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Protective Coatings for Circuit Boards
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Shield circuit boards from flux, solder, conformal coatings, and high temperatures. Heat resistant up to 640° F, these temporary coatings are most often used to protect open through-holes and components during wave soldering. Coatings can also act as a short-term adhesive to keep parts in place when you’re soldering a two-sided SMT circuit board. An alternative to masking tapes that require cutting to shape, these gel coatings flow easily into small spaces and don’t leave a residue when removed. They’re also known as solder masks. Product regulations restrict sales to the listed jurisdictions/areas.
Choose wash-away coatings if you use a water-based cleaning process such as a batch or in-line cleaning system. Wash-away coatings with a one-hr. overall dry time are nonflammable. They’re not completely water soluble, so they can’t be used in closed-loop cleaning systems. Coatings with a two-hr. overall dry time are completely water soluble for use in closed-loop cleaning systems. They’re slightly flammable.
Choose peel-away coatings if you use a solvent-based cleaning process or don’t clean your circuit boards. Coatings with a 15-min. overall dry time cure more evenly than peel-away coatings with a one-hr. overall dry time, so they can be applied in thick layers. They’re also nonflammable. Peel-away coatings with a one-hr. overall dry time produce low odors because they don’t contain ammonia.
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Container Size, fl. oz. | Consistency | Touch, min. | Overall | Max. Temp., °F | Specifications Met | For Use On | Color | Features | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Wash Away | |||||||||||
8 | Gel | 60 | 1 hrs. | 640° | MIL-STD-2000 | Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Gold, Silver | Blue | __ | Outside United States and Canada | 000000 | 000000 |
8 | Gel | 60 | 2 hrs. | 640° | __ | Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Gold, Silver | Red | Closed-Loop Compatible | Outside United States and Canada | 000000 | 00000 |
Peel Away | |||||||||||
8 | Gel | 15 | 15 min. | 640° | MIL-STD-2000 | Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Gold, Silver | White | __ | Outside United States and Canada | 000000 | 00000 |
8 | Gel | 60 | 1 hrs. | 640° | MIL-STD-2000 | Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Gold, Silver | Red | __ | Outside United States and Canada | 000000 | 00000 |
Masking Tape Shapes for Electronics
Use these convenient cut shapes to mask holes, fastener heads, and small areas while soldering. This polyimide tape dissipates heat and is an excellent electrical insulator.
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Dia. | Overall Thick. | Material | Adhesive Type | Temperature Range, °F | Spool Material | Voltage Rating | Specifications Met | Color | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
1/4" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | __ | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 |
1/4" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | Cardboard | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 1,000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | __ | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | Cardboard | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 1,000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | __ | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | Cardboard | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 1,000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | __ | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 50 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | Cardboard | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 500 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | __ | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 50 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | Cardboard | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 250 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | Cardboard | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 250 | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | Cardboard | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 250 | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | Cardboard | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | Cardboard | 6,500V | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
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OD | ID | Overall Thick. | Material | Adhesive Type | Temperature Range, °F | Voltage Rating | Specifications Met | Color | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
1/2" | 5/32" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | 8,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 45 | 00000000 | 000000 |
1" | 13/32" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | 8,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 3/4" | 7/8" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | 8,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 17 | 00000000 | 00000 |
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Wd. | Lg. | Overall Thick. | Material | Adhesive Type | Temperature Range, °F | Voltage Rating | Specifications Met | Color | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
1/2" | 1/2" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | 8,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 64 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3/4" | 3/4" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | 8,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 40 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1" | 1" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | 8,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2" | 2" | 0.0025" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -100° to 500° | 8,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 15 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Masking Tape for Electronics
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Use this tape to wrap and splice cables, mask components while soldering, or as a 3D printing surface. It dissipates heat and is an excellent electrical insulator.
Tape with silicone adhesive withstands higher temperatures than tape with acrylic adhesive.
Wd. | Overall Thick. | Temperature Range, °F | Voltage Rating | Dielectric Strength | Color | Each | |
3 ft. | |||||||
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Acrylic Adhesive | |||||||
Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | |||||||
4" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
Silicone Adhesive | |||||||
Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | |||||||
4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
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Acrylic Adhesive | |||||||
Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | |||||||
1/8" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
6" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
Silicone Adhesive | |||||||
Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | |||||||
1/8" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/8" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 00000000 | 000000 |
108 ft. | |||||||
Acrylic Adhesive | |||||||
Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | |||||||
1/8" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Silicone Adhesive | |||||||
Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | |||||||
1/8" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 1/2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | Amber | 00000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 4,000 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 4,000 V/mil | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Super-Thin Masking Tape for Electronics
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At half the thickness of our other masking tape for electronics, this polyimide tape conforms easily. Use it to mask components while soldering or to wrap and splice cables. It dissipates heat and is an excellent electrical insulator.
Wd. | Lg., ft. | Overall Thick. | Material | Adhesive Type | Temperature Range, °F | Voltage Rating | Color | Each | |
1/4" | 108 | 0.0015" | Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -40° to 400° | 4,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/2" | 108 | 0.0015" | Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -40° to 400° | 4,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 108 | 0.0015" | Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -40° to 400° | 4,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 108 | 0.0015" | Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -40° to 400° | 4,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 108 | 0.0015" | Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -40° to 400° | 4,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 108 | 0.0015" | Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -40° to 400° | 4,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3" | 108 | 0.0015" | Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -40° to 400° | 4,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
4" | 108 | 0.0015" | Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -40° to 400° | 4,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | 108 | 0.0015" | Polyimide Plastic | Silicone | -40° to 400° | 4,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Antistatic Electrical Tape
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A coating on this polyimide tape minimizes ESD (electrostatic discharge) when unwound from the roll and also during removal.
Use tape with acrylic adhesive where silicone contamination is a concern, such as surfaces to which you’re applying paint or other adhesives.
Wd. | Overall Thick. | Material | Temperature Range, °F | Voltage Rating | Specifications Met | Color | Each | |
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Silicone Adhesive | ||||||||
1/4" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
7/8" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
4" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
108 ft. | ||||||||
Acrylic Adhesive | ||||||||
1/2" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 6,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 6,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 6,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 6,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
Silicone Adhesive | ||||||||
1/4" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
5/8" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
7/8" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
3" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
4" | 0.0026" | Polyimide Plastic | -40° to 355° | 7,000V | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |