Frequently Asked Questions About Polyonics® Engineered Tapes

Engineered Tapes For Your Components and Products

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9” x 1640’ (PI and PET), 9’ x 1000’ (AL)
Yes, the static dissipative coating will function to its 105 to 109 ohms value
No. The static dissipative coating is a cross linked polymer matrix that does not rely on water to function. However, the presence of water in the environment of the application (in the form of humidity) will affect the amount of static charge available.
The film does not. The adhesives do contain some small amounts of solvents that will initially be released, but should not have an adverse affect on the application. Testing of sample is advised.
Yes we manufacture a clear, ultra-high temperature silicone adhesive.
Yes. We offer a variety of liners to best suit the die-cut process including polycoated Kraft, super calendared Kraft, polyester, 55# Glassine and fluorinated polyester.
Yes. We guarantee no more than (2) splices per MOQ (9" x 1640’ for PI and PET and 9" x 1000’ for AL). The splices are predominantly adhesive related, but may also include film splices as well.
Depending on the volume that you wish to order, we may be able to consider it.
We have good experience printing on the tapes however, the best practice is for us to supply the specific tape sample to a converter/printer to test the exact process.
Yes. Depending on the specific tape chosen, we can manufacture the tapes in a variety of colors on a custom construction basis.
Our silicone adhesive based tapes are designed to leave little-to-no residue. However, since every application requires varying levels of permissible residue, the best practice is to test the tapes in your exact process.
We do manufacture a variety of acrylic and silicone adhesives that can be applied to these tapes on a custom construction basis.
Yes. The XT-626 offers both halogen free flame retardant and static dissipative performance.
No. Our flame retardant tapes do not contribute to the burn process and act to retard the propagation of a flame.
Durable topcoat surfaces incorporate a variety of specially formulated conductive elements that help dissipate charges and further protect ESDS devices, and their low charging PSAs reduce the chance of charged insulators damaging those devices during liner removal, tape application and tape removal.
Polyonics' halogen-free, flame-retardant tapes engineered with proprietary FlameGard technology combine several chemical and physical mechanisms to effectively control heat transfer, oxygen availability, material decomposition and the generation of flammable gases to help prevent the propagation of fire.
There is some confusion on the naming convention. ESD is the act of an electrostatic charge being discharged. However, ESD is sometimes used to describe a tape that acts to dissipate the charge. The more appropriate name is static dissipative tape. It properly describes the function of a tape i.e. a tape that dissipates charges in a safe manner before they can build up and damage the component or product.
Yes. We can make double coated tapes on a custom construction basis.
Yes. We manufacture our adhesives and, depending on the volume and application, will consider selling them as transfer adhesives.
The temperature range varies depending on the film and adhesive used in the construction. Please refer to the technical data sheet (TDS) links shown on the ESD, hi-temp and flame "Product Selection" charts.
Yes. Our polyimide tapes have dielectric breakdown rating greater than a 6000 volts and are recommended by NEMA for coils, motors, etc. for up to class 220C.
The dielectric breakdown varies depending on the particular construction. Please refer to the technical data sheets (TDS) links shown on the ESD, hi-temp and flame "Product Selection" charts.
Polyonics does a considerable amount of testing on the major chemicals used in a variety of industries. However, the best path is to sample the particular tape that best fits your application in the exact environment that it will be used to determine its ability to resist chemicals.
Yes. We can make widths as narrow as 2.75".
Yes. Up to 12".
Yes. We supply the tapes with a standard liner that allows for die or hand cutting. We also offer a variety of other liners (polycoated Kraft, super calendared Kraft, polyester, 55# Glassine and fluorinated polyester, etc.) so we can best match each die cut operation.
We do a considerable amount of temperature testing of the tapes and list their operating temperature ranges in the product technical data sheets (TDS) links listed online in the "Product Selection" charts under each type of tape. However, the best path is to sample the particular tape that best fits your application in the exact environment that it will be used to determine its ability to resist your temperature specs.
For polyimide and polyester tape the maximum length is 1640’. For aluminum it is 1000’.
A film or foil with a pressure sensitive adhesive and liner applied to one side of the film or foil.
A film or foil with pressure sensitive adhesive and liner applied to both sides of the film/foil. The primary use for a double sided tape is to attach one component to another while providing additional thermal, electrical, ESD, flame retardant, etc. protection.
A double sided layer of adhesive with liners on both sides. Used to laminate onto a film or foil or to attach two components together. Some transfer adhesives include performance characteristics such as flame retardant, low peel voltage, etc.

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