DH CONFIGURATIONS

1st and 2nd Generation Designs
The DH is available with a new 2nd generation design that includes a new thinner edge laptop protection pad system and a front horizontal air channel with curving cutouts for improved airflow and heatsink cooling, as well as a revised laptop support design that offers improved fit compatibility with current and prior generation Apple laptops. The 2nd gen DHCR is recommended for all laptops.

Cooling Fan Fx
The DH has been designed to work with the optional Cooling Fan Fx accessory that boosts heatsink cooling, as well as providing direct internal processor cooling on on 2021-2023 MacBook Pros (M2/M1 Pro/Max), 2012-2015 MacBook Pros (Intel Retina) and 2010-2017 MacBook Airs (Intel non-Retina). The Fx can be bundled with the DH or purchased separately later. The Fx comes in multiple fan configurations. The B16 is recommended for most users as a baseline of always-on ultra-quiet cooling. The W20 is recommended for more aggressive cooling that can be used in less noise sensitive environments or switched on as needed. The R17 falls between the B16 and W20. The Fx can be ordered with one of the fan models installed, with the B16 installed and the other two fans included for exchange, or without a fan and electronics for a DIY setup.

Future Options
The Cooling Fan Fx can be order separately in the future, and the Fx’s bolt and snap modular system allows for easy fan exchange through accessories, and will work with any standard 80x80mm fan. We also offer a variety of upgrade options to our customers.

SHIPPING

Order and Shipping Information

• SVALT makes products locally with each product hand built to a customer’s selected order configuration. Aluminum parts are hand finished and anodized in weekly batches by color, and estimated build lead times may vary by anodized color.
• SVALT is a local company based in Portland, Oregon. Oregon does not collect sales tax.
• International customers are responsible for paying their country’s import fees and taxes upon delivery. International orders are limited to one item per shipment.
• 15-day return for unused and undamaged items to US customers.
• 1-year limited warranty for defects in materials and manufacture to US customers.
• See policies for additional details.

DH DESCRIPTION

Silent Passive Heatsink Cooling for Closed-Screen Laptops

The Cooling Dock model DH is sculpted from solid aluminum to support and silently cool current and prior generation Apple laptops (see specs).

The DH features an angular design, and uses a non-touch air current to extract heat from the laptop processors and transfer it to a massive 3.2 pound solid aluminum heatsink with extra large passthrough air hole and channel for silent cooling, as well as active airflow cooling and direct internal laptop processor cooling on compatible laptops when used with an optional Fx Cooling Fan accessory.

The DH and all Cooling Dock models work with the laptop operating in closed-screen clamshell mode while connected to one or more external monitors, external keyboard/mouse and power supply. All Cooling Dock models also feature a unique and stable leaning support for easy clamshell setup while the laptop remains connected to cables and safely in a padded cradle with adjustable/replaceable laptop retention pads (extra pads included for future setups).

All SVALT cooling systems use modular bolted / snapped assemblies and ship with the tools required for right-to-repair servicing, exchanging, upgrading and extending product life span.

SVALT designs innovative patented and/or patent pending products made locally in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on sustainability, and use solid aluminum for enduring metal construction.

DH FEATURES

2nd Gen New Features Overview

• Thinner edge laptop protection pad system for improved heatsink cooling.
• Front horizontal air channel with curving cutouts for improved airflow and heatsink cooling.
• Laptop support revised for improved fit compatibility with current and prior generation Apple laptops.

2nd and 1st Gen Features Overview

• Silent passive airflow and passive heatsink cooling.
• Externally cools laptop enclosure at processors.
• Passive airflow cooling through air channels.
• Active airflow cooling with Cooling Fan Fx accessory.
• Fx internally cools laptops with center intake vent.
• Clamshell setup with laptop safely in padded cradle.
• Replaceable user installed laptop retention pad.
• Works with a wide variety of laptops.
• Made from solid aluminum in Portland, Oregon.

