Film-Polyester Tapes Backing Substrates Polyester films have excellent dimensional stability, high tensile, tear, and impact strengths, and ultimate elongation up to 120% of its original dimensions. These films exhibit low water absorption and good resistance to oils, greases, strong acids, and organic solvents. They also retain electrical properties, dielectric strength and dielectric constant in continuous operating temperatures from -100°F to 350°F (-73°C to 177°C). Applications include transformer and capacitor wrapping, printed circuit board fabrication, splicing tapes, composite bonding protection, and low-cost masking.
Glass-Cloth Double Sided Tapes Backing Substrates Glass cloth offers excellent abrasion resistance and mechanical properties, as well as high tensile strength and extreme temperature resistance. Service temperatures range from -100°F to +500°F (-73°C to 260°C). Highly conformable and flexible, glass cloth has the unique ability to absorb insulating varnishes, which makes them an excellent choice in the electrical market. Applications include electrical insulation, coil and motor wrappings, and general industrial applications.
Glass-Silicone Tapes Backing Substrates Silicone glass provides temperature resistance from -85°F to +500°F (-62°C to +260°C) and exceptional tensile strength and abrasion resistance. Applications include thermal spray, grit blasting, electrical and thermal insulation gaskets, heat sealing, and diaphragms.
Foil-Copper Tapes Backing Substrates Aluminum and copper foil tapes offer high conformability, conductivity, and reflectivity at elevated temperatures. Aluminum is available with a fiberglass laminate for applications requiring higher tear strengths. Service temperatures range from -100°F to +500°F (-73°C to +260°C). Applications include thermal spray, aircraft repainting, EMI/RFI shielding, and electroplating.