{"product_id":"new-soplay-sp-4l-four-heat-pipe-ultra-thin-52mm-multi-platform-itx-cpu-cooler","title":"SOPLAY SP-4L CPU Cooler - Ultra-Thin Heat Pipe cooler for PLCs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"koeed-container\" style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CSS Styles specific to Koeed Visual Identity --\u003e\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n    .koeed-container h2 { color: #0056b3; border-bottom: 2px solid #16c8c8; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 1.5em; }\n    .koeed-container h3 { color: #0056b3; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.25em; }\n    .koeed-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 500px; text-align: left; }\n    .koeed-table th { background-color: #0056b3; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold; }\n    .koeed-table td { padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; }\n    .koeed-table tr:nth-child(odd) { background-color: #f4fcfc; }\n    .koeed-table tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #fafafa; }\n    \n    .koeed-tool-wrapper { background-color: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; margin-top: 25px; box-sizing: border-box; }\n    .koeed-input-group { margin-bottom: 15px; }\n    .koeed-input { border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 10px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; border-radius: 4px; font-family: inherit; margin-top: 5px; }\n    .koeed-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: #16c8c8; box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(22, 200, 200, 0.3); }\n    .koeed-btn { background-color: #16c8c8; color: #ffffff; border: none; padding: 12px 24px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.2s; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 1.05em; }\n    .koeed-btn:hover { background-color: #13adad; }\n    .koeed-result-box { margin-top: 20px; padding: 20px; border-left: 5px solid #16c8c8; background-color: #ffffff; display: none; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }\n    \n    .koeed-faq-item { margin-bottom: 20px; }\n    .koeed-faq-q { font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3; margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; font-size: 1.1em; }\n    .koeed-faq-a { display: block; padding-left: 15px; border-left: 3px solid #16c8c8; color: #444; }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 1. SEO Introduction --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSOPLAY SP-4L Ultra-Thin Heat Pipe Cooler for PLCs \u0026amp; IPCs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSOPLAY SP-4L\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ultra-low-profile, high-efficiency active cooling solution engineered specifically for embedded Industrial PCs (IPCs), advanced Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and 1U rackmount edge servers. As modern industrial automation demands increasingly powerful x86 and high-end ARM processors, maintaining thermal stability within severely constrained DIN-rail enclosures has become a critical engineering challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFeaturing a precision-machined 4-heat-pipe direct touch architecture combined with an ultra-thin PWM fan, the SP-4L rapidly draws thermal loads away from the CPU die and dissipates them laterally. Its low center of gravity makes it highly resistant to industrial vibration, while its down-draft airflow provides crucial secondary cooling to surrounding motherboard components (VRMs and capacitors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. Technical Specifications --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Form Factor Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"koeed-table\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eSpecification Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eEngineering Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSOPLAY SP-4L\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDown-draft (Low-Profile) Active Cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Pipe Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4 x High-Conductivity Copper Heat Pipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Contact Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eHeat Pipe Direct Touch (HPDT) for minimized thermal resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFan Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePWM (Pulse Width Modulation) Smart Temperature Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eHigh-performance PLCs, 1U Servers, Mini-ITX IPCs, HTPCs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibration Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eLow center of mass design suitable for factory floor environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. Application \u0026 Reliability --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Application \u0026amp; Enclosure Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStandard tower CPU coolers are physically incompatible with the restrictive depth of industrial control cabinets and NEMA enclosures. The SOPLAY SP-4L resolves this mechanical conflict. By compressing four copper heat pipes into a densely packed aluminum fin stack, it achieves a heat dissipation rate previously only available to much taller units. This makes it the premier choice for OEMs designing compact machine vision controllers, CNC master boards, and high-density PLC racks where thermal throttling