This section provides an overview for polyimide film as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 polyimide film manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked polyimide film companies as of November, 2024: 1.Solvay, 2.PI Advanced Materials, 3.Q-Mantic.
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Polyimide is the most heat-resistant plastic among thermosetting resins due to its extremely strong molecular structure.
It also has excellent electrical properties such as high insulation, low dielectric constant, and body dielectric loss, as well as chemical and radiation resistance. It is an indispensable material for electrical and electronic equipment, various industrial equipment, and aerospace applications, and its low expansion coefficient relative to heat helps to minimize dimensional errors.
Its adhesion, soldering heat resistance, and dimensional stability contribute greatly to product miniaturization.
Polyimide Film is used as a substrate for precision flexible printed wiring and as an insulator for motor coils because of its low dielectric constant and low coefficient of expansion with respect to heat. They are incorporated into notebook computers and smartphones.
Polyimide is usually yellow or orange in color, but transparent types of Polyimide Film have a wide range of applications. They are used as substrates for smart glasses, next-generation display substrates, solar cell substrates, and other substrates that take advantage of transparency, as well as display devices such as touch panels and displays.
The main chain structure of polyimide consists mainly of aromatic rings (benzene and imide rings). The few freely rotatable single bonds mean that the conformational structure changes very little, resulting in a high glass transition temperature and melting point. This is the reason for polyimide's high heat resistance.
Many Polyimide Films have a yellow or orange coloration, which is due to the formation of intra- and intermolecular charge transfer complexes based on the polarization of the imide ring. Polyimides that are colorless and transparent are required for use as optical materials, and examples include polyimides that are intentionally sterically hindered by substituents to create a non-planar structure and polyimides with an alicyclic structure.
When used as a substrate, it is important to keep the dielectric constant of the polyimide dielectric film as low as possible in order to increase signal speed. This can be achieved by introducing bulky linking groups in the main chain to reduce the proportion of imide rings with high polarizability, or by introducing fluorine or trifluoromethyl groups as substituents.
General Purpose Polyimide Film is the most common type of polyimide film and is used in a wide range of industries. Its main characteristic is its high heat resistance.
General purpose Polyimide Film typically has a heat resistance temperature of 200°C or higher, making it suitable for use in high temperature environments. They also have excellent chemical resistance and abrasion resistance, enabling them to withstand long-term use in a variety of environments.
Ultra High Heat Resistant Polyimide Film is a type of film with even higher heat resistance than general purpose polyimide film. Heat resistance temperatures generally reach 300°C or higher, and it is widely used in demanding industrial fields and the aerospace industry, where it is necessary to use the film in high-temperature environments.
As a component of aircraft and space equipment, it is sometimes used as an insulating material in high-temperature parts of engines and propulsion systems. These films also play an important role in engines, high-temperature furnaces, electronic equipment, and other situations where insulation and protection are required in high-temperature environments.
Transparent Polyimide Film has the same properties as regular polyimide film, but with transparency. Ordinary Polyimide Film is generally non-transparent, but Transparent Polyimide Film is made transparent by a special process.
It is used in the manufacture of transparent components such as sensor covers for automobiles, high-temperature transparent bags, and optical sensors that require transparent windows in high-temperature environments. It can also be used in fields such as semiconductor manufacturing and optical equipment.
Adhesive Polyimide Film is a type of polyimide film with an adhesive applied to one side of the film. This makes it easy to apply and is especially useful for assembling and protecting electronic devices and electrical components.
Adhesive-backed Polyimide Film is used to insulate wiring, protect components, and as a sealant in the manufacturing process of electronic devices. The film also retains its adhesive properties in high-temperature environments, making it suitable for protecting and insulating high-temperature components.
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AMD Converting & Label, founded in 2004 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA, is a manufacturer of label converting and packaging solutions. The product range encompasses pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and tamper-evident seals. These offerings offer versatility, vibrant graphics, and durability, ensuring brand visibility and product protection. These find applications in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and logistics, enhancing product presentation, safety, and traceability. Its state-of-the-art printing technologies, including digital and flexographic printing, enable optimal-quality customization and quick turnaround times for comprehensive labeling and packaging solutions for diverse industries.
DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly shortened to DuPont, is an American multinational chemical manufacturer headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and established in 1802. The company offers adhesives and coatings for electronic components, commercial inkjet inks for printing solutions, surfacing materials and insulating foam sealants for building constructions, chromatography resins for protein purification, as well as lubricants and fluids for various electronic component applications. They also provide specialty enzymes and proteins for food production, thermal management materials, and microbial control products for industrial hygiene. DuPont serves various industries, including automotive, building and construction, energy, packaging and printing, as well as water management.
NEDC Sealing Solutions, founded in 1982 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is a global manufacturer of gaskets, preforms, absorbers, thermal pads, and EMI/RFI gaskets. NEDC started in 1982 in a space similar to the size of a garage in a brick building located on River Street in Haverhill, MA. It has evolved from a garage with a few manual die-cutting machines to a 70,000-square-foot facility that provides solutions for military, medical, aerospace, and consumer markets. NEDC is an ITAR-registered, AS-9100D certified, and ISO 9001:2008 certified company.
