Thermal pad Alphacool 12860 — 7 W/m·K, 120×20×0.5 mm, 6 g, pink

Alphacool 12860 is a pink thermal pad designed to improve heat transfer between electronic components and heatsinks. With a thermal conductivity of 7 W/m·K, a thickness of 0.5 mm and dimensions of 120×20 mm, this single-piece pad is supplied at a net weight of 6 g. The material is self-adhesive, flexible and elastic, enabling more consistent thermal contact where chips meet cooler surfaces and helping to fill small gaps and uneven surfaces in PC cooling assemblies.

Advantages

The Alphacool 12860 thermal pad provides effective heat conduction with a rated thermal conductivity of 7 W/m·K while remaining easy to handle and cut to size. Its thin 0.5 mm profile is suitable for tight tolerances and small height differences. Self-adhesive and elastic properties allow it to conform to irregular surfaces and maintain contact pressure without additional adhesives. Supplied as a single pink sheet, it is lightweight and convenient for targeted thermal interface applications.

Suitable for

• Improving thermal contact between heatsinks and chipset components (VRMs, MOSFETs)
• Filling small gaps on graphics cards and GPU coolers
• Thermal interface for RAM coolers and memory modules
• Small electronics and PC component cooling where 0.5 mm thickness is suitable

Key specifications

• Thermal conductivity: 7 W/m·K
• Dimensions: 120 × 20 mm
• Thickness: 0.5 mm
• Net weight: 6 g
• Color: pink
• Material characteristics: self-adhesive, flexible, elastic
• Supply format: single-piece sheet

How to use

Measure the contact area and cut the Alphacool 12860 thermal pad to the required size with scissors or a sharp knife. Clean both mating surfaces to remove dust, old thermal compound or grease before applying the pad. Peel off the release liner and place the pad on the cooler or component, then press gently to ensure full contact and adhesion. Reassemble the components and verify that the pad is not overly compressed; the 0.5 mm thickness is intended for small gaps and close-tolerance contacts.

Usage recommendations

Use the 0.5 mm pad where minimal thickness is required; if larger gaps are present, select a thicker variant. Avoid stretching the pad during installation and ensure mating surfaces are clean and dry. For permanent installations, verify mechanical mounting pressure to maintain consistent thermal contact.