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This section provides an overview for polyimide tapes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 57 polyimide tape manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked polyimide tape companies as of December, 2024: 1.Tuff Industries Inc., 2.Micro to Nano, 3.SPECIALITY TAPES INDUSTRY.
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Figure 1. Image of polyimide tape
Polyimide tape is an adhesive tape that uses polyimide film as the tape base material.
Polyimide has excellent heat resistance and insulation properties due to its high thermal decomposition temperature. Its main applications are heat-resistant masking of electronic substrates and heat-resistant insulation.
Polyimide is a general term for polymers that are polymerized by imide bonds. The first industrial application of polyimide film was commercialized by DuPont of the United States, which used aromatic polyimide.
Many polyimide tape products use a silicone adhesive, which has the advantage of leaving no adhesive residue after removal.
Polyimide tape is mainly used under high temperatures and high voltages due to the ultra-high and ultra-low temperature resistance of the base material, polyimide film. It can be applied in a variety of places, from repairing railroad and aircraft parts that require heat resistance to insulating circuits.
Many of them are thin and translucent, making them suitable for repairing small parts and fine electronic circuits. Since it is removable again, it can also be used in situations where repeated fine adjustments are required. Common uses include masking electronic circuits during soldering operations and insulating and insulating printed circuit boards.
In addition, since many products have high chemical resistance, they are often used for fixing when applying strong acidic chemicals or for protection during partial etching.
Figure 2. Imide bonding and polyimide
The majority of polyimide tape consists of a polyimide film coated with a silicone adhesive. Some rubber-based adhesive products and acrylic adhesive products are also available for applications where silicone residue must be prevented.
Polyimide tape is characterized by the properties of the polyimide film and adhesive. Since polyimide has a higher heat resistance temperature than the adhesive, the heat resistance temperature of the product is generally determined by the type of adhesive.
Polyimide is a general term for high-molecular compounds that are polymerized by imide bonds. Polyimide tape is made of aromatic polyimide, which is a polymer of aromatic compounds polymerized by imide bonds. Because of the extremely strong bonding, polyimide tape has high strength and excellent heat resistance and insulation properties. The thermal decomposition temperature is 500°C or higher.
The specific properties of the molecular structure that give it excellent heat resistance are as follows:
It also has a low expansion coefficient when heated, so it does not expand much even when used at high temperatures, thereby minimizing dimensional errors.
Figure 3. Kapton® Structure and Characteristics
Adhesives used in polyimide tape include silicone adhesive, rubber adhesive, and acrylic adhesive, each with different properties such as adhesive strength and heat resistance. Among polyimide tape, products using the polyimide film Kapton® by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) of the United States are sometimes called Kapton® Tape.
1. Silicone Adhesive
Silicone adhesives are adhesives consisting of silicone rubber and silicone resin components. Although silicone rubber does not have high adhesive properties, it has excellent cold and heat resistance. As a result, it can be used in a wide range of temperatures, from -60°C to 250°C.
Silicone resin is an adhesive agent component that complements the adhesive properties of silicone rubber. By changing the composition ratio of the silicone rubber component to the silicone resin component, the required adhesive properties can be obtained. Cross-linking agents such as benzoyl peroxide are also used to further improve heat resistance from the original properties.
Adhesion to silicone rubber and fluororesin is also possible, and it has excellent water and chemical resistance. It can also be used in places where it is exposed to strongly acidic aqueous solutions. Another advantage is that air bubbles do not easily form when applying the film because it is easy to release air. It also has excellent removability, so it can be peeled off without leaving adhesive residue.
2. Non-Silicone Adhesives
Polyimide tape with acrylic or rubber-based adhesive is also available, although not in large numbers. Although inferior to silicone-based adhesives in terms of heat resistance, they are used to prevent soldering defects caused by siloxane gas or silicone residue. It is used for masking during reflow soldering of electronic components, temporary fixing, protection of components and lenses, and transportation of components.
