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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.

     Download our Self-Fusing 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

  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

  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
Biobutanol
3
Biodiesel
2
Brake Fluid
4
Diesel Fuel
2
Ethanol
4
Ethylene Glycol
5
Gasoline
1
Grease
3
Propylene Glycol
5
Shock Absorber Fluid
3
Sulfuric Acid (20% dilution)
2
Transmission Fluid
3
Water (Contaminated)
5

Key:

Resistance Rating
Definition
1
Very poor fluid resistance
2
Poor fluid resistance
3
Fair fluid resistance
4
Good fluid resistance
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.



For less than case quantities Arlon can refer you to distributors in your geographical area, Contact Us for more information.

Download the recently completed technical paper "Arc Tracking and Silicone Self-Fusing Tape". An arc tracking comparison of silicone self-fusing electrical insulation versus vinyl electrical insulation.









Additionally tapes are available that can be certified to the following specifications:
MIL-I-46852C, Type I & Type II
A-A-59163, Type I & Type II
MIL-I-22444C
Boeing DMS2186 Type 1 & Type 2
Lockheed Martin MMS J517
Lockheed Martin 5-00857
General Electric A50A493
General Electric A50E112
General Dynamics P5384
Rohr RMS315
FAR 25.853
UL listed

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