Conductive Adhesives Tabs, Tapes, and Sheets
SEM
Specimen Preparation Stand
Specimen mounts of different sizes are placed in the outer ring of the holder base. The center hole of the base will hold a bottle of conductive adhesive. One side of the base takes 10 of the 1/8" pin mounts; reverse side takes 10 of 10 to 15mm diameter mounts.
| 76750 | SEM Preparation Stand | each | 66.00 | Add to Cart |
Roll-N-Mix
A good partner with your conductive silver or carbon paint. Keep all of your paint bottles or other suspension type liquids mixed at all times and ready to use with our Roll-N-Mix. To use, simply place your bottle or bottles of paint on the support bars. The roller spacing is adjustable to accommodate various bottle sizes and holds several bottles at a time. Powered by 110 volt.
| 71847-10 | Roll-N-Mix | each | 215.00 | Add to Cart |
Adhesive
Tabs
Press these self-sticking adhesive tabs to the surface of an SEM mount, then lift off tab for applying the sample. Each box contains 72 sheets of 36 tabs each. Non conductive.
| 76760 | Adhesive Tabs, 2592 tabs/box | box | 22.00 | Add to Cart |
Conductive Carbon Adhesive Tabs
Standard Carbon Conductive Adhesive Tabs – Tabs are formed by two sides of thick conductive adhesive (45 µm on each side) with the center conductive core film (35 µm). With the total thickness of 125 µm, these tabs will offer reasonably firm, smooth surfaces for a variety SEM applications, including gunshot residue analysis. Tabs are protected by white liners, which do not have to be removed when samples are ready to be mounted.
- No gas out-gassing
- Conductive adhesive is carbon filled acrylic glue
- Solvent free
- Adhesive can be removed by ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol or alcohols
- Service temperature is up to 60ºC (140ºF)
Tabs contain some traces of Si, Sb, S, Fe, Mg, Na.
Thick Carbon Conductive Tabs or Image Tabs –The stiff and smooth surface conductive tabs are 260 µm thick, including 200 µm thick conductive carbonate base, coated 30 µm thick on each side with conductive adhesive. However, these tabs are not as conductive and sticky as the Standard Carbon Conductive Tabs. Thick Carbon Conductive Tabs are used for photographic background as well as for Jet Scan applications, where the tabs must be removed and filed away.
Ultra-Thin Carbon Conductive Adhesive Tabs –These tabs have Core material which is nonconductive cloth (70 µm) with Carbon Filler Conductive Adhesive (2 x 45µm). Total thickness is 160 µm.
Spectro Grade Carbon Adhesive Tabs – High purity conductive carbons for less interference signals, such as X-Ray analysis.
Ultra-Smooth Carbon Adhesive Tabs – Carbon adhesive tabs that eliminate issues with rough surfaces, insufficient tackiness, and hardness with significantly lower contaminant levels under EDS. Tabs are made in USA and very popular, and may be used in place of other conductive adhesive in many applications in conventional and field emission microscopes. They are also widely used in forensic laboratories for study of gunshots residues. Without the addition of conductive coating, small nonconductive particles can often be imaged and X-Ray analyzed, cutting down your analysis time. These tabs are composed of a thin film of strong adhesive approximately 1⁄2” diameter. Over 99% transparent to EDS, with a very small amount of nickel (0.6%) and copper (< 0.3%).
Refrigeration will increase shelf life but tabs need to be warmed up to room temperature before use (usually more than one hour).
| 77825-06 | Standard Carbon Adhesive Tabs, 6mm Dia. | 100/pk. | 15.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77825-09 | Standard Carbon Adhesive Tabs, 9mm Dia. | 98/pk. | 15.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77825-12 | Standard Carbon Adhesive Tabs, 12mm Dia. | 100/pk. | 17.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77825-25 | Standard Carbon Adhesive Tabs, 25mm Dia. | 54/pk. | 33.50 | Add to Cart |
| 77824-12 | Thick Carbon Conductive Tabs, 12mm Dia. | 100/pk. | 17.50 | Add to Cart |
| 77825-12-SP | Ultra Thin Carbon Adhesive Tabs, 12mm Dia. | 200/pk. | 85.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77826-12 | Spectro Grade Carbon Adhesive Tabs, 12mm Dia. | 120/pk. | 34.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77827-12 | Ultra-Smooth Carbon Adhesive Tabs, 12mm | 100/pk. | 36.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77827-25 | Ultra-Smooth Carbon Adhesive Tabs, 25mm | 50/pk. | 58.00 | Add to Cart |
Conductive “Lift-N-Press” Adhesive
Tabs
This ½" (12mm) diameter conductive tabs are similar to our adhesive tabs, but they work like carbon adhesive tabs. Just remove tab from the roll, press onto surface where you want the film, lift“tab” and peel it off. The tabs can be cut to desired size before being removed from its backing, for use on smaller samples.
