Self-Fusing Tape (Check out Arlon SFT!!!!)
Arlon and MOX-Tape® silicone tapes are produced
from specially formulated silicone rubber. They bond irreversibly
to provide an insulative barrier that is resistant to moisture,
oxygen, ozone and corona over a wide temperature range (-65oF
up to +500oF). Our products provide superior electrical
insulation with a dielectric strength of 300 VPM minimum at 356oF/180oC.
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Silicone Tape Brochure.
Typical
Properties
Thermal Stability...........................356oF/180oC
Temperature Range.......................-65oF
to +500oF (-54oC to +260oC)
Volume Resistivity........................1013
ohm-cm min. (ASTM D257)
Self Adhesion...............................2 p.p.i.
min. (ASTM D2148)
Hardness.....................................50±10
Shore A (ASTM D2240)
Moisture Absorption......................0.9% (46 hrs.
in H20 @ 70oF)
Arlon Tape and MOX-Tape product shelf life is 12 months from the date of manufacture when stored at 70 ± 5°F. This statement applies to all fiberglass-supported and unsupported MOX-Tapes and all unsupported Arlon tapes (-P0, -P1, -P2, -P3, -P6, -M0, -M1, -M5, -M6, -M7, and -PU tape suffixes).
-PU Tape is UL recognized - See Arlon's UL reference card
Note: The above properties are published as a guide only, and should not be used for specifications without testing in your own
laboratory.
Performance Advantages
• Resists moisture, oxygen, and ozone to assure continuous high insulation values.
• Conforms smoothly when wrapped around complex forms.
• Bonds to itself at room temperature within 24 hours.
• Remains non-tacky to the touch and does not adhere to other surfaces, or substrates.
• Insulates with single wrap, thereby reducing labor time and cost.
• Dampens vibration and resists heat and mechanical shock as well as corona.
• Inherently flame retardant and when burned forms a non-conductive ash. Meets the horizontal burn test criteria prescribed in FAR 25.853.
• 30 (SA) & 40 (SB) series MOX-Tapes® provide a uniform thickness even around sharp edges. Fiberglass fabric, encapsulated inside the silicone rubber, prevents wicking and maintains high insulation resistance under high humidity conditions. These controlled stretch tapes provide a uniform insulation barrier.
• All tapes are protected by a special interleaved liner.
Self Fusing Tape Applications
Arlon MOX-Tape® Fiberglass Reinforced Tapes
These self-fusing silicone rubber tapes incorporate a
sinusoidal fiberglass fabric that gives a controlled elongation and
increased tear resistance. The 30 series (formerly SA series) has
a minimum elongation before fracture of 25% and the 40 series (formerly SB series)
has a minimum elongation before fracture of 15%. This reinforcement provides excellent
mechanical characteristics while allowing the tape to conform to irregular
shapes. The table below lists a few examples of reinforced tapes that
are available.
Also available are rectangular and tapered cross section non-reinforced
MOX-Tapes® (series 10 and 20 respectively, formerly
600-R and 600-T). Contact Us.
| Arlon Rectangular Tape |
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Rectangular tape is of uniform
thickness and is ideal for applications where a smooth, even layer
of tape is not required. MOX-Tape® 10 series (formerly 600-R series)
rectangular unsupported tapes, which also meet various military and
aerospace specifications, are also available. Contact
Us.
| Arlon LevelWrap® Tape |
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LevelWrap® has tapered edges
and a colored line along its apex. The purpose of the line is to act
as a guide for subsequent wraps in order to form a uniformly thick
layer. MOX-Tape® 20 series (formerly 600-T series) triangular unsupported
tapes, which also meet various military and aerospace specifications,
are also available. Contact Us.
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NEW! Arlon Rectangular and Levelwrap tapes can be manufactured with low tack so that repositioning of the tape during initial wrapping is easier if a mistake is made. The good news is that the same long term bond strength is still acheived. Ask for samples referencing the -M6 or -P6 suffix in a standard part number.
General Fluid Resistance Guide for Silicone Self Fusing Tape
Fluid |
Resistance Rating |
Ammonia |
3 |
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Diesel Fuel |
2 |
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Ethylene Glycol |
5 |
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Sulfuric Acid (20% dilution)
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Transmission Fluid |
3 |
Water (Contaminated) |
5 |
Key:
Resistance Rating |
Definition |
1 |
Very poor fluid resistance |
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5 |
Excellent fluid resistance |
It is important that this guide be used in conjunction with robust design and reliability testing. Arlon can not guarantee material suitability in every application.
Arlon is the industry leader and offers extensive experience
and expertise in custom compounding, calendering, and application
engineering. If you don't see what you're looking for go to our capabilities section and
find out how Arlon can custom design materials and processes to
meet your demanding and complex requirements.
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The information contained herein are believed reliable, but all recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee. You should thoroughly and independently test materials for any planned applications and determine satisfactory performance before commercialization. Furthermore, no suggestion for use, or material supplied, shal be construed as a recommendation or inducement to violate and law or infringe and patent.
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