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Shenzhen You-San Tech, founded in 1997, is a diversified group specializing in industrial tapes, films & die-cutting. With advanced R&D in adhesives, we provide tape solutions globally. Bases in Shenzhen, HK, Dongguan. ODM/OEM services available.
Electro Tape Specialties, Inc. serves as a manufacturer of adhesive tapes and related products established in 1969 and headquartered in Florida, United States. The company offers a range of industrial tapes, including electrical tape, duct tape, and packaging tape, meeting the needs of industries like construction, manufacturing, and maintenance. These tapes are tools in these industries, aiding in electrical insulation, material securing, and general repair work. enhancing the effectiveness and productivity of the industries it caters to through its adhesive tape solutions.
Ideal Tape Company, a part of American Biltrite Inc., has been a tape product manufacturer serving the HVAC, Industrial, Insulation, and Shoe & Leather Goods markets since 1908, and is based in Moorestown, New Jersey. The company offers various automotive protective films including the AutoWrap Green designed to protect against chemical and physical damage during manufacturing, assembly, and shipping as well as an extensive line of aluminum foil and cloth tapes used to seal metal and flexible ductwork in various HVAC applications.
Bertech, established in 1999 and located in Torrance, California, USA, is a manufacturer of electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety materials and adhesive tapes. The company offers Kapton tapes for protection under high temperatures, such as during soldering operations, and ESD mats for protecting electronic components from electrostatic discharge. It also offers finger cots and gloves for preventing static discharge or contamination during electronic assembly. The company is ISO 9001:2015-certified, and mainly serves clients in the aerospace, consumer electronics, and healthcare industries.
Dunmore Corporation is a manufacturer of coated, laminated, and metalized films, established in 1970 and located in Bristol, United States. The company produces aircraft interior films, flexible packaging films, inkjet films, antimicrobial films, and interior surfacing films. It also fabricates coated films, UV inkjet films, soft touch films, and surface protection films. The products are used to print product information, labels, and branding. It has met the standard of quality management system in the form of ISO 9001:20015 certification.
MOCAP, an American company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Park Hills, Missouri, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in plastic and rubber products. The company's product portfolio includes tear tab plastic caps, sheet metal hole plugs, and bolt hole flange protectors. These products are used in various industries, including medical equipment manufacturing, automotive, and the oil and gas industry. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified for its quality management system, with locations in various countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, and France.
TE Wire & Cable, a division of TE Connectivity, is a thermocouple and specialty wire and cable manufacturer that is headquartered in Saddle Brook, New Jersey and was established in 1941. The company offers a wide range of thermocouple wire and cable, made from various materials, including iron and nickel-based alloys, copper, and ceramic fiber braids. Its popular products include Thermocouple wire and cable, Thermocouple extension cable 300V, Copper instrumentation cable 300V and AccuFlex Low-profile, Flat Thermocouple Cable Assemblies. These products find application in numerous industries, including Aerospace Composites, Industrial OEM, Metallurgy and Accuclave Tracking.
Custom Fabricating & Supplies (CFS), established in 2001 in Wisconsin, USA, is a supplier and contract manufacturer of industrial masking products. The company's capabilities include precision die cutting, clean room manufacturing, custom moldings, dieless knife cutting, and converting services. They specialize in supplying a wide range of materials, including tapes and adhesives, foam and sponge products, plastics, rubber moldings, and other protection products. Their expertise lies in providing surface protection applications, utilizing pressure-sensitive adhesives for industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, food, medical, oil, gas, and more. They have ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14644-1:2015 Class 7 Cleanroom certifications.
3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
Tuff Industries Inc., established in 1978 and based in the United States, is a customized manufacturer of adhesive tape products for different markets and uses. The company produces different tapes such as PET film, PET protective, PE and PP protective, and aluminum and copper foil. Various industries that use the company's products are aerospace, automotive, construction, LED lighting, industrial and medical. For more than 30 years, The ISO 9001:2015-certified company has been a supplier of adhesive tapes to the sign and graphics industry.