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.
New Technology Plastics was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Westminster, California. The company is a manufacturer of high-tech plastics and a distributor of plastics and other high-performance materials serving medical, electronic, food processing, and packaging industries. The company uses custom plastic thermoforming and CNC machining to develop sheets, extrusions, tube films, and other plastics based on several material types including PVC, Teflon, glass laminates, and vinyl. The company also provides custom engineering and tooling services for customers using CAD and CAM technologies.
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.
PI Advanced Materials , established in 2008 in Seoul, South Korea, is a manufacturer of optimal-performance polymer and composite products. The product range includes carbon fiber sheets, prepregs, woven fabrics, and specialty resin systems. These offerings offer optimal strength, lightweight characteristics, and resistance to extreme conditions, ensuring enhanced structural integrity and durability. Its carbon fiber products find applications in industries like aerospace, automotive, marine, and sporting goods, contributing to improved performance and efficiency. The prepregs are engineered to deliver precise resin content for consistent results in composite manufacturing processes.
XUJUE ELECTRICAL COMPANY, established in 2012 in Xuchang, China, is a manufacturer of electrical components and insulation solutions. The product range includes circuit breakers, electrical insulation sheets, electrical switches, power distribution units, and surge protectors. These offerings provide enhanced electrical safety, efficient power distribution, and protection against voltage surges, ensuring the stability of electrical systems. The circuit breakers prevent overloads and short circuits, while their power distribution units optimize energy distribution in various settings. Surge protectors safeguard sensitive equipment from voltage spikes, minimizing potential damage. These products find applications in industries such as construction, manufacturing, commercial facilities, and data centers.
Q-Mantic, established in 1999 in Chengdu, China, is a manufacturer of advanced-quality polyimide films and electrical insulation products. The product range includes polyimide films with varying thicknesses, adhesive-backed polyimide tapes, and flexible laminate materials. These offerings provide optimum thermal resistance, electrical insulation, and mechanical durability, thus making the products important components in demanding applications. Polyimide films and tapes are extensively used in the electronics sectors and aerospace industries for insulation, masking, and heat protection. These materials are vital for ensuring the stability and performance of electronic components and circuits in challenging environments.
Fortune, established in 2000 in Tianjin, China, is a manufacturer of advanced and optimal-quality polyimide products. The product range includes polyimide films, sheets, and tapes that offer premium thermal stability, electrical insulation, and mechanical strength, making them ideal for applications in electronics, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Polyimide films serve as dependable insulation in flexible circuits, electronic components, and thermal barriers. Sheets find use in aerospace components and specialized mechanical parts requiring heat resistance. Tapes are essential for masking, heat shielding, and electronics manufacturing.
Kying, established in 2000 in Suzhou, China, is a manufacturer of industrial materials such as Polymide films and electrical insulation products. The product range includes polyamide films, adhesive tapes, thermal insulation materials, protective films, and specialty coatings. These offerings provide optimal solutions for bonding, insulation, surface protection, and enhanced material properties. These find applications across industries such as construction, electronics, automotive, and manufacturing, resulting in efficient assembly, improved thermal management, and surface preservation.
Omniseal Solutions is based in Garden Grove, California, USA, and is a manufacturer of wear control and sealing products for the industrial sectors that was originally established as Furon in 1955. The company’s products include various electron-beam physical vapor deposition (EBPVD) materials, such as ingots. These are for incorporation into seals made with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and other plastic or rubber compound products. The company chiefly serves clients in the aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
Kaneka Corporation, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minato-ku, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in material, quality of life, health care, and nutrition solutions. The company offers an extensive service portfolio including performance polymer solutions vehicles, foam and residential tech, performance fibers solutions, pharma and supplemental nutrition solutions, and foods and agris solutions among others. These offerings cater to various industries, serving as tougheners for thermosetting resins, providing transparent curable resins with heat and light resistance, offering photovoltaic power generation systems for public and industrial installations, and supplying affinity chromatography resin for monoclonal antibody purification, among other applications.
Versiv Composites, established in 1980 in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland, is a manufacturer of specialized composite materials. The product range includes fiberglass fabrics, prepregs, adhesives, and resin systems that offer lightweight, optimal-strength, and corrosion-resistant solutions, ensuring enhanced performance and durability in various applications. Fiberglass fabrics and prepregs offer robust reinforcement for composite structures in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries. The adhesives provide strong bonding for composite assemblies, while resin systems enhance material properties and processing capabilities.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Solvay |
15.9%
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2 | PI Advanced Materials |
9.3%
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3 | Q-Mantic |
8.1%
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4 | New Technology Plastics, Inc. |
8.1%
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5 | AMD Converting & Label |
7.0%
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6 | KANEKA CORPORATION |
7.0%
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7 | DuPont. |
5.6%
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8 | New England Die Cutting, Inc. (NEDC) |
5.2%
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9 | Can-Do National Tape, Inc. |
5.2%
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10 | Versiv Composites |
4.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the polyimide film page as of November 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 (%) |
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United States of America | 5 | 41.7% |
China | 5 | 41.7% |
Japan | 1 | 8.3% |
Republic of Korea | 1 | 8.3% |
61 products are listed.
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