Kapton Polyimide Tape with Acrylic Adhesive, 3/8" x 36 Yard Roll
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Polyimide tape, also known as Kapton tape, has excellent physical, electrical, and mechanical properties over a wide range of temperatures. This makes them an excellent choice for any high-temperature and electrical insulation application. Such examples include but are not limited to, coil insulation, magnetic wire insulation, automotive and aerospace electronics, high-temperature powder coating masking, and masking of printed circuit boards in the wave soldering process.
- Good Chemical Resistance
- High Electrical Resistance
- High-Temperature Resistance
- Thickness: 2.5 Mil Thickness
- Length: 36 Yard Rolls
- Material: 1 Mil Polyimide Film
- Adhesive: 1.5 Mil Acrylic Adhesive
- Operating Temperature: 311°F (155°C)
Overview
Polyimide Tape has superior dielectric strength, high-temperature & chemical resistance; tear, puncture & abrasion resistance. An excellent choice for high-temperature masking and electrical insulation.
Polyimide high-temperature tapes are manufactured by coating the polyimide film with a desired adhesive system, with the film thickness ranging from 0.5 Mil to 10 Mil, and adhesive thickness of 0.5 Mil to 2 Mil. CGS has the capability to coat both silicone and acrylic adhesives that can be removed cleanly, leaving no residue in high-temperature applications. We have also developed specialty adhesive systems such as:
Low Outgassing
- Ultra-Thin
- High-Temperature
- High Tack
- Polyimide tape is naturally an amber color, but through our process, the tape can also be supplied in other colors, such as green, red, or clear, which makes it easier for color coding.
Max Temp
Standard polyimide film tape with silicone adhesive can be used in applications up to 260°C/500°F. For even higher temperature resistance, our HT version uses a special grade of silicone adhesive that allows the tape to go 300°C/572°F.
Shelf Life
The standard shelf life for polyimide with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) is 2 years from the date of manufacture when stored in room conditions with a temperature of 75°F and relative humidity of 50%.
Applications
Electrical Insulation
Some of Kapton tape's primary uses are in electrical applications such as coil, capacitor, and battery pack lead insulation. It is also great for high-heat environments, such as consumer electronics.
Aerospace
Polymide tape is used to insulate wiring on satellites, spacecraft, and launch vehicles because of its thermal insulation and radiation resistance properties. It is also used as wire and cable insulation on aircraft because of its high mechanical strength, dielectric, and thermal insulation properties.
High-Temperature Masking
Polyimide tape is ideal for use in high-temperature applications up to 560°F/300°C. Its amber color ensures easy identification and alignment. The high dimensional and exceptional tensile strength of this polyimide tape allows it to break through cured paint without silvering or tearing. Common uses include masking parts for powder coating, masking edges of overlap seams, e-coating, electroplating, anodizing, and as a barrier of separation for dissimilar metals. It resists shrinking, curling, and edge lifting and removes with zero adhesive residue.