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Kapton tape: thermal insulation and high strength

What is Kapton tape?

Le Kapton tape is a high-performance technical adhesive designed for extreme environments. It consists of a polyimide film (Kapton®) developed by DuPont™, coated with an silicone adhesive or acrylic. This ribbon is distinguished by its exceptional thermal resistancehis chemical resistance and its electrical insulating properties. 

It is particularly used in demanding fields such as electronics, aeronautics, automotive and space applications. Its dimensional stability and its amber transparency makes it an ideal insulation solution for printed circuits, sensitive components or soldering areas. 

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Advantages of Kapton adhesives

Kapton adhesive offers unique performance in the face of the most extreme stresses: 

  • Exceptional thermal resistance from -269°C to +260°C. 
  • Excellent chemical resistance solvents, oils, acids. 
  • Dimensional stability even at high temperatures. 
  • Excellent conformability on uneven surfaces. 
  • Low outgassing ideal for vacuum or space environments. 
  • High cleanliness No residue after removal. 

Electronics sector 

Le Kapton tape is a must for : 

  • Le masking of printed circuits during wave soldering. 
  • L'insulation of sensitive components (capacitors, resistors). 
  • La protection of connectors and cables during high-temperature tests. 

Aerospace sector 

Thanks to its extreme resistance, it is used for : 

  • L'thermal insulation of bundles in the cabins. 
  • La protection of on-board components subjected to violent thermal cycles. 
  • Applications in vacuum environment (low-outgassing). 

Automotive sector 

Used in engine management systems, thermal sensorsor high-performance batteriesKapton tape guarantees long-lasting resistance to heat and vibration. 

Laboratories and the medical industry 

Sa cleanlinesshis chemical resistanceand its stability make it compatible with controlled or sterile environments: masking during sterilisation processes, isolation in analysis equipment, etc. 

ADDEV Materials offers you a rigorous selection of industrial quality Kapton adhesive tapes tailored to your specific requirements: 

  • Original DuPont™ Kapton® Tapes or compatible. 
  • Wide choice of thicknesses and formats from 25 µm to 100 µm. 
  • Versions with silicone or acrylic adhesive as required. 
  • Custom cutting rolls, cakes, customised formats. 
  • Fast delivery and technical support for your sensitive projects. 

 

Our team can help you select the right product for your temperature, chemical resistance or mechanical constraints. 

Our experts in technical tapes are at your disposal. 
 📞 Contact us as of now for technical support and a quick quote on our adhesive tapes Kapton. 

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FAQ - Kapton tape

The ribbon Kapton is a technical adhesive tape based on film polyimideknown for his extreme thermal resistance and its chemical and electrical stability. It is used in electronics, aerospace and vacuum or highly constrained environments. 

The ribbon Kapton is used for electrically isolate components, protect printed circuit boards during welding, or masking sensitive areas in high-temperature environments. It is also suitable for space or vacuum environments thanks to its low outgassing. 

Yes. The ribbon Kapton generally withstands temperatures between -269 °C and +260 °Cor more depending on the model. It retains its mechanical and insulating properties even in extreme thermal conditions. 

Absolutely. Thanks to its very high dielectric strengththe ribbon Kapton is used as electrical insulator in electronic circuits, motors, transformers and high-voltage applications. 

No. One of the advantages of Kapton is that it can be removed cleanlyEven after exposure to heat, no adhesive residue is left on components or circuit boards. 

The ribbon Kapton is widely used in electronics, aeronautics, space, medical and laboratories. It is ideal for high-temperature, vacuum applicationsor requiring a low outgassing and a excellent dimensional stability.