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Liquid Cooling Equipment

Liquid cooling equipment housings made via precision zinc alloy die casting are designed to support components such as cold plates, fluid channels, connectors, and pump mounts. These enclosures combine the thermal conductivity and shielding advantages of zinc alloys with tight sealing and structural robustness to handle liquid cooling applications for high-performance electronics.


They are widely applied in data center servers, 5G base stations, power electronics, automotive battery thermal management, and industrial control systems, where efficient heat dissipation and long-term reliability are critical. The zinc die-cast structure ensures high dimensional accuracy, strong mechanical integrity, and stable performance under continuous fluid flow and temperature variation.

Series of Liquid Cooling Enclosures

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Cold-Plate Integration Housing
Enclosures designed to integrate cold plate modules; includes internal mounting points, sealing surfaces, and ports for fluid inlet/outlet.
Pump & Manifold Module Housing
Cases that house pump assemblies, manifolds, valves, and associated plumbing; with reinforced structure and mounting bosses.
Heat-Exchanger Shell Housing
Enclosures that house or form part of liquid-to-air or liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers; may feature fins, baffles, or flow channels.
Reservoir & Control Unit Housing
Covers for fluid reservoir, sensors, control electronics, ensuring fluid tightness and mounting provision for electronics and connectors.
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Material

Zinc alloys such as Zamak 3 / Zamak 5 are standard for their good viscosity, reasonable strength, and thermal conductivity.

For higher mechanical strength or higher corrosion resistance in fluid contact zones, ZA-8 or Zinc-Aluminum high-strength alloys may be used.

Alloys comply with relevant standards (e.g. ASTM / EN zinc alloy categories).

Surface Treatment

Because these housings will have contact (or near contact) with liquid, moisture, or humid environment, and need sealing surfaces, typical treatments include:

Treatment Type

Description / Application

Typical Thickness or Property

Electroless Nickel (Ni-P)

Uniform plating over internal fluid channels, ports and sealing faces to resist corrosion

~8-20 µm

High-Phosphorus Nickel

For especially corrosive environments; improves resistance to pitting and corrosion from coolant

Dense, amorphous nickel layer; ≥ 120 h salt spray without significant corrosion under suitable sealing

Copper + Nickel Stack

Copper underlayer (for conductivity) + Nickel overlay to improve corrosion and wear resistance

Copper ~5-15 µm + Nickel 8-20 µm

Surface Machining / Precision Grinding of sealing faces

Ensure flatness and sealing surface finish to meet leak-rate requirements

Ra ≤ 1.6 µm, flatness ≤ 0.05 mm

Protective Coating or Sealant on external surfaces

To avoid external corrosion or oxidation where exposed

Thin passivation or clear coating, thickness ~2-5 µm as needed

Product Features

Pressure rating suited to liquid cooling systems: Can handle internal fluid pressures up to ~5 bar (or higher if custom).
Excellent thermal path via zinc alloy body plus optimized internal flow, minimizing thermal resistance.
Corrosion resistance via nickel plating or high-phosphorus nickel, suitable for use with common coolants (water, glycol mixtures, etc.).
Strong mechanical structure: able to support pumps, connectors, and vibration without deformation or leakage.
Interfacing features: inlet/outlet ports, threaded fittings, sensor mounting bosses, cable entry points, etc., per customer drawing.
Sealing surfaces precision machined for leak-tightness (flatness and finish).
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Technical Parameters

Item

Specification

Item

Specification / Notes

Material

Zamak 3 / Zamak 5 / ZA-8 in fluid-contact zones

Internal fluid pressure

Typical ≤ 5 bar; custom designs may reach 10-15 bar after validation

Surface Treatment

Electroless Nickel or High-Phosphorus Ni, plus copper underlayer where required

Leak Testing

100% of sealing surfaces tested; water or pressure test, ≤ 1e-4 L/min leak rate typical

Surface Roughness (Sealing Faces)

Ra ≤ 1.6 µm

Thermal Operating Range

−40 °C to +85 °C (depends on coolant and external environment)

Dimensional Tolerance

±0.05 mm for critical sealing and mounting features

Corrosion Resistance (Salt Spray)

48 h / 72 h / up to 120 h for advanced plating; external surfaces ≥ 96 h typical

Thermal Conductivity (Body)

~100-110 W/m·K (zinc alloy bulk)

Flow Ports Machining Tolerance

Port dimension tolerance ±0.1 mm, thread fit per standard (e.g. BSP/NPT/Metric)

Cycle Durability

≥ 500 cycles of vibration or coupling/uncoupling of connectors under load

Weight Stability

Minimal warpage or deformation under operating pressure and temperature (<0.2 %)

Quality and Certification

Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality system; alloy and plating vendors certified.

Certified compatibility with coolant materials; no leachable or toxic plating constituents.


Leak testing and pressure rating verified per customer requirements.  RoHS / REACH compliance for all materials and surface finishes. Full documentation: material certificates, plating thickness reports, dimensional inspection reports (CMM), pressure/leak test results.

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Packaging and Logistics

Packaging: Each liquid cooling equipment enclosure is wrapped in moisture-proof plastic, individually cushioned with foam blocks or mold-fit protective packaging to protect port flanges and sealing faces. They are then boxed in heavy-duty double-wall cartons, labeled with product type, size, batch number, and handling instructions (“Fragile: sealing surface”). Secure them on pallets for large quantities.

MOQ
500 pcs per model (negotiable for prototype or pilot orders).
25–35 working days after drawing approval and deposit. For simpler designs or repeat orders, lead time may reduce to 20–25 days.
Air express for sampling or urgent orders; sea freight for bulk shipments. Full export documents (CO, MSDS, RoHS, plating reports) provided. Customs-friendly packaging available for EU / US / Asia markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What kind of testing is done to ensure leak-proof performance?
All housings undergo 100% sealing or pressure test (typically water or air pressure), leak rate thresholds (e.g. ≤ 1×10⁻⁴ L/min) applied on all sealing surfaces. We also perform cycle testing of connectors or fittings under vibration to ensure no loosening or leakage.
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What coolants are compatible with the zinc alloy and plating used?
Compatible with water, deionized water, water-glycol mixtures, some specialized coolants. We avoid coolants with high chloride or aggressive additives unless plating is specially selected (e.g. high-P Ni or protective coatings) and validated.
3
Can I get custom port configurations or sensor integrations?
Yes. Custom inlet/outlet port locations, thread types (metric, BSP, NPT), sensor boss mounting, overflow/fill port positions all can be supplied per customer 3D/CAD drawing.
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What happens if corrosion occurs inside the cooling enclosure over time?
Use of proper plating (nickel / high-phosphorus) and sealed construction helps prevent corrosion. Maintenance involves regular coolant checks. We can provide corrosion resistance data (salt spray, fluid exposure) and recommend coolant treatment / inhibitor use to mitigate internal corrosion.
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Do you provide warranty, spare parts, and documentation?
Yes. Standard warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for 12 months under normal usage. Spare parts (e.g. connectors, sealing gaskets) are available. All documentation—including material certificates, plating reports, test records, and pressure/leak tests—are provided with shipment or on request.
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