ESD Polyimide Tape

@ESD polyimide tape is made of polyimide film with ESD additive to reduce the static charge single side coated with silicone glue (Antistatic Level: 10^6-10^9). It is used in applications as high as 280°C without glue and color residual.

– Color: Amber

– Thickness (mm): 0.05 | 0.055 | 0.06 | Custom

– Width (mm): From 1mm to 500mm | Custom

– Length (m): 33 | 50 | 66 | 100 | Custom

– Core Diameter(mm): 25 | 32 | 38 | 76 | Custom

– Packing Term: Label | OPP Bag | PVC Box | Carton | Custom

– Related Process: +Release Liner | Die Cutting | Custom

Kindly Note: Log roll and Jumbo roll are available.

ESD Polyimide Tape Description:

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Polyimide Tape is a specialized adhesive tape made from polyimide film designed to protect sensitive electronic components and circuits from electrostatic discharge. It combines the exceptional heat resistance, electrical insulation, and durability of standard polyimide tape with an added feature: protection against electrostatic buildup, making it essential for use in electronic manufacturing and assembly environments.

1. PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Manufacturing

  • Application: Used to mask specific areas of a PCB during high-temperature processes like soldering, reflow soldering, or wave soldering.

  • Benefit: ESD polyimide tape helps prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) during these critical processes, which can damage sensitive components on the PCB, such as ICs (Integrated Circuits) or microchips.

2. Electronics Assembly & Handling

  • Application: Applied to assembly lines and workstations where electronic components are being handled, particularly in the construction or repair of devices like computers, smartphones, and medical equipment.

  • Benefit: ESD polyimide tape prevents the buildup of static electricity, which can damage delicate parts like semiconductors, capacitors, or connectors during the assembly process.

3. Semiconductor Manufacturing

  • Application: Used in semiconductor fabrication and assembly to protect microchips, wafers, and delicate devices from electrostatic charges.

  • Benefit: Since semiconductors are highly sensitive to static, the tape helps ensure that no electrostatic discharge affects the fine, intricate circuitry of these components during manufacturing or packaging.

4. ESD-Safe Packaging

  • Application: Used to package and store electronic components such as ICs, transistors, and sensors, where ESD protection is necessary.

  • Benefit: The tape prevents static from accumulating during storage or shipping, reducing the risk of ESD events when these components are eventually unpackaged or installed in devices.

5. Electronics Testing and Quality Control

  • Application: During testing or quality control of electronic products, ESD polyimide tape is used to protect certain areas from static electricity, especially when exposed to testing environments that could generate static buildup.

  • Benefit: By using the tape in testing areas, it ensures that devices undergo testing without risk of ESD damaging the sensitive circuits or components, ensuring accurate results and device integrity.

6. Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Applications

  • Application: In SMT assembly processes, where small components like resistors, capacitors, and microchips are soldered onto circuit boards.

  • Benefit: ESD polyimide tape is used to mask components or areas of the PCB that need to be protected from ESD during assembly or soldering. It ensures that static charges do not interfere with the delicate assembly process.

7. Aerospace & Automotive Electronics

  • Application: In industries like aerospace and automotive, where complex electronic systems are critical, ESD polyimide tape is used to safeguard sensitive components in devices like avionics, car ECUs (Electronic Control Units), and other high-precision equipment.

  • Benefit: Ensures that electrical systems in aircraft, cars, or military applications remain free from damage caused by ESD, which could affect safety-critical systems or sensors.

8. OLED and Display Panel Manufacturing

  • Application: Used to mask and protect OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels during assembly and testing.

  • Benefit: The tape prevents electrostatic discharge from damaging the delicate layers of organic materials or pixels in display panels, which are highly sensitive to ESD.

9. 3D Printing of Electronics

  • Application: In the 3D printing of electronic components (such as circuit boards or electronics enclosures), ESD polyimide tape is used to protect sensitive areas during the printing and cooling process.

  • Benefit: The tape keeps static electricity at bay, ensuring that printed circuits or parts remain undamaged by electrostatic discharge while maintaining the tape’s heat resistance during printing.

10. Solar Panel and LED Manufacturing

  • Application: Used in the assembly and testing of solar cells, LED lighting systems, and other light-sensitive electronics.

  • Benefit: The tape protects electronic components from static discharge during assembly or testing, ensuring that performance and efficiency are not compromised due to ESD-related issues.