Polyimide tape is a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape made of a high-temperature polyimide film coated with an acrylic or silicone adhesive. Its properties of dielectric strength, thermal resistance, and abrasion resistance make it an ideal high-temperature electrical insulation tape.
Also known as poly, Kapton is a high-performance thermoplastic produced by DuPont(r) in the United States. It is a non-reactive, crystalline polyimide with exceptional electrical and mechanical properties, including excellent thermal stability, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability.
Kapton to be an ideal high-temperature material has become a staple for a wide variety of industries. These include aerospace, flexible printed circuits, automotive, electronics, consumer products, and safety industries.
Kapton is The final product is a clear, amber-colored polyimide film that offers high dielectric strength and excellent performance in electrical and thermal insulation.
Available in a variety of thicknesses, sizes, and grades, Kapton is commonly used for insulating capacitors, transformers, coils, and magnetic wires. It is also widely used as anti-static insulation in a variety of applications.
Many different types of polyimide film are available, with varying degrees of abrasion and oxidation resistance.
It's a remarkably flexible, durable material that can be manufactured in a wide range of shapes and sizes. This makes it a candidate for laminated, metalized, and punch-formed applications.
Polyimide Tape is available in a variety of colors to match specific application requirements. It is commonly supplied in amber, but it can be produced through our process into red, green, and clear to meet color coding needs.
Unlike some other heat-resistant adhesives, polyimide is not susceptible to deterioration under extreme temperatures. Moreover, it maintains its adhesive performance and can be removed without leaving any residue behind.
Our full line of polyimide tapes includes tapes coated with acrylic or silicone adhesive and cling film options designed for high temperature electrical applications such as coil insulation, wave soldering, powder coating masking, and more.
For more information on our polyimide tapes or to discuss your particular application needs, contact a representative today.
Some of the most common uses for polyimide tape are in wire harnesses, in-flight and ground applications in the aerospace industry as well as on the international space station to temporarily fix a leak.
Another common use is in the automobile industry where it is used to wrap switches, diaphragms, sensors, and coils in seat heaters. This ensures that the seat heaters remain at a consistent temperature and don't catch fire.
Kapton tapes are also frequently used in the aviation industry for insulation of aircraft and spacecraft wings. Its material properties with respect to mechanical strength, vacuum compatibility, electrical isolation, optical clarity and high emissivity make it an essential part of a range of aerospace integration and test environments.