Features:
- Smoother background – Over 99% transparent to EDS
- High strength adhesive
- Better particle detection
- Adhesive only 0.002” thick
- Content a traces of nickel (<0.6%) and copper (<0.3%)
- 250 tabs per roll.
- An affordable double-sided conductive tab for all SEM samples.
| 76762-01 | Conductive Adhesive Tabs | 250/roll | 36.00 | Add to Cart |
Rubber
Cement
Excellent adhesive for all paper pasting and mountings of drawings and photographs. It is also used to adhere specimens to SEM Stubs. Any excess cured cement can be easily removed. A 4 oz bottle comes with a brush in the cap.
| 72170 | Rubber Cement | each | 5.25 | Add to Cart |
Low Temperature
Hot Glue Gun
This low temperature mini glue gun is safe and allows for the easy application of the melt glue to the aluminum stub for the mounting of bulk or irregular shaped specimens for SEM. (See reference in Technical Tip #7 of this issue).
Comes complete with a 40" cord, and two glue sticks. Accepts 516" diameter all temperature or low temperature glue sticks. 110 volt, 10 watts.
| 72171-00 | Low Temp Hot Glue Gun | each | $15.00 | Add to Cart |
| 72171-10 | Low-Temp Glue Sticks | 10/pk | $5.00 | Add to Cart |
Technical Tip
The Mounting of Specimens for SEM with the Common Glue Gun
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For a complete listing of Adhesives and Mountants
Conductive
Adhesive Tapes
1)
Scotch Conductive Tapes:
We offer two types of foil: Aluminum foil tape (Scotch 1170) and copper foil tape (Scotch 1181) with conductive adhesive. 3” core, 1⁄4” (6.35mm) width x 54 ft (16.5m) long.
| Technical Data | Copper | Aluminum |
| Foil Thickness, mils | 1.4 | 2 |
| Total Thickness, mils (mm) | 3(.076) | 4(.102) |
| Adhesion oz/ln (N/10mm) | 35(3.81) | 35(3.81) |
| Electrical Resistance through Adhesive ohm/in(ohm/cm) | .005(.032) | .01(.07) |
| Continuous Long Term °C | 155° | 155° |
| Functional Days-Weeks °C | 175° | 175° |
| 77800 | Aluminum Conductive Tape, 1/4" x 18yds | roll | 17.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77799 | Aluminum Conductive Tape, 1/2" x 18yds | roll | 30.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77798 | Aluminum Conductive Tape, 1" x 18yds | roll | 65.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77801 | Copper Conductive Tape, 1/2" x 18yds | roll | 38.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77802 | Copper Conductive Tape, 1/4" x 18yds | roll | 18.00 | Add to Cart |
Double Sided Copper Conductive Tape
With the same technical properties of our 77802 shown above this conductive tape is 12.7mm(W)x16.4m(L).
| 77802-22 | Copper Conductive Tape, Double Sided | each | 39.00 | Add to Cart |
2) SEM Conductive Tapes:
We now offer a new line of conductive tapes, that are electrically conductive and offer a clean background. They were developed especially for SEM.
