or field qualification.

Technical envelope

Typical specification window (silicone TIF)

Typical specification envelope for this product category
ParameterTypical on TIF gradesMethod
Thermal conductivity (nominal)1–16 W/m·KASTM D5470
Thickness0.25 – 5.0 mmASTM D374
Hardness (Shore 00)15 – 45ASTM D2240
Compression @ 25 psi5 – 40%Typ. fixture
Dielectric strength≥ 5 kV/mmASTM D149
Volume resistivity≥ 1×10¹⁴ Ω·cmASTM D257
Continuous-use temp.−40 °C to 200 °CUL746B
Flame ratingUL94 V-0UL 94
Custom die-cutYes (±0.1 mm)

* Representative grades across the TIF family. Request a lot-specific datasheet or CoA for your exact part number.

FAQ

Thermal pad questions

Need a cross-reference or stack-up model? Ziitek applications engineers typically reply within two hours on business days.

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What is a thermal pad?

A thermal pad (also called a thermal gap pad or gap filler) is a pre-formed, compressible sheet of thermally conductive material placed between a heat source — a CPU, GPU, power transistor, or battery cell — and a heatsink or enclosure wall. It bridges surface irregularities and mixed bondline heights, replacing loose grease or paste in applications that need repeatable assembly, easy rework, and a dry part on the BOM. Ziitek TIF pads on this page are silicone-based, with a published nominal conductivity span of about 1–16 W/m·K across the family.

Can I cut a thermal pad to size myself?

Yes — TIF silicone pads can be cut with a sharp craft knife or die-press to simple rectangular shapes for prototype work. For production, Ziitek's tool room die-cuts pads to any 2-D outline (L-shapes, holes, pick-and-place tabs) at ±0.1 mm tolerance. Send a DXF or STEP drawing; sample parts typically ship within five working days.

Where do I download the datasheet for each model?

Every row in the table below opens an English PDF on this site (39 silicone TIF models covered). λ and colour notes in the table are nominal values — use the PDF for tolerance tables, hardness, flame data, and sheet sizes.

What is the thermal conductivity of these thermal pads?

All models on this page are silicone-matrix TIF pads. Nominal through-plane conductivity spans about 1–16 W/m·K across the published grades — choose the grade to match heat flux, clamp pressure, and gap height.

What is the difference between a thermal pad and a thermal gap pad?

They describe the same product class: a compressible, pre-formed sheet between a heat source and sink. "Gap pad" stresses conforming to uneven surfaces and bridging gaps up to several millimetres — the design intent of the TIF range.

Can you die-cut pads to our outline?

Yes. We die-cut to 2-D profiles including L-shapes, holes, and tabs — typical tolerance ±0.1 mm on production tools. Send a drawing or STEP file; tooling lead times are quoted per project.

When should I use a thermal pad instead of thermal grease?

Use a pad when you want repeatable assembly, reworkability, clean handling, or a dry line item on the BOM. Grease can win at ultra-thin bondlines; pads suit DIMM gaps, SSD controllers, battery interfaces, and power stages where squeeze height varies.

Is TIF silicone-free?

No — TIF is silicone-based. For silicone-sensitive optics or sensors, ask about our non-silicone gap-pad options (see Related categories).

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