Product Details:
| Temperature Class | Class H |
| Film Width | 1000 mm |
| Adhesive Type | Non Adhesive |
| Application | Aerospace, Motor Insulation, Cable Wrap, Electronics, Transformers, Flexible PCB |
| Color | Amber |
| Dielectric Strength | 200 kV/mm |
| Form | Roll |
| Flame Rating | UL94 V0 |
| Brand Type | Kapton Type |
Polyimide (PI) film is a high-performance polymer thin-film recognized for its exceptional thermal stability, mechanical toughness, and superior electrical insulation. It is a flexible, typically amber-colored material made from aromatic dianhydrides and diamines (such as PMDA and ODA). Known as an all-purpose "green guardian" in high-tech manufacturing, it is used extensively in environments that exceed the capabilities of conventional polymer films.
Key Description & Characteristics:
- Thermal Resistance: Retains properties from cryogenic temperatures () up to (useful range) without melting, often carbonizing at extreme heat instead of flowing.
- Electrical Insulation: Offers high dielectric strength (typically ) and low dielectric constant, making it ideal for flexible printed circuits.
- Mechanical Toughness: High tensile strength and resistance to fatigue under repeated flexing.
- Chemical Stability: Excellent resistance to most organic solvents, oils, and chemicals.
- Radiation Resistance: Maintains integrity under high-dose ionising radiation, suitable for space and nuclear environments.
- Formability: Thin, flexible, and available in many thicknesses (e.g., 8 µm to 125 µm).
Common Applications:
- Electronics: Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC), OLED displays, tape automated bonding (TAB), and smartphone components.
- Aerospace: Multi-layer insulation blankets (MLI), wiring harness insulation.
- Industrial: Motor slot liners, transformer insulation, and harsh environment labeling.