| Technical Data | Cu Contained Nickel Tape | Al Contained Nickel Tape |
| PAD | Pressed thin Cu | Pressed thin Al |
| Overall Thickness | 0.075mm | 0.09mm |
| PAD | 0.035mm | 0.05mm |
| Adhesive | 0.040mm | 0.04mm |
| Conductive resistivity | 0.004ohm/sq. Inch | 0.008ohm/sq/ Inch |
| Adhesive Power/25mm width | 920 gf | 840 gf |
| Capacity after 60 min | 0.1mm | 0.1mm |
| 77810 | Copper/Nickel Tape | each | 35.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77811 | Copper/Nickel Tape | 5 Rolls/pk | 165.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77813 | Aluminum/Nickel Tape | each | 28.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77814 | Aluminum/Nickel Tape 5 | Rolls/pk | 138.00 | Add to Cart |
3) Double Sided Carbon Tape
With carbon double-sided tape, small particle sizes, such as 15-20 microns, can be mounted on the adhesive and produce good background structure. Our Double sided Carbon tape is also available in five widths to accommodate varying specimen mount surface sizes and applications.
| Technical Data | Double sided Carbon Tape |
| PAD | Isolate unwoved cloth |
| Overall Thickness | 0.16mm |
| PAD | 0.07mm |
| Adhesive | 0.045mmx2 |
| Conductive resistivity | 50ohm/sq.Inch |
| Adhesive Power/25mm width | 1,000 gf |
| Capacity after 60 min | 0.2mm |
| 77816 | Double Sided Adhesive Carbon Tape, 8mm(W) x 20m(L) |
each | 27.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77817 | Double Sided Adhesive Carbon Tape, 8mm(W) x 20m(L) |
5 Rolls/pk | 130.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77817-05 | Double Sided Carbon Tape, 5mm(W)x20m(L) | each | 30.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77817-12 | Double Sided Carbon Tape, 12mm(W)x20m(L) | each | 44.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77817-20 | Double Sided Carbon Tape, 20mm(W)x20m(L) | each | 65.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77817-50 | Double Sided Carbon Tape, 50mm(W)x20m(L) | each | 130.00 | Add to Cart |
Same as above however with Aluminum base as opposed to the unwoven base above. Offers a smoother surface.
| 77817-05-Al | Double Sided Carbon Tape, 5mm(W)x20m(L) | each | 30.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77817-08-Al | Double Sided Carbon Tape, 8mm(W)x20m(L) | each | 38.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77817-12-Al | Double Sided Carbon Tape, 12mm(W)x20m(L) | each | 60.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77817-20-Al | Double Sided Carbon Tape, 20mm(W)x20m(L) | each | 90.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77817-50-AL | Double Sided Carbon Tape, 50mm(W)x20m(L) | each | 170.00 | Add to Cart |
3a) Carbon Conductive Tape, Double Coated
EMS introduces this unique double sided carbon tape which is 260 microns in thickness. The base which is Polycarbonate and 200 microns thick has on both of its sides 30 microns of conductive glue giving it a total thickness of 260 microns. The tape has one transparent liner on one side and a white thicker one on the reverse which protects the tape in shipping. Specifications:
| Core Diameter: | 3” (76mm) |
| Adhesive: | Carbon Filled Acrylic Glur |
| Remover: | Ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol and or alcohol |
| Temperature: | 60ºC(140ºF)-Maximum |
| Impurities: | Cu, Si, Sb, S, Na, P, Fe and Mg* |
These are considered to be small impurities but they may be present
| 77819-12 | Double sided Carbon Conductive Tape, 12mm (W) x 5m (L) | each | 87.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77819-25 | Double Sides Carbon Conductive Tape, 25mm (W )x 5m (L) | each | 87.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77819-65 | Carbon Conductive Tape in sheet form, 65mm (W )x 300mm (L) | each | 29.00 | Add to Cart |
4) Double Sided Conductive Cohesive Sheets
These conductive cohesive sheets offer good adhesion to the specimen and yield good conductivity and background structures, even with particles as small as 15 microns.
Features:
- Minimum impurities - Maximum conductivity.
- Produces minimum gas under vacuum conditions.
- Easy handling.
