Copper foil tape comes from a thick, rolled strip of copper, typically backed with thermal tape. The copper strips are woven onto a baking sheet to form a pattern, which is then used for electrical and plumbing applications. Copper foil tapes come in a variety of thicknesses, which correspond to the amount of electrical or plumbing conductivity that they offer. The type of foil that is used in the construction of copper foil tapes is also determined by the application.
Copper foil tape comes in a variety of different colors. Some are smooth and flat, some have a bumpy surface, called a texture, and others still have a plastic texture to them. Copper foil tapes may be white, blue, black, clear-anodized aluminum, or anodized copper. There are also many specialty coatings on copper foil tapes, such as glow in the dark, anti-static, silver, gold, and even melamine.
This type of copper foil tape provides high-performance radiation protection and thermal insulation. It also has a strong adhesive property, which means that it can be applied very easily. In addition to these benefits, it also resists abrasion, chemical damage, and impact damage. It provides high-temperature resistance and extreme weather protection, which means that it can be used in place of lead-based solder insulators in thermal or cooling tubes, fryers, industrial ovens, smokestacks, and vacuum bottles. Copper foil tape comes with a special non-tarnishment, slip resistance, and impact resistance properties that make it ideal for use in many applications.
This type of copper foil tape has both high tensile strength and a low modulus of elasticity, making it suitable for both pulling and stretching. It has a high electrical and thermal conductivity, which means that it is useful in wiring and soldering, sealing, and embossing, as well as for forming sheet metal parts. It is also used in the aerospace and defense industries for radar reflectors, coating, shields, and chalks. The high tensile strength of the copper foil tape ensures a long service life, which means that it is cost-effective over many years.
This is one of the three types of thermoplastics that uses a unique combination of copper foil tape and a hardener. The hardener is a combination of silicon carbide and boron nitride, which form a very strong adhesive when combined with the tape. When the hardener is applied to the adhesive, the tape's surface tension pulls the adhesive into the center, creating a strong, smooth, and flat surface. The friction also holds the metal together, which provides an exceptionally smooth, flat, and professional-looking surface. The moisture resistance helps to protect against rusting.
The other two types of thermoplastics are made of pure copper and a combination of boron and silicon carbide. Although they do not contain boron or silicon carbide, they do provide a higher level of tackiness for applying more pressure, because they have a higher thermal conductivity. They also combine high tensile strength with low thermal conductivity, making them good choices for bonding, welding, riveting, mounting, and soldering. Their combination provides a good compromise of both high heat and low friction, providing excellent thermal and mechanical properties for a wide range of uses. Copper Foil Tape meets the needs of any application that requires a durable, flat, easily cleaned, and versatile adhesive.
