Carbon Heat Sink GA31984
Description: Carbon Heat Sink Assembly GA31984
Approval: CAAC PMA
Condition: New
Aircraft Type: A320
Compatibale with brake unit P/N:
Alternative P/N:
Product information
Material: Carbon Carbon (C/C) composite
Description: Carbon Heat Sink Assembly
Condition: New
Aircraft Type:
Compatibale with brake unit P/N:
Alternative P/N:
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The Difference Between C/C Heat Pack and Steel Heat Pack
Carbon-carbon (C/C) and steel are two materials widely used in the manufacture of brake heat sinks, each with distinct properties that make them suitable for specific applications in automotive braking systems. Here’s a detailed comparison of C/C brake heat sinks and steel brake heat sinks:
Carbon-Carbon (C/C) Brake Heat Sinks
Composition:
- Made from carbon fiber reinforced with a carbon matrix, forming a purely carbon-based composite material.
Properties:
- High-Temperature Resistance: Exceptional performance at very high temperatures, maintaining structural integrity and functionality without significant degradation.
- Low Weight: Significantly lighter than steel, which reduces the overall weight of the vehicle and improves handling and performance.
- Low Thermal Expansion: Minimal expansion under heat, which helps maintain the shape and effectiveness of the brake system under extreme conditions.
- High Thermal Conductivity: Efficient at dispersing heat away from the brake discs, which helps to prevent brake fade during intense usage.
Applications:
- Predominantly used in high-performance vehicles, sports cars, and racing applications where the brakes are subjected to extreme conditions and high temperatures.
Steel Brake Heat Sinks
Composition:
- Typically made from cast iron or stainless steel, which are robust and readily available materials.
Properties:
- Cost-Effectiveness: Much more economical than carbon-carbon composites, making steel a popular choice for standard consumer vehicles.
- Good Heat Absorption: Effective at absorbing heat, but not as efficient at dispersing it quickly compared to carbon-carbon.
- High Thermal Mass: The higher weight helps in absorbing and storing more heat, which can be beneficial in less demanding applications.
- Durability: Offers good strength and durability under typical driving conditions.
Applications:
- Widely used in regular passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs where extreme performance conditions are less likely to be encountered.