Technical Data
Sheet size: 5cm(W)x12cm(L)
| Thickness | Adhesive Power | Conductive Resistivity | |
| Silver Sheet | 0.13mm | 880 gf/25mm | 0.00ohm/5mm2 |
| Carbon Sheet | 0.16mm | 1,100 gf/25mm | 4,000ohm/5mm2 |
| 77820 | Silver Cohesive Sheet | 5/pk | 300.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77822 | Carbon Cohesive Sheet | 10/pk | 90.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77822-01 | Carbon Cohesive Sheet - Technical Grade | 10/pk | 42.00 | Add to Cart |
XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3M™ Double Sided Tape 9712
Conductive Tape 9712 is an isotropically conductive pressure sensitive tape. The tape consists of a 3M adhesive loaded with conductive fibers. The result is a double-sided tape providing both good adhesion and good electrical performance with very high conductivity.
The 9712 Tape is an excellent choice when needing to bond your samples for all SEM work.
Specification:
| Adhesive Type: | Filled Acrylic |
| Filler Type | Conductive Fibers |
| Release Liner | Silicone treated PolyCoated Kraft Paper |
| Remover: | Acetone |
| Thickness Approximate: | Tape Only; .005” (.127mm) Release Liner; .004” (.010mm) |
| Temperature Range: | Short Term Exposure; 250ºF (121ºC) Long Term Exposure; 158ºF (70ºC) |
Electrical Properties: Contact Resistance
Substrate Tested
| Aluminum/ | Aluminum/ | Copper/ | Copper/ |
| Aluminum | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Copper |
| <24Ω | <21.5Ω | <16Ω | <.66Ω |
Based upon four wire (Kelvin probe) resistance measurements made with crossed pieces of Foil/Type 9712 or 9713/Rigid plate construction using a 1.0” x 1.0” square piece of 3M tape Type 9712 or 9713. The rigid metal surface was prepared with a Scotch-Brite™ pad to roughen the surface and cleaned with isopropyl alcohol.
Adhesion Properties:
| 20 Min at | 24 Hours at | 20 Min at | 24 Hours at | |
| Substrate | 72°F (22°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 158°F (70°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Stainless Steel | >41(457) | >42(468) | >43(479) | >53(590) |
| Aluminum | >35(390) | >33(367) | >36(401) | >43(479) |
| Copper | >47(412) | >39(434) | >43(479) | >55(613) |
The tape is available in 3 sizes and it comes on a 3” Core(76mm)
| 77808-63 | XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3M™ Double Sided Tape, 9712, 6.35mm (W) x 32.9m (L) | each | 21.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77808-12 | XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3M™ Double Sided Tape, 9712, 12.7mm (W) x 32.9m (L) | each | 31.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77808-25 | XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3M™ Double Sided Tape, 9712, 25mm (W) x 32.9m (L) | each | 52.00 | Add to Cart |
XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3M™ Double Sided Tape 9713
3M™ XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive Tape 9713 is an isotropically conductive pressure sensitive tape. 3M tape 9713 conducts electricity through the thickness (Z-axis) and in the plane of the adhesive (X, Y planes) and is ideal for EMI/RFI shield and EMI/RFI gasket attachment to metal surfaces. The tape consists of a high performance 3M adhesive loaded with conductive fibers. The result is a double-sided tape providing both good adhesion and good electrical performance. The conductive fibers in 3M tape 9713 also provide improved handling characteristics. The 9713 Tape is an excellent choice when needing to bond your samples for all SEM work
Specification:
Electrical Properties: Contact Resistance
| Substrate Tested | |||
| Aluminum/ | Aluminum/ | Copper/ | Copper/ |
| Aluminum | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Copper |
| <2.5Ω | <2.0Ω | <1.0Ω | <0.5Ω |
Based upon four wire (Kelvin probe) resistance measurements made with crossed pieces of Foil/Type 9712 or 9713/Rigid plate construction using a 1.0” x 1.0” square piece of 3M tape Type 9712 or 9713. The rigid metal surface was prepared with a Scotch-Brite™ pad to roughen the surface and cleaned with isopropyl alcohol.
Adhesion Properties:
Adhesion in oz./in(g/cm)
| 15 min. at | 1 hr. at | 24 hr. at | 1 hr. at | 24 hr. at | |
| Substrate | 72°F (22°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 158°F (70°C) | 158°F (70°C) |
| Stainless | |||||
| Steel | > 30 (335) | > 45 (502) | > 50 (558) | > 50 (558) | > 55 (613) |
| Aluminum | > 20 (223) | > 35 (390) | > 40 (446) | > 40 (446) | > 55 (613) |
| Copper | > 20 (223) | > 40 (446) | > 45 (502) | > 40 (446) | > 60 (669) |
The tape is available in 5 sizes and it comes on a 3” Core(76mm)
| 77809-12 | XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3MTM Double Sided Tape, 9713, 12.7mm (W) x 32.9m (L) | each | 52.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77809-25 | XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3MTM Double Sided Tape, 9713, 25mm (W) x 32.9m (L) | each | 86.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77809-100 | XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3MTM Double Sided Tape, 9713, 100mm (W) x 32.9m (L) | each | 349.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77809-60 | XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3MTM Double Sided Tape, 9713, 0.61m (W) x 98.6m (L) | each | 5950.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77809-61 | XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3MTM Double Sided Tape, 9713, 0.61m (W) x 32.9m (L) | each | 1850.00 | Add to Cart |
Z-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3M™ Double Sided Tape, 9703
3M™ Electrically Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape 9703 is a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) transfer tape with anisotropic electrical conductivity. The PSA matrix is filled with conductive particles which allow interconnection between substrates through the adhesive thickness (the “Z-axis”) but are spaced far enough apart for the product to be electrically insulating in the plane of the adhesive. The PSA tack properties and lack of any thermal curing make tape 9703 easy
to use in all applications requiring a conductive tape.
Specification:
| Adhesive Type: | Filled Acrylic Pressure Sensitive |
| Release Liner | Silicone treated PolyCoated Kraft Paper |
| Remover: | Acetone |
| Temperature Range: | Short Term Exposure; 250ºF (121ºC) Long Term Exposure; 158ºF (70ºC) |
| Outgassing:(ASTM E-595) | Total Mass Loss (TML): 0.7% |
Long Term Exposure; 158ºF (70ºC)
| 77809-70 | Z-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3MTM Double Sided Tape, 9703, 6.35mm x 32.9m (1/4” x 36yrds) | each | 45.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77809-80 | Z-Axis Electrically Conductive, 3MTM Double Sided Tape, 9703, 12.7mm x 32.9m (1/2” x 36yrds) | each | 72.00 | Add to Cart |
Scotch Double Sided Tape:
1)
Without backing paper: Scotch 665
This is a non-conductive transparent tape with adhesive on both sides. There is no liner to remove and it is long lasting for permanent applications. 3" (77mm) core and rolls are 36yds (32.9m)L.
| 77101 | Scotch 655 Double Sided, 3/8" | each | 9.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77102 | Scotch 655 Double Sided, 3/4" | each | 7.00 | Add to Cart |
2)
With paper liner: Scotch 666
This is a non-conductive transparent tape with adhesive on both sides and white paper as a liner, which is slit in the center to facilitate its removal. This produces good adhesion and cleanliness. 3" (77mm) core.
| 77115 | Scotch 666 Double Sided Tape, 1/4" | 72yds | each | 19.50 | Add to Cart |
| 77116 | Scotch 666 Double Sided Tape, 1/4" | 72yds | 5 rolls | 98.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77117 | Scotch 666 Double Sided, 3/8" | 36yds | each | 6.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77118 | Scotch 666 Double Sided, 3/4" | 36yds | each | 9.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77119 | Scotch 666 Double Sided, 1 " | 36yds | each | 12.00 | Add to Cart |
Disc
(Tab) Punches
Produces discs (tabs) from sheet materials. Ticket punching type. Comes with adjustable side gauge for centering hole, 2” maximum reach. Weight 10 oz., 6½” long. Useful for punching adhesive tabs for specimen mounts, or producing circle cover slips from ACLAR® films (EMS #50425 or #50426) for growing cells.
Maximum thickness for punching is up to 67-mil (1.7 mm). Disc size available: 5/16”, 3/8”, ½” and 1”. Complete unit includes one punch handle and one punching die.
| 77850-08 | Punch, 5/16” (7.94 mm) Circle | each | $88.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77850-09 | Punch, 3/8” (9.54 mm) Circle | each | $88.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77850-12 | Punch, ½” (12.7 mm) Circle | each | $88.00 | Add to Cart |
| 77850-25 | Punch, 1” (25.4 mm) | each | $225.00 | Add to Cart |