Kapton Ò is a registered Trade Mark of DuPont Ô
KaptonÒ Tape and Dots are based on Dupont Ô "Kapton Ò” film. Kapton Ò is backed with a clear silicone pressure
sensitive adhesive and has been successfully used at temperatures
up to 400° C and
only begins to char at 800° C. These properties
result in a tape with remarkable dimensional stability and
excellent electrical and physical properties over a wide range
of temperatures (-8° C to
+370 ° C).
Application
Adhesive
KaptonÒ tape is an insulation tape for extreme temperatures,
with excellent resistance to thermal radiation. This makes
it ideal for masking Gold edge fingers and edge connectors
during soldering and reflow soldering processes within the
PCB assembly industry.
Availability
KaptonÒ Tape is available in 3, 6, 9, 12, 19 and 25mm
width rolls (Other sizes may be available). Each roll is 33
metres long. KaptonÒ Dots are available in 4, 6,
9 and 12mm diameter and supplied per 1000 dots.
Physical
Properties
| Adhesive
Type: |
Silicone |
| Backing
Thickness (mm): |
0.025 |
| Total
Thickness (mm): |
0,065 |
| Peel
Strength (N/cm): |
2.2 |
| Tensile
Strength (N/cm): |
53
N/10mm |
| Elongation
(%): |
50 |
| Temperature
Range: |
Continuous
180 short periods up to 370° |
Chemical
Properties
| PH
value of aqueous extract:
|
4.0
- 6.0
|
| Freedom
from corrosive sulphur:
|
No
stain on copper
|
Chemical
& Solvent Resistance
| Bacteria
& Fungi:
|
Excellent
|
| Water:
|
Excellent
|
| Salt
water:
|
Excellent
|
| Acids:
|
Excellent
|
Resistant
to most alcohols, esters, and oils, but not to Aliphatic &
Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
Storage
& Application
| Storage:
|
The
conditions under which this product is stored may affect
its performance. Storage should be in dry, well ventilated
rooms with a constitute temperature of around 20° C and
should be protected from continuous exposure to direct
sunlight.
|
| Method
of Application:
|
The
product should always be applied to clean, dry, surfaces.
|
Kapton Ò is a registered Trade Mark of DuPont Ô
The Company warrants only that the Goods will correspond as to the quality and description with the Company’s own specifications as set out in each product data sheet and all other terms conditions or warranties relating to the quality and/ or fitness for any particular purpose whether express or implied are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. It is therefore the Buyers responsibility to satisfy itself by inspection and testing of samples prior to placing any orders as to the purpose for which he requires the Goods and or particular conditions of use that will apply to the Goods and or the suitability or performance of the Goods when used in combination with any other Goods or materials, in any specific environment and in any process. In no event shall the Company be responsible for special, incidental or consequential damages, whether the claim is in contract, negligence or otherwise.
