Sources for Parts and Information
 

Sources for Parts...

I will periodically edit/update this section with new additions if people find it useful… :)

Cartridge heaters

http://www.watlow.com Watlow Firerod #E1E141-NT 10, 150 watt, 40 volt, 0.25” dia. X 2.0” long
Special order – ref quote #516870, $31 ea., takes 2~3 weeks and no setup fee

http://www.ogden-mfg.com Mighty Watt #MWFX22-X, 150 watt, 32 volt, 0.25” dia. X 2.0” long
Special order

Ceramic insulation

http://www.cotronics.com Great for insulating the thermal die assembly
>Flexible Ceramics >Blankets, Boards, Moldable sheets, Papers

Thermocouples, RTDs, and Thermistors

http://www.omega.com Huge assortment of temp measuring equipment (also pressure, flow, DAQ, heaters and engineering resources)

Note: Request a free set of hardback book catalogs – they are a GREAT resource with lots of technical and engineering data, etc.

Water chillers – refrigerated, recirculating water baths

http://www.vwrsp.com PolyScience, Haake, Lauda lab chillers

http://www.coleparmer.com PolyScience, Haake, Julabo

Note: Both VWR and Cole-Parmer offer a huge selection of lab supplies and equipment (thermometers, bottles, glassware, etc.)

Sources of Information...

http://www.omega.com Lots of technical data pertaining to temperature, pressure, flow, etc. Request a free set of hardback book catalogs – they are a GREAT resource with lots of technical and engineering data.

http://www.watlow.com/products/heaters/ht_cart.cfm Product Technical Documents
Heat Transfer
Thermal Systems and Electric Heaters
Electrical Circuit Relationships

http://www.ogdenmfg.com/products.htm Engineering and Technical Information

http://www.overclockers.com/articles638/ Bench vs. System Testing: The Pros and Cons – Bill Adams 10-16-02

http://www.overclockers.com/articles654/ Waterblock Bench Testing – Bill Adams 11-21-02

http://www.overclockers.com/tips263/index.asp Heatsink Testing Methodology – Joe Citarella 12-7-00

http://www.overclockers.com/tips263/index02.asp Simulated CPU Die Testing – Joe Citarella 9-4-01

More good info from BillA...

http://thermal-management-testing.com/Hdie1.htm

http://thermal-management-testing.com/Hdie2.htm

http://thermal-management-testing.com/die3.htm

http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/extech/pricelist.htm

http://www.labx.com/

http://www.americaninstrument.com/index.html


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