Tape 1218
Polyimide Film Tape with Acrylic Pressure-
Sensitive Adhesive for use as Insulation Tape
Data Sheet
Product Description
3M™ Tape 1218 is a one mil polyimide backing with
acrylic adhesive. It is designed for high temperature
applications, in which a solvent resistant backing is
required, used on coils, capacitors and wire harnesses.
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1 mil polyimide backing
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Acrylic adhesive
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Supplied on 3 inch cores
3M Tape 1218 is available in standard and custom
widths and lengths. Standard length is 36 yards.
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Widths from 1/4” to 23”
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Longer lengths up to several times normal length,
dependent upon width. Check with Customer
Service.
Applications
3M Tape 1218 is used for high temperature electrical
applications in which a tough, thin insulating material
that is solvent-resistant is required for wrapping coils,
transformers, capacitors and wire harnesses. It is also
used as a cover layer material for many types of flexible
printed circuits.
Typical Properties
Properties
Adhesive
Backing
Total thickness
1
Operating Temperature
Adhesion to Steel
1
Breaking strength
1
Insulation Resistance
1
Elongation
1
(% at break)
Dielectric Breakdown
1
CTI Group
Electrolytic Corrosion Factor
2
Footnote:
1.
Test method ASTM D 1000
2.
3M Test Method-Available on request
Typical Value
Acrylic Pressure Sensitive
Polyimide
3.0 mils / 0.076 mm
180°C (356°F)
19 oz/in (0.50Kg/in)
30 lbs./in (14 Kg/in)
>1 x 10
6
megohms
55 %
6.0 KV
IIb
1.0
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