Kapton® Tape

Kapton Tape - Dunmore Aerospace

Since 1985 Dunmore Aerospace has been providing material solutions for the space industry. Our Kapton® tape consists of polyimide film with a space grade, non-silicone pressure sensitive adhesive. The space flight proven tape is widely used in the aerospace industry due to its wide operation temperature range, superior radiation resistance, and electrical resistant properties.

Reasons to Choose Kapton® Tape

Dunmore’s Kapton® tape is the standard for flight and ground applications in the aerospace industry. Its material properties with respect to mechanical strength, vacuum compatibility, electrical isolation, optical clarity, and high emissivity make the polyimide tape ideal for a host of applications. Our polyimide tape is the go-to material in aerospace integration and test environments. Polyimide tape often sees use in Ground Systems Engineering (GSE) applications like temporary / permanent tiedowns, blanket closeouts, FOD control, harness wrap, and thermal radiation sinks.

One of the primary uses of polyimide tape is for wire harness applications. Since the Kapton® tape is electrically insulative and low outgassing, it is an ideal material as a harness wrap to protect electrical wires from abrasion and electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. In flight applications, polyimide tape has all the same uses as bare Kapton® film but with the convenience of quick attachment associated with tapes.

Material Properties

  • Thickness: 76.2 μm
  • Weight: 96.0 g/m2
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to 125°C
  • PSA Peel Strength: ≥25.0 oz/in

Kapton® Tape Applications

Wire Harness, Credit: Ball Aerospace
Dunmore Kapton Tape - Component Tiedowns
Component Tiedowns, Credit: NASA/JPL

ESD Film Seaming, Credit: NASA/Troy Cryder
MLI Blanket Closeouts

What is Polyimide Tape?

Polyimide tape is made up of a polyimide film and a pressure sensitive adhesive. Polyimide tape is used for applications that require thermal insulation or electrical insulation properties. The standard polyimide tape adhesive is acrylic based and can either be conductive or non-conductive. Polyimide tapes are also resistant against various chemicals.

Contact Us for Polyimide Tape

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