Passive Cooling Features

• 3.2 pound extra heavy heatsink milled from solid 6061 aluminum absorbs heat from laptop. The heavier heatsink with continuous solid construction increases thermal mass capacity, heat absorption, heat flow and cooling.
• Central air hole channels natural passive airflow for cooling laptop and heatsink.
• Open space through padding for channeling cool airflow from central air hole and then exhausting hot air above.
• Minimal padding area for radiant heat transfer from laptop to heatsink.
• Dock width, front horizontal air channel with curving ends and central passthrough air hole align with laptop vents for improved operation of the laptop’s built-in cooling system.

Optional Active Airflow Cooling Features

• Optional Cooling Fan Fx accessory adds a boost of active airflow cooling to heatsink Cooling Dock DHCR, DHC and DH models.
• Back cooling fins and air channels transfer heat to active airflow.
• Through hole connects to front air channel to flush out hot air.
• Drives cooling air into compatible laptop center intake vent for direct internal processor cooling, such as with 2021-2023 MacBook Pros (M2/M1 Pro/Max).
• Drives cooling air onto laptop enclosure for direct external cooling.

Workstation Features

• Compact product footprint for more open desktop.
• Heavy mass for increased stability.
• Non-slip feet for stable workstation placement.
• Two threaded underside holes for securing dock to media carts or for theft prevention.

Clamshell Mode Features

• Leaning vertical closed-screen clamshell mode support for easy and secure clamshell mode setup with access to power, Touch ID and keyboard while safely held within padded cradle and connected to cables.
• Disables laptop screen to optimize graphics for improved external display performance.
• Reduces laptop screen, keyboard, trackpad and battery use for increased lifespan.
• Uses external display, keyboard and trackpad / mouse for improved ergonomics.

Device Compatibility Features

• Leaning support for compatibility with a wide range of laptops, tablets and other devices.
• Angled lower support shelf and non-slip padding for holding device in place.
• Optional user installed laptop retention pad locks device in place.
• Support system designed for universal Mac and PC laptop fit and cooling.
• Optimized fit and active airflow cooling with a wide variety of laptops.
• The new 2nd generation DH model includes a new thinner edge laptop protection pad system and a front horizontal air channel with curving cutouts for improved airflow and heatsink cooling, as well as a revised laptop support design that offers improved fit compatibility with current and prior generation Apple laptops.



Right-to-Repair Modularity Features

• Modular bolt/snap assembly for customer servicing, replacement, exchange or upgrade (optional Fx).
• Bolt-on fan with standard 3/4-pin fan connection for customer servicing, replacement, exchange or upgrade with nearly any 80x80x25mm fan (optional Fx).
• Product ships with all of the tools required for disassembly (optional Fx).
• Packaging system works with all Cooling Dock models.

Material and Component Quality Features

• High-quality 6061 aluminum structure for extra strength and durability.
• Anodized aluminum finish for matching Mac laptop finishes.
• Metal construction for long life span and end-of-life recyclability.
• High-quality fans with long life performance (optional Fx).
• High-quality components over-specced for increased performance and life.
• Minimal use of plastic for reduced environmental impact.
• Biodegradable package cushioning for reduced impact.

Company Features

• Designed and crafted with care in and around Portland, OR, USA.
• Design driven by a passion to make best-in-class products.
• Innovative design with patents issued and/or pending.
• Support for anyone with a SVALT product.

Note: See Cooling Fan Fx product page for associated features.

DH SPECIFICATIONS

Cooling System Specifications

• The DH uses a large heatsink sculpted from solid aluminum to provide silent cooling. However, in addition to the silent cooling, the heatsink’s backside air scope and extra large passthrough air hole are designed for active airflow cooling with the optional Cooling Fan Fx accessory that boosts heatsink cooling and internally cools processors on compatible laptops. The Fx can be purchased bundled with the DH, or can be purchased separately later. Note that the 2nd generation DH model includes an extra large frontside horizontal air channel with curving for improved active airflow cooling with the Fx.
• Note: See Product Setup page for product setup, operation and additional user guide resources.