Viadon LLC, established in 2000 and headquartered in Peotone, Illinois, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in plastic products tailored for applications in powder coating, e-coating, anodizing, plating, and other finishing processes. The company's product range covers polyester and splicing tapes, thermal spray and media blasting tapes, standard tape die cuts, caps, plugs, and corks, custom-molded parts, and more. These products are utilized across various industries, including paint and coating, automobiles, machinery equipment, and more.
Can-Do National Tape, Inc. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The company is a manufacturer and distributor of adhesive tape and tape conversions to several industries including aerospace, automotive, construction, clothing, and transportation. The company maintains three product segments: adhesive tapes, liquid adhesives, and adhesive conversions. Adhesives include everything from aluminum foil tapes to vinyl tapes while liquid adhesives are used in applications ranging from eyelash application to fiber optic bonding. As a distributor, the company sells 3M, Avery Dennison, Bemis, Parson Adhesives, and other brands.
Curbell Plastics, Inc., founded in, Orchard Park, NY, in 1942 is a supplier of plastic materials such as Plastic Sheet, Rod, Tube, Films, Tapes, and Adhesives. The company's product portfolio includes Prototyping Materials, Orthotic and Prosthetic Sheets, sealants and fabricated plastic parts. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company also offers customer services that include support, prototyping, custom research projects and customized services.
Micro to Nano, established in 2015 and based in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands, is a manufacturer and supplier of supplies for electron microscopy and scanning probe microscopy. The company offers focused ion beam (FIB) supplies, such as holders and lift-out grids, as well as scanning electron microscope (SEM) adapters and stubs. It also offers transmission electron microscopy (TEM) supplies, such as support films and grids. The company mainly serves clients in the laboratory, education, and research and development institutions.
Caplinq Corporation, established in 2004 in Assendelft, North Holland, is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, plastics, and products tailored for the semiconductor, eMobility, renewable energy, and electronics assembly markets. The diverse product range includes advanced materials like semiconductor materials, thermal interface materials, adhesives, and coatings that offer numerous benefits, such as improving thermal conductivity, enhancing electronic component performance, and providing effective adhesion solutions. The products cater to various application industries, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.
SZ PUFENG PACKING MATERIAL LIMITED, founded in Shenzhen City, China in 2014, is a manufacturer of die-cutting machining and adhesive materials. The company's product portfolio includes die cut adhesive tapes, double sided adhesive tapes, heat resistant adhesive tapes, kapton polyimide tapes, and cellular urethane foams. Its products are used in packaging and printing industries, electronics and automotive sectors for applications like gasket production and component assembly, and healthcare and industrial sectors.
Shenzhen Ruilisibo Technology Co. Ltd., established in 2006 and located in Shenzhen, China, is an ISO 9001 2008-certified manufacturer of performance labels and related products for commercial and industrial goods. The company primarily produces performance labels including cryo labels, high-temperature labels, and workplace identification labels designed to withstand moisture or humidity. It also offers printing systems and safety signs for enhancing work site safety, and precision die-cutting materials used for specialized industrial applications. The company mainly serves clients in the consumer electronics, petrochemical, and laboratory industries.
Nitto Denko Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of adhesive tapes, optical films, semiconductors, electronic devices, and consumer products, was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Osaka. The company operates through several segments, including industrial tape, optronics, human life, and Others. Their products are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, display, life sciences, and more. They are always one step ahead in making good things happen with their advanced optical films for liquid crystal displays and the ability to create a constant stream of Global Niche Top products.
Teraoka Seisakusho co.,Ltd., established in 1921 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in the production of adhesive tapes. The company’s adhesive tapes portfolio includes removable film adhesive tapes, double-coated adhesive tapes, masking tapes, cloth adhesive tapes, and other types of adhesive tapes. These adhesive tapes find applications in various industries, including automotive, packaging, construction, ecology, and electrical and electronics products. The company holds both ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certificates for environmental management and quality management.
Naikos(Xiamen) Adhesive Tape Co., Ltd is a manufacturer of adhesive tapes based in Fujian, China. The company makes various adhesive tapes such as Thermally Conductive Adhesive Tapes, VHB Tapes, Foam Tapes, Double Sided Tapes, and High-Temperature Tapes that have various applications both commercially, and at industrial levels along with Masking Tapes, Polyimide Tapes, Polyester Tapes, PTFE Tapes, etc., that have uses in the packaging, medical, electronics, construction and aerospace industries to name a few.
Scapa Group Plc is a British manufacturer of adhesive-based products originally founded in 1927 in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The company produces various adhesive films, tapes, foams, and fabrics for the bonding, sealing, or insulation of substrates and surfaces. These are utilized in the operations of their clients in the industrial sector, including construction, automotive, and cable companies. Scapa Group Plc also offers custom adhesive product design, development, testing, and production services for customer projects with unique specifications.
Hi-Tech Seals Inc. is a manufacturer of sealing and gasket components established in 1990 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company’s products include a wide selection of o-rings, seal kits, and gaskets. It offers products fabricated from BoKure urethane, KasPex PEEK, and RyFlor compounds. The company primarily serves clients in the oil and gas, water treatment, and aerospace sectors. It also offers custom molding services, in-house rapid prototyping, and optical measurement inspections.
Botron Company Inc., established in 1980 and headquartered in Phoenix, USA, is a manufacturer of electronic test and measurement equipment, and ESD control products and solutions. The company specializes in ESD program control and ESD-protected areas. It offers elite ESD test systems like elite sentinel V2, ionization systems, and ESD matting in its static control range. It provides ESD-protected area solutions covering cleanrooms, ESD flooring, and personnel equipment such as ESD garments and grounding tools. The company offers various ESD footwear options, including conductive shoe covers and heel grounders with features like D-ring and disposable variants.
Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions, established in 1963, is a manufacturer of tapes, including adhesive, bonding, gaskets, and spacer tapes targeting the automotive, energy, building & construction, industrial, and electrical markets. Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions offer custom solutions, with 139 projects opened in the last twelve months and three new projects each week. The company in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, has gasketing foams that eliminate the sticky problems that come with sealants, elastomeric foam tapes are also available with or without adhesive.
Safety Working Technology Co., Limited, established in 2010, is a manufacturer and distributor of ESD and Cleanroom products such as ESD mats, ESD curtains, ESD shoes, ESD fabric and clothes, and ESD stationery consumables in China. The company’s product catalog includes antistatic mouse and keyboards, fire-resistance PVC curtains, handheld ESD magnifiers, bench-top ionizers, and wire racks and trolleys. Its team of sales reps helps to distribute the products to over 20 international states.
JBC Tools, established in 1929 and headquartered in St. Louis, USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of tools for soldering and rework operations in electronics. The company is a pioneer in the manufacturing of lead free hand soldering and desoldering tools, and SMT rework equipment. The R&D driven company has developed an efficient soldering technology that has a soldering capability at lower temperatures, a greater heat transfer, and extended tip life which results in reduced cost of operation. JBC also offers electronic soldering stations, cartridges, tips, and accessories all of which comply with EC regulations and ESD recommendations.
HOPELIGHT ELECTRICAL CO., LIMITED, established in 2011 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, specializes in serving as a high-temperature masking tape supplier and adhesive tape manufacturer. The company's product range includes copper tape, Teflon adhesive tape, glass cloth tape, aluminum foil tape, double-sided tape, and more. These products find applications across various industries, including electrical appliances, automobiles, new energy, papermaking and printing, the food industry, and more. The company serves customers from countries such as Romania, Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, and the UK.
Shen Zhen Shu Yan Technology Co., Ltd, a company established in 2010, based in Shenzhen, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of adhesive tape materials and solutions. The company provides various products such as high-temperature tape, insulation tape, conductive tape, foam tape, double-sided tape, and silicone foam. These products are used in industries like electronics, automotive, new energy, solar energy, construction, LED lighting, etc. It also offers customer services that include technical support, catalog request, and customized die-cutting and is the professional tape manufacturer in China.
