Thermal Grizzly launches TG Putty as a flexible “gap filler” and real alternative to conventional thermal pads | Teaser

Igor always preaches putty, putty, putty, but the procurement situation has so far been rather modest and many customers have had to resort to platforms such as Aliexpress, Amazon or eBay, where there were often enough products of unclear origin. With TG Putty, Thermal Grizzly has now launched an innovative heat dissipation solution on the market that serves as a flexible alternative to conventional thermal pads. This special paste can be applied in variable layer thicknesses of 0.25 to 3 mm, making it very versatile. It is applied between the electronic components on the printed circuit board (PCB) and the surface of the heat sink. A major advantage of TG Putty compared to traditional thermal pads is that it is not necessary to adjust the thickness of the paste exactly to the gap to be bridged. This enables simple and efficient adaptation to different height differences. In addition, no great pressure is exerted on the components.

Why putty?

The flexibility makes TG Putty particularly useful in scenarios where there are components with varying heights on the PCB or where uniform heat distribution is required despite an irregular surface structure. The flexibility of the putty also facilitates the installation process and can lead to improved thermal performance as it ensures an even distribution of the thermal conductive material. This property is particularly important when converting to water cooling systems. Specific thermal pads are often supplied with such conversions and are usually matched to the required thicknesses. However, if the radiator needs to be refitted or the thermal pads replaced, it is often necessary to procure new pads in exactly the right thickness. The putty eliminates this problem as it has the ability to compensate for different heights without the need for special pads in different thicknesses.

Before applying the putty, it is important to thoroughly clean and degrease the surfaces to ensure optimum adhesion and thermal conductivity. This can be done with commercially available isopropanol, which effectively removes dirt and grease. Thermal Grizzly supplies the new putty in a convenient 30g quantity and it includes three spatulas to facilitate the application of the putty. These spatulas are particularly useful for spreading the paste evenly and creating an optimal contact surface between the components and the heat sink.

In addition, all three variants of TG Putty offer high thermal conductivity, which can lead to more efficient heat transfer and therefore improved cooling performance. The putty is also non-conductive, which minimizes the risk of short circuits and ensures the safety of electronic components. Putty is therefore a versatile and reliable solution for various applications in the field of electronics cooling.

Variants, prices and a teaser

The TG Putty product range comprises three variants, which differ mainly in terms of their thermal conductivity and therefore, of course, their price. We don’t want to spoil anything at this point, but Igor has of course already tested the putty intensively in advance and will publish the review soon. As usual, Thermal Grizzly has not provided any information on thermal conductivity, but I can already spoil the fact that the values of the two more expensive products will be particularly surprising, as Igor will reveal them. There will be more about the exact results and the feel of the putties in the review.

TG Putty Basic	TG Putty Advance	TG Putty Pro
medium thermal conductivity	good thermal conductivity	very good thermal conductivity
14,90 Euro incl. VAT	24.90 Euro incl. VAT	39,90 Euro incl. VAT
EAN 4260711991196	EAN 4260711991202	EAN 4260711991189