Device Compatibility Specifications

• Compatible Apple / Mac Laptops: The 2nd generation DH model is compatible for cooling and fit with Mac laptop models from the last decade, as well as other devices per the compatibility criteria listed below. The 2nd gen model is recommended for most laptops over the 1st gen model as the 1st gen model has more limited compatibility to MacBook Pro 16/15/13” TouchBar 2016-2020, MacBook Pro 15/13” Retina 2012-2015, MacBook Air 13” M1 2020-2021, MacBook Air 13” Retina 2018-2020, MacBook Air 13/11” 2008-2017, and MacBook 12” Retina 2015-2018 laptops.
• Compatible PC Laptops: Most standard to small PC laptops and other devices per the compatibility criterial listed below.
• Compatibility Criteria for Types: Works with the following device and screen types: 1) Laptops operated in closed-screen clamshell mode while connected to an external display, keyboard/mouse and power supply. 2) Laptops with convertible/flip touchscreen, either while in a standalone configuration with touchscreen, or while also connected to a second display and/or keyboard/mouse. 3) Tablets with touchscreen, either standalone or connected to an additional display.
• Compatibility Criteria for Fit: Works with devices that are up to approximately 1.100 inches thick, but will vary depending on the bottom edge shape of the device. An optional laptop retention pad can be installed to lock the laptop in place.
• Compatibility Criteria for Cooling: Works with devices that do not have hot air exhaust vents located within the 4.500 inch center portion of the bottom edge (screen hinge edge on laptops). Cooling performance improves with devices that have the following attributes, where more attributes result in more cooling: 1) Metal enclosures / chassis to absorb heat and then transfer it to passive cooling airflow and heatsink thermal mass. 2) Devices used without customer installed surface covering that traps heat, reducing the ability to transfer heat to surroundings. 3) Processor location centered and near bottom edge to align the device’s highest temperature location with the most cooling for the largest heat transfer potential through passive cooling airflow and heatsink thermal mass. 4) Cool air intake vent locations centered on the bottom edge for direct internal cooling from the passthrough hole when used with the optional Cooling Fan Fx accessory.
• Note: See Laptops page to learn about Apple laptop’s built-in cooling systems and SVALT model recommendations.

Dimensional Specifications

• Product Side to Side: 4.8 inches.
• Product Front to Back: 4.1 inches.
• Product Top to Bottom: 4.1 inches.
• Product Weight: 3.2 lbs.
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 lbs.

Content Specifications

• 1 x SVALT Cooling Dock model DH per selected build configuration.
• 3 x optional user installed laptop retention pads (1 pad installed at a time with 2 extras for future installations).
• 1 x reusable product box.
• Notes
• See Fx Cooling Fan product page for bundled Fx package contents.
• Some assembly may be required. Follow packaging labels and see Product Setup page for product setup, operation and additional user guide resources.

Aluminum Finish Color Specifications
listed from left to right

• Gray bead blasted anodize finish is similar to Apple’s Space Gray color.
• Black bead blasted anodize finish is similar to Apple’s Midnight color.
• Silver bead blasted anodize finish is similar to Apple’s Silver color.
• Notes
• See Order Configurations section for aluminum finish color details.
• Anodized parts are pre-finished by hand and then anodized by hand in small batches. The anodize color may vary slightly between parts.
• Anodized part’s bottom and/or back surfaces are considered non-cosmetic finish.
• Satin silver and glossy black anodized finishes are brighter than matte anodize.

Fan Model Color Specifications
listed from left to right

• B16/B05 80x80x25mm fan with black frame and black blades.
• R17 80x80x25mm fan with black frame and red blades.
• W20 80x80x25mm fan with black frame and white blades.
• B22 80x80x25mm fan with black frame and black blades.

Additional Cooling Fan Specifications

• See Cooling Fan Fx product page for associated specifications.