can lead to catastrophic logic delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. Koeed B2B Tool: Interactive Traffic Asset --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKoeed Engineering Tool: IPC Clearance \u0026amp; Thermal Viability Checker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-tool-wrapper\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eDesigning a custom control cabinet? Input your available Z-axis vertical clearance and your processor's Max Thermal Design Power (TDP) to verify if an ultra-thin cooler like the SP-4L is structurally and thermally viable for your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-input-group\"\u003e\n        \u003clabel style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3;\"\u003e1. Cabinet\/Chassis Z-Axis Clearance (mm):\u003c\/label\u003e\n        \u003cinput type=\"number\" id=\"koeed-clearance\" class=\"koeed-input\" placeholder=\"e.g., 40, 45, 60\" min=\"10\" max=\"200\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \n      \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-input-group\"\u003e\n        \u003clabel style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3;\"\u003e2. Processor Max TDP (Watts):\u003c\/label\u003e\n        \u003cinput type=\"number\" id=\"koeed-tdp\" class=\"koeed-input\" placeholder=\"e.g., 65, 95, 125\" min=\"10\" max=\"300\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cbutton class=\"koeed-btn\" onclick=\"koeedCheckClearance()\"\u003eRun Clearance \u0026amp; Thermal Analysis\u003c\/button\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv id=\"koeed-checker-result\" class=\"koeed-result-box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cnoscript\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding: 10px; background-color: #ffe6e6; color: #cc0000; border-left: 4px solid #cc0000;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eJavaScript Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e This utility calculates structural fit and thermal headroom. Ultra-thin heat pipe coolers typically require at least 30-35mm of vertical clearance and are optimized for processors with a TDP of 95W or less. Attempting to cool a \u0026gt;100W CPU in a completely sealed enclosure without active exhaust will result in thermal throttling.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/noscript\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. Troubleshooting FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Cooling Maintenance FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"koeed-faq-q\"\u003eCan the SP-4L be installed in a fanless (passive) configuration for PLCs?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"koeed-faq-a\"\u003eNo. The dense fin stack of the SP-4L is specifically designed to be paired with its high-static-pressure slim PWM fan. Removing the fan in an attempt to make it a passive heatsink will drastically reduce its thermal capacity, likely causing the PLC processor to overheat under heavy industrial loads.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"koeed-faq-q\"\u003eWhat should I do if the PWM fan fails in a dusty factory environment?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"koeed-faq-a\"\u003eIn environments with high particulate matter, standard fan bearings can seize. If the fan fails, the control board will usually trigger a thermal alarm as the heat pipes alone cannot dissipate the load. You should replace the fan immediately. For heavy dust environments, consider installing a filtered intake on the main control cabinet to extend the cooler's lifespan.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"koeed-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"koeed-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the orientation of the heat pipes matter in a vertically mounted PLC cabinet?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"koeed-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Due to the internal capillary action of the sintered copper heat pipes, installing the motherboard so that the U-bend of the heat pipes is pointing completely downward (against gravity) can slightly reduce cooling efficiency. For optimal phase-change thermal transfer, orient the heat pipes horizontally if the motherboard is mounted vertically on a DIN rail.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Interactive Tool Logic --\u003e\n  \u003cscript\u003e\n    function koeedCheckClearance() {\n      const clearance = parseFloat(document.getElementById('koeed-clearance').value);\n      const tdp = parseFloat(document.getElementById('koeed-tdp').value);\n      const resultBox = document.getElementById('koeed-checker-result');\n\n      if (isNaN(clearance) || isNaN(tdp) || clearance \u003c= 0 || tdp \u003c= 0) {\n        resultBox.style.display = 'block';\n        resultBox.style.borderLeftColor = '#cc0000';\n        resultBox.innerHTML = '\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eError: Please enter valid positive numerical values for both Clearance and TDP.\u003c\/span\u003e';\n        return;\n      }\n\n      let structuralHtml = '';\n      let thermalHtml = '';\n      \n      \/\/ Structural Logic (Assuming typical ultra-thin cooler is around 27-35mm thick)\n      if (clearance \u003c 35) {\n        structuralHtml = `\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e❌ Structural Failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e ${clearance}mm is too restrictive. 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