Automated Leak Test Machine
Automated heat pipe and VC performance tester with LabView software, programmable power supply, ice water cooling (10-50°C), and 4-6 temperature measurement points.
Product Description
The thermalmachinery Automatic Performance Testing Machine is engineered for end-of-line quality testing of heat pipes and vapor chambers in high-volume production environments. With 6 test stations and a production capacity of 250 pieces per hour, it delivers fast, accurate thermal performance measurement — covering maximum test power up to 90W, test area up to 70 x 170mm, horizontal and vertical test angles, and 2D stackable test configurations.
The advanced model extends test power to 200W, supports 4 to 6 temperature measurement points, dual heat source configurations, single and dual heat sources, 2D and 3D tube compatibility, and integrates an ice water cooling system (10°C to 50°C) with LabView software control — providing full production-line thermal performance validation without requiring thermal conductive adhesive.
Technical Parameters
| Production Capacity | 250 Pcs/Hr |
| Work Stations | 6 stations |
| Maximum Test Area | 70 x 170 mm |
| Maximum Test Power | 90 ± 0.25 W |
| Heating End Size | 15 x 15 x 30 mm |
| Heat Source | Single heat source |
| Test Points + Heat Source | 3+1 hot plate / 2+1 heat pipe |
| Test Shape Compatibility | 2D stackable |
| Test Angles | Horizontal, vertical |
| Test Pressure Control | Adjusted through air pressure |
| Voltage / Power | AC 220V x 1-phase x 8 kW |
| Machine Dimensions | 1,725 x 1,080 x 1,650 mm |
Where the Automatic Performance Tester Is Used?
The thermalmachinery Automatic Performance Testing Machine is the final quality gate in the heat pipe and vapor chamber production line — verifying that every finished unit meets its thermal performance specification before it leaves the factory. It is used by manufacturers who need reliable, high-speed thermal performance measurement integrated directly into their production process, not just in a separate laboratory environment.
It is widely deployed in the following production environments:
- Heat pipe manufacturers — end-of-line thermal resistance testing for D5-D10 copper heat pipes used in CPU coolers, server heat sinks, laptop thermal modules, and industrial electronics cooling
- Vapor chamber (VC) production facilities — performance testing of VC assemblies for AI server chips, high-power GPU cooling, and data center thermal management hardware
- New energy & EV thermal management manufacturers — testing heat pipes and VCs used in battery pack cooling systems, power inverter modules, and on-board charger thermal management
- Contract heat pipe manufacturers — high-throughput batch testing with 6 stations running simultaneously, supporting 250 pcs/hr output with sub-60-second test cycles
- R&D and engineering teams — characterising heat pipe and VC performance across different operating angles, power levels, and temperature conditions using LabView-controlled test programs
If your production requires automated thermal performance testing of heat pipes or vapor chambers at production speed — with test results logged, compared against pass/fail thresholds, and traceable to individual units — this machine is built for your line.
Why Choose thermalmachinery's Performance Testing Machine?
thermalmachinery Automatic Tester | Typical Market Alternative | |
|---|---|---|
| Production capacity | 250 pcs/hr (6 stations) | Often lower, fewer stations |
| Shape compatibility | 2D and 3D, stackable | Often 2D only |
| Test angles | Horizontal and vertical | Horizontal only common |
| Heat source options | Single and dual heat source | Single only |
| Temperature points | Up to 6 measurement points | 2-3 typical |
| Test power range | Up to 200W | Often lower |
| Cooling system | Ice water machine 10-50°C | Air or basic water cooling |
| Software | LabView — programmable | Proprietary / limited |
| No thermal adhesive | Yes — no adhesive required | Often requires adhesive |
| Customization | OEM/ODM available | Standard spec only |
| Sample testing | Available before order | Rarely offered |
| After-sales support | Dedicated 5-person maintenance team | Limited |
FAQ
What types of heat pipes and vapor chambers can the machine test?
The machine supports heat pipes with diameters from Ø5 to Ø10mm and lengths up to 500mm, in both 2D and 3D geometries (stackable configurations). Vapor chambers can also be tested within the maximum test area of 70 x 170mm (standard model). The advanced model additionally supports inclinable test angles for multi-orientation performance characterisation. Contact our engineering team if your product dimensions fall outside these ranges — custom fixture configurations may be available.
What is the production throughput of the testing machine?
The standard model delivers 250 pieces per hour across 6 simultaneous test stations. The advanced model achieves 240 pieces per hour with a test cycle time of under 60 seconds per unit. Both models are designed to match the output rate of upstream heat pipe production equipment — the automatic welder, pipe bender, and hot press — without creating a bottleneck at the quality testing stage.
Does the machine require thermal conductive adhesive for testing?
No. The Cooling-Thermal performance testing machine does not require thermal conductive adhesive between the heat pipe and the test fixture. Direct contact clamping is used instead, eliminating the adhesive application and cure time that significantly slows conventional laboratory-based thermal testing methods. This is a key advantage for production-line integration, where adhesive-based testing creates delays and waste.
What test power levels and temperature ranges does the machine support?
The standard model supports a maximum test power of 90 ± 0.25W. The advanced model extends test power to 200W, with a programmable power supply delivering continuous, stable heat input. The ice water cooling system on the advanced model maintains cooling end temperatures from 10° C to 50° C, controllable via LabView software. Temperature measurement is provided by 4 to 6 calibrated thermocouples per unit, with data captured and processed in real time.
What software does the machine use, and can I customise the test programs?
The machine uses LabView software for test program control, data acquisition, and results logging. LabView allows fully customisable test programs — including power profiles, temperature setpoints, flow rate settings, test duration, and pass/fail threshold values. Multiple product test programs can be stored and recalled for fast changeover between heat pipe variants on the production line. Test data can be exported for SPC analysis, quality reporting, and batch traceability.