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Masking Tape for Electronics

Use this tape to wrap and splice cables or to mask components while soldering. It dissipates heat and is an excellent electrical insulator.
Tape with acrylic adhesive resists solvents and chemicals, so it’s often used in labs. Tape that meets ASTM E595, a standard set by NASA, will produce almost no volatile emissions, even in a high vacuum. It's a great choice for use around your most sensitive electronics.
Tape with silicone adhesive withstands higher temperatures than tape with acrylic adhesive. It holds fast on engines, generators, and other machines that produce heat.
Wd. | Overall Thick. | Temperature Range, °F | Voltage Rating | Dielectric Strength | Specifications Met | 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 | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
15 ft. | ||||||||
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 | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/8" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | 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 | ASTM E595 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | ASTM E595 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | ASTM E595 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | ASTM E595 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | ASTM E595 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | ASTM E595 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.0025" | -20° to 350° | 7,000V | 2,800 V/mil | ASTM E595 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Silicone Adhesive | ||||||||
Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | ||||||||
1/8" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | Not Rated | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | Not Rated | UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 1/2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 00000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 2,850 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
4" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
4" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 4,000 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.0025" | -40° to 500° | 6,500V | 2,600 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
6" | 0.0035" | -100° to 500° | 10,000V | 4,000 V/mil | MIL-P-46112, UL 510 | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.



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 |


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 |


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 |
Heat-Transfer Tape

Quickly conduct heat away from electronic components. Tape is made of Kapton® polyimide for excellent electrical isolation, and the thermally conductive silicone facing gives it a nonstick surface.
Wd. | Overall Thick. | Material | Facing Material | Adhesive Type | Temperature Range, °F | Voltage Rating | Thermal Conductivity | Color | Each | |
3 ft. | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/2" | 0.0045" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone Rubber | Acrylic | -20° to 300° | Not Rated | 0.6 W/m-K | Green | 0000000 | 000000 |
1" | 0.0045" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone Rubber | Acrylic | -20° to 300° | Not Rated | 0.6 W/m-K | Green | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 0.0045" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone Rubber | Acrylic | -20° to 300° | Not Rated | 0.6 W/m-K | Green | 0000000 | 00000 |
54 ft. | ||||||||||
1/2" | 0.0045" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone Rubber | Acrylic | -20° to 300° | Not Rated | 0.6 W/m-K | Green | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 0.0045" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone Rubber | Acrylic | -20° to 300° | Not Rated | 0.6 W/m-K | Green | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 0.0045" | Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | Silicone Rubber | Acrylic | -20° to 300° | Not Rated | 0.6 W/m-K | Green | 0000000 | 000000 |
Electrical-Insulating Mounting Tape

This chemical-resistant tape has adhesive on both sides.
Kapton® polyimide plastic tape withstands a wide range of temperatures.
Wd. | Lg., ft. | Overall Thick. | Adhesive Location | Adhesive Type | Temperature Range, °F | Dielectric Strength | Voltage Rating | Color | Each | |
Kapton® Polyimide Plastic | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8" | 15 | 0.0056" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 7,700 V/mil | 7,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/8" | 15 | 0.0096" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 3,900 V/mil | 17,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 15 | 0.0056" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 7,700 V/mil | 7,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 15 | 0.0096" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 3,900 V/mil | 17,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 15 | 0.0056" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 7,700 V/mil | 7,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 15 | 0.0096" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 3,900 V/mil | 17,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 15 | 0.0056" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 7,700 V/mil | 7,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 15 | 0.0096" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 3,900 V/mil | 17,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 15 | 0.0056" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 7,700 V/mil | 7,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 15 | 0.0096" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 3,900 V/mil | 17,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 15 | 0.0056" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 7,700 V/mil | 7,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
2" | 15 | 0.0096" | Both Sides | Acrylic | -40° to 300° | 3,900 V/mil | 17,000V | Amber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Adhesive-Back Thermocouple Probes for Surfaces

Simply peel off the adhesive backing on these probes and press them onto a surface to measure its temperature. Without bulky mounting hardware, the thin sensor can slide into crammed spots. You can connect them to controllers, thermometers, and other temperature reading devices to view and store measurements. Pick the thermocouple type that best covers the temperature range you expect your surface to be. Make sure the thermocouple type you choose is compatible with the device you plan to connect it to.
These thermocouples are manufactured to conform to ASTM E230 for accuracy. Accuracy is how far off the reported value is from the actual temperature.
Note: When installing probes with wire leads, the red wire is negative.
Probe | Cable | Wire Lead | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Response Time, sec. | Max. Temp., °F | Accuracy | Sensor Type | Material | Max. Temp., °F | Lg. | Gauge | Each | |
4 ft. Cable | ||||||||||||
Type J | ||||||||||||
Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
1 1/4" | 1" | 1/16" | 2 | 400° | ±4° F between 32° to 400° F | Exposed | Fiberglass | 900° | 1 1/4" | 30 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Type K | ||||||||||||
Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
1 1/4" | 1" | 1/16" | 2 | 400° | Not Rated below 32° F ±4° F between 32° to 400° F | Exposed | Fiberglass | 900° | 1 1/4" | 30 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Type T | ||||||||||||
Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
1 1/4" | 1" | 1/16" | 2 | 400° | Not Rated below 32° F ±1.8° F between 32° to 240° F ±0.75% above 240° F | Exposed | Fiberglass | 900° | 1 1/4" | 30 | 0000000 | 00000 |
8 ft. Cable | ||||||||||||
Type J | ||||||||||||
Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
1 1/4" | 1" | 1/16" | 2 | 400° | ±4° F between 32° to 400° F | Exposed | Fiberglass | 900° | 1 1/4" | 30 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Type K | ||||||||||||
Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
1 1/4" | 1" | 1/16" | 2 | 400° | Not Rated below 32° F ±4° F between 32° to 400° F | Exposed | Fiberglass | 900° | 1 1/4" | 30 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Type T | ||||||||||||
Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
1 1/4" | 1" | 1/16" | 2 | 400° | Not Rated below 32° F ±1.8° F between 32° to 240° F ±0.75% above 240° F | Exposed | Fiberglass | 900° | 1 1/4" | 30 | 0000000 | 00000 |