Kapton / Nomex Laminates: High-Temperature Electrical Insulation Solutions

Kapton / Nomex duplex laminates are multilayer materials designed to meet the most demanding environments in terms of Thermal resistance, electrical insulation and durability. The combination of Kapton polyimide film and Nomex aramid paper provides an ultra-high-performance solution suited for critical industrial applications.

These laminates are particularly used in the energy, advanced electronics and rail sectors, where components are subjected to extreme temperatures, high electrical stresses and harsh environments.

At ADDEV Materials, we support manufacturers in the custom selection and transformation of technical laminates, in order to optimise their performance and integration into applications.

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Laminated Kapton Nomex

Structure and composition of Kapton / Nomex laminate

The Kapton / Nomex laminate is based on a high-end technical structure:

  • Kapton → thermal resistance and stability
  • Nomex → electrical insulation

This combination allows for an extremely high-performing material to be obtained.

Duplex laminates offer an optimised solution:

  • duplex → 2 couches, high-performance and controlled solution
  • triplex → 3-ply, enhanced performance

The Kapton/Nomex duplex is particularly suited to applications requiring high performance without excessive complexity.

What is a Kapton / Nomex duplex laminate

A Kapton / Nomex duplex laminate is a material composed of two layers:

  • a Kapton (polyimide) layer ensuring extreme thermal resistance and exceptional stability
  • a Nomex (aramid) layer providing high-performance electrical insulation

This combination allows for the achievement of:

  • a high temperature resistance
  • a Reliable electrical isolation in extreme conditions
  • a Exceptional durability

This is an ideal solution for critical industrial applications.

Technical laminates supplier and custom processing

ADDEV Materials offers conversion capabilities tailored for technical laminates:

Laminated Kapton / Nomex vs. other materials: What's the difference?

Kapton / Nomex laminate positions itself as a high-performance solution for extreme environments.

Laminated Kapton / Nomex vs Nomex / PET

  • Kapton / Nomex → better thermal resistance
  • Nomex / PET → standard solution

Laminated Kapton / Nomex vs Alu / PET

  • Kapton / Nomex → thermal and electrical insulation
  • Aluminium / PET → EMI shielding

Laminated Kapton / Nomex vs. Technical Films

  • high-performance multilayered
  • film → simple solution

In a nutshell

  • choose one Laminated Kapton / Nomex for a Extreme electrical and thermal insulation
  • prioritise other materials for less demanding applications
Alu PET laminate

Industrial applications of Kapton / Nomex laminates

Electrical insulation

  • High-voltage system protection
  • component security

High-temperature environments

  • Extreme thermal resistance
  • stability in harsh conditions

Advanced Energy and Electronics

  • protection of critical systems
  • component reliability

Rail and transport

  • Resistance to thermal and mechanical stress
  • sustainability

General industry

  • applications requiring extreme performance

The industrial markets that use Kapton/Nomex laminates include: * Aerospace * Defence * Automotive * Mass transit * Electrical insulation * Electronics

The laminate Kapton / Nomex is used in:

How to choose the right Kapton / Nomex laminate

The choice depends on :

Thermal resistance

Kapton allows:

  • an outfit for very high temperatures
  • stability in extreme conditions

Critique for energy applications.

2. Electrical Performance

Nomex ensures:

  • high insulation
  • enhanced security

Essential for high-voltage applications.

3. Environmental constraints

To be assessed according to:

  • temperature
  • humidity
  • mechanical stress

Ensures durability.

4. Compatibility with your industrial process

It's important to think ahead:

  • cutting
  • transformation
  • integration

A tailored solution optimises production.

Our strategic partner: DuPont

We are working with DuPont, an actor recognised for the quality and performance of its technical materials.

This partnership allows us to offer:

  • reliable and certified materials
  • Solutions suited to demanding environments
  • consistent performance
Dupont

Why choose ADDEV for your technical laminates

Expertise in multilayer materials

Technical support

Bespoke transformation

Optimising performance

International presence

We help you to improve the reliability and performance of your systems.

Need Kapton / Nomex laminates for your application

Every application requires a tailored solution.

Our experts can help you with :

  • identify the right material
  • optimise your design
  • secure your performance

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FAQ – Kapton / Nomex laminates

This is a multilayer material combining Kapton and Nomex for thermal and electrical insulation.

Kapton offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures.

Kapton/Nomex is suitable for extreme conditions, Nomex/PET for standard applications.

Yes, it is designed for extreme environments.

Yes, they are suitable for critical applications.

Yes, they can be cut and adapted as needed.

They allow multiple properties to be combined into a single material.

The thermal, electrical, and mechanical constraints must be analysed.