3M 5413 KAPTON POLYIMIDE FILM TAPE, 5.00” WIDE, SOLD BY THE FOOT
3M 5413 KAPTON POLYIMIDE DESCRIPTION
3M 5413 Polyimide Kapton is a flexible film tape renown for its high temperature resistance, flexibility and excellent insulation properties. 3M 5413 utilizes a silicone adhesive that can stick to even the most challenging surfaces (low surface energy substrates). 3M 5413 requires very little pressure for it to attach and when removed, it won’t leave behind any residue. Because of its reliability and safety, 3M 5413 is frequently used in aerospace applications, automotive applications, medical devices and electronic devices. 3M 5413 is primarily used for masking and protecting components on printed circuit boards during manual or automated soldering. However, given 5413’s resistance to high-temperatures, chemicals, UV and even radiation it has a vast array of other applications. Use 3M 5413 as the build platform for your 3D printer as it provides a stable and durable heat resistant surface. Since 3M 5413 has ridiculously high resistance (50 Mega Ohms), it’s perfect for electrical insulating applications: transformer coils, capacitors, circuit boards and even plain old wire & cable splicing. 3M 5413’s silicone adhesive leave no residue when removed, so it’s an ideal release surface for fabricating parts cured at elevated temperatures and for masking components during powder coating. 3M 5413 works well in extreme environments like aerospace, so it can also mask components during vacuum deposition. While 3M 5413 can burn, it’s actually self-extinguishing – even if it catches fire, only the surface level of the tape is charred. This is why 3M 5413 is widely used in aerospace where fire=bad.
Yes, 3M adhesive products are indeed expensive. A full length roll of 3M 5413 in this width will set you back about $800. Buying a full roll of 3M 5413 shouldn’t require cashing in your 401K. We sell this width of 3M 5413 by the foot, so you can buy just what you need and not get “rolled”.
3M 5413 KAPTON POLYIMIDE TAPE FEATURES
• Does not soften at elevated temperatures
• Provides an excellent release surface at high temperatures
• Dimensionally stable at high temperatures
• Flame retardant – protects surfaces and reduces replacement costs
• Chemical resistant – protects surfaces and reduces replacement costs
• Self-extinguishing if ignited by direct contact with flames
• Sticks to challenging, low surface energy substrates
• Very little pressure needed to attach to intended surface
• Unaffected by acids or oils
• Resists the high heat of X-Rays while allowing them to transmit
• Keeps electrical components at a consistent temperature
• Provides excellent insulation without adding significant weight
• Radiation resistant – protects surfaces and reduces replacement costs
• Silicone adhesive allows for high temperature performance
• Reduced adhesive transfer eliminates cleaning
3M 5413 KAPTON POLYIMIDE TAPE APPLICATIONS
• Masking protection of IC components during soldering
• Masking of components during powder coating
• Masking for vacuum deposition
• Build platform of 3D Printers for durable, heat resistant surface
• Release surface in fabrication of parts cured at elevated temperatures
• Electrical insulation and masking
• Coil, transformer, capacitor & switch insulation
• Capacitor insulation
• Circuit board protection
• Splicing wires & cables
• Flexible printed circuits
• X-Ray Tubes & Synchrotron Light Lines
3M 5413 KAPTON POLYIMIDE ACTUAL USE IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
The New Horizons Spacecraft: uses Kapton to keep its electronic temperatures between 10°C and 30°C. The ship could travel more than 3 billion miles (i.e., to Pluto) thanks to Kapton. Kapton ensures the electronic temperatures don't spike or lower, allowing the vessel to run smoothly.
The James Webb Space Telescope: In an aluminized form, Kapton makes up the sun shield of the James Webb Space Telescope.
3M 5413 COUNTS & COSTS
Tape Width: 5.00” (127 mm)
Order Unit: 1 Foot (sold by the foot)
Average Retail Price: $23.95 each
Our Price Per Unit: $13.95 each
3M 5413 PROPERTIES & PERFORMANCE
Physical Properties
Tape Color: Amber
Adhesive Type: Silicone
Backing (Carrier) Material: Polyimide Film
Tape Thickness (without liner): 2.7 mils (0.069 mm)
Performance Characteristics
90˚Peel Adhesion: 22 oz/in of width (ASTM D3330)
Normal Tensile: 33 lb/in of width (ASTM D3579)
Maximum Operating Temperature: 500˚F » 260˚C
Minimum Operating Temperature: -100˚F » -73˚C
Dielectric Strength: 7,000 Volts
Resistivity: 50 Mega Ohms
ABOUT THIS LISTING
This listing is for genuine 3M 5413 Kapton Polyimide Film Tape. This tape is 5.00” Wide and is sold by the foot. Eac unit purchased adds one contiguous foot of length to your order. Images in this listing are original photos of the actual product being offered. Average retail prices are calculated from a variety of distributors and are generally based on the calculated price per square inch of the material being offered.