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What is Kapton HN?
Kapton® Type HN film is a tough, aromatic polyimide film, exhibiting an excellent balance of physical, chemical, and electrical properties over a wide temperature range. Kapton® has been successfully used in applications at temperatures as low as -452°F (-269°C) and as high as 752°F (400°C).
What is aluminized Kapton?
Aluminized Kapton® Film Overview Depending on the mission, a spacecraft can experience moderate to high heat conditions. Aluminized polyimide film reflects the thermal radiation exposure away from the spacecraft. This ensures a stable operating temperature for your critical hardware.
Is Kapton a polyimide?
Kapton tape is a type of polyimide tape developed specifically by DuPont.
Is Kapton trademarked?
Kapton® is a unique polyimide film that was invented and trademarked by DuPont in the 1960s. Over the years, it has proven its viability as the best flexible material of choice in applications involving extreme temperature variations.
Is Kapton a plastic?
The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory has considered Kapton as a good plastic support for solar sails because of its durability in the space environment.
What is Kapton made from?
Kapton ® Tapes are made from Kapton ® polyimide film with silicone adhesive. They are compatible with a wide temperature range as low as -269°C (-452°F) and as high as 260°C (500°F).
What kind of material is Kapton?
Unfilled Polyimide
Kapton® (Unfilled Polyimide) Kapton® is an effective insulator and has excellent radiation resistance which makes it a good choice for parts and components in demanding applications across many industries, including aerospace. Kapton® is an unfilled polyimide thermoplastic material.
What type of plastic is Kapton?
Kapton Polyimide Characteristics Kapton® is an effective insulator and has excellent radiation resistance which makes it a good choice for parts and components in demanding applications across many industries, including aerospace. Kapton® is an unfilled polyimide thermoplastic material.
Is Kapton a Teflon?
Using custom manufacturing processes, practically every application method can be achieved to take full advantage of the diverse properties of Teflon™ films. Kapton® is a unique polyimide film that was invented and trademarked by DuPont in the 1960s.
Is Kapton a composite material?
This is a heat sealable composite film that is made using DuPont high strength polyimide film and fluoropolymer designed to meet the light weight wire requirements.