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Aerospace Qualified Tapes

Space-qualified specialty tapes are a category of adhesive tapes specifically designed and manufactured for use in aerospace environments. These high-performance tapes are subjected to rigorous testing and quality control measures to ensure they can withstand the extreme conditions of space, including vacuum, flammability, radiation, and extreme temperatures.

They offer exceptional adhesion, thermal resistance, and durability, making them ideal for use in aircraft assembly, maintenance, and repair, and are used for sealing, insulating, and protecting components from environmental factors such as moisture, chemicals, and temperature fluctuations.

Used in space applications where traditional tapes or adhesives may not perform adequately, high-performance aerospace tapes are also lightweight to reduce fuel consumption of aircraft and save space.

High-Performance Tapes for Aerospace
Conductive and Non-Conductive Adhesives

Fralock Offers High-Performance Tapes for Aerospace Applications that Require:

  • Spaceflight heritage
  • Conductive and non-conductive pressure sensitive adhesives
  • Shelf-life management
  • Testing Standards, ASTM, PSTC test methods and others as needed
  • Single, double, or zone-coated adhesive configurations
  • Roll form and die cut parts available
  • Low outgassing adhesives

Our Space Qualified Specialty Tapes

Fralock offers a wide range of space-qualified high-performance specialty tapes including:

  • DuPontTM Kapton® – MT thermally conductive, XC static dissipative, RS resistive, B black, CR corona resistant, White Kapton®, HPP-ST thermally stable, and many others
  • PTFE & FEP (Teflon)
  • Metalized
  • Mylar
  • Glass Cloth Tapes & Fabrics
  • Electrically Conductive
  • EMI/RFI Shielding
  • Electrostatic Dissipative
  • High Temperature Adhesive Systems
  • Foil
  • Multi-Layer Laminates
  • Additional Tapes
Certified Aerospace Tapes

Certified to Meet Your Requirements

Special Testing and Test Report Documentation Available
  • Adhesion Strength
  • Tensile Strength
  • Elongation
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Adhesive Inclusions
  • Flammability
  • Normal Emittance
  • Solar Absorption
  • Elevated Temperature Shear
  • Dielectric Breakdown
  • Outgassing
  • Other tests available

FRALOCK AEROSPACE TAPES

Our pressure sensitive tapes are manufactured with a range of materials that are suitable for different environments and applications. Adhesives include silicone, acrylic and rubber.

Kapton® Polyimide Tapes

Kapton® tapes are extremely strong and resistant to extreme temperatures, physical wear, chemicals, and radiation. Used for protecting surfaces from heat electromagnetic interference, and UV radiation, they are extremely bondable with silicone and other materials. A wide selection of Kapton® tapes are available with various conductive properties and thicknesses.

Kapton® Polyimide Tapes

  • MT and MT+ Thermally Conductive
  • XC Static Dissipative
  • RS Resistive
  • B Black
  • CRC Corona Resistant
  • HPP-ST Thermally Stