Kapton® Polyimide Film Tape
EMS Catalog #77708-Series
Kapton Tape is made from DuPont Kapton® HN general purpose film with silicon adhesive. It has been used in applications at temperatures as low as -269°C (-452°F) and as high as 260°C (500°F). Kapton® HN is the recommended choice for applications that require an all-polyimide film with an excellent balance of properties over a wide range of temperatures.
Product Features
- Thin and conformable enabling masking of uneven surfaces
- Wide operating temperature range up to 500°F
- Removes cleanly without adhesive residue after exposure to heat
- High performance silicone adhesive
- High strength backing provides superior resistance to puncture and tear
- Resistance to chemical attack
Applications
- High Temperature Masking
- Protection of circuit board gold finger contacts during wave solder
- Insulation on Transformers, Motors and Coils
- Fiber Optics Cables
- Solar Panels
Specifications
| Color | Amber |
| Adhesion Type | Silicone |
| Film Thickness | 1 Mil |
| Total Thickness w/Adhesive, Standard | 2.7 Mil |
| Total Thickness w/Adhesive, Thin | 2.5 Mil |
| Total Thickness w/Adhesive, Double-Sided | 4 Mil |
| Total Thickness w/Adhesive, Low-Static | 2.6 Mil |
| Adhesion to Steel | 25 oz/inch |
| Tensile Strength | 30 (lbs/inch) |
| Elongation | >40% |
| Dielectric Strength | 8,000 volts |
| UL-94 Flammability Rating | V-0 |
| Insulation Resistance | 1,000,000 mega ohms |
| Electrolytic Corrosion Factor | 1 |
| Insulation Class, centigrade | 180°C |
| Temperature Resistance | 260°C (500°F) |
| Resistance to acids, oils, solvemts | Excellent |
| Length | 36 yards |
Due to the variety of possible end-uses, it is ultimately the responsibility of the customer to determine a product's suitability for a particular application.
Kapton® is a trademark of DuPont