Ted Pella, Inc., established in 1996, is a manufacturer and distributor of supplies, instruments, and laboratory equipment for electron, light, and atomic force microscopy. The company, which is based in Redding, California, offers products including adhesives, microscope cameras, chemicals, cleaning systems, and slide covers. Ted Pella has partnered with companies worldwide that distribute their products on their behalf, including Mastech International, Prositech, Agar Scientific, Katrin Field Incorporated, and Techforce Development Limited.
Creative Global Services Inc., established in 2000 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, is a supplier and distributor specializing in electrical insulation tape and films. The company, certified in ISO 9001:2015 in Quality management systems, caters to various industries, including telecoms, power, automobiles, marine, and mining. Its diverse product range includes polyimide films, polyester tapes, glass filament cloth tapes, PTFE tapes, and foil tapes. Industries utilize the company's solutions to enhance electrical insulation and support manufacturing processes.
Tape India is an exporter, importer and supplier of various assortments of industrial tapes and adhesives, established in 1957 at Chennai, India. The company is a major supplier of contemporary adhesive materials and tapes for multiple uses in various industries including packaging. The products comprise BOPP tapes, foam tapes, double-sided tapes, floor marking tapes and copper foil tapes that offers robust packaging solutions. These tapes also find uses in electrical, construction industries and fluid control applications. The tapes are anti-slip, anti-dust and have moisture-repelling capacities that offer endurance, sustainability and performance. They allow tape length selection based on the needs.
Shenzhen Xinst Technology Co.,Ltd, founded in China, is a supplier of adhesive tapes and precision die-cut component parts for customers in the consumer electronics, automotive industries. The company's product portfolio includes adhesive transfer tapes, double coated tapes, single coated tapes, foam and mounting tapes and high temperature masking tapes. The products are widely used in industries such as automotive, electronics, and signage for secure attachment. It also provides custom insulators and spacers used in electrical and electronic applications.
Shenzhen KHJ Technology Co., Ltd. is a supplier of ESD adhesive products, founded in 1999 and located in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The company's product line includes ESD adhesive tape, heat resistant adhesive tape, and UV release tapes. It provides automatic splicing machines, SMT stencil cleaning wipers, and precision die cutting tools. It also provides labeling, printing, multi-layer lamination, and die cutting services. The company serves several industries, including microelectronics, Industrial, pharmaceutical, and home lighting industries.
Adezif, established in 1956 and based in Lomme, Lille, France, is a distributor of technical adhesives for industrial manufacturing and engineering applications. The company primarily provides technical adhesive tapes and glues, such as liquid adhesives, single or double-sided tapes, and sealants. It also offers non-standard tape cuts, custom made adhesives, and tamper-evident seals for protecting sensitive merchandise or edible products. The company is ISO 9001-certified, and mainly serves clients in the industrial and commercial sectors.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuff Industries Inc. |
5.6%
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| 2 | Micro to Nano |
3.7%
|
| 3 | SPECIALITY TAPES INDUSTRY |
3.7%
|
| 4 | NATRAJ INDUSTRIES |
3.7%
|
| 5 | Pulsar Enterprises Pvt Ltd |
3.7%
|
| 6 | Curbell Plastics, Inc. |
3.7%
|
| 7 | Creative Global Services Inc. |
3.7%
|
| 8 | Ted Pella, Inc. |
3.7%
|
| 9 | Teknitape |
2.8%
|
| 10 | Avinash Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd |
2.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the polyimide tape page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
China
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16 | 32.0% |
|
United States of America
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13 | 26.0% |
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India
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13 | 26.0% |
|
Canada
|
2 | 4.0% |
|
Japan
|
2 | 4.0% |
|
Netherlands
|
1 | 2.0% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 2.0% |
|
Spain
|
1 | 2.0% |
Israel
|
1 | 2.0% |
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