Understanding your application is the key to selecting the proper connection. When selecting quick disconnect couplings for liquid cooling it is important to look for the following five attributes to ensure reliability:
Robust Design
Liquid cooling system quick disconnect couplings need to be durable, robust and be able to withstand long periods of connection before disconnection. Couplings should also be designed for low pressure drop in order to minimize flow restriction.
Dry Disconnect Capability
Dry disconnect couplings reduce spillage of water or coolant to near zero, giving technicians the confidence to connect and disconnect couplings without drips that can damage or destroy equipment.
Resilient Seals
Couplings used in liquid cooling applications remain in a connected state for extended periods. Upon disconnection and reconnection, they need to function perfectly so there are no drips or leaks of coolants. Seals need to have high reliability.
Ease of Use
It is important to be able to easily disconnect the cooling loops from servers with no spills. Valves on the coupling need to reliably close when disconnected.
Materials Compatibility
Determine whether the coolant is compatible with the connector. Compatibility can be ensured by using quick disconnect couplings designed specifically for liquid cooling.
About CPC Liquid Cooling for Electronics
Protect your valuable electronics with the unmatched design, quality and reliability of CPC quick disconnect couplings. CPC’s quick disconnect couplings for liquid cooling applications provide ultra-reliable, drip-free connections and disconnections. The leader in connection technology, CPC has been delivering quick disconnect couplings for liquid cooling of electronics for over 20 years. Applications for CPC’s liquid cooling connections include PCs, supercomputers, data centers, chillers, medical equipment and many others that require quality and performance for critical fluid handling solutions.
Additional Resources
White Paper: The Role of Quick Disconnect Couplings in Liquid Cooling
Brochure: CPC Liquid Cooling Connections
White Paper: 6 Traits of Non-Spill Quick Disconnects
Case Study: Drip-Free Fluid Connectors
CPC Products: Liquid Cooling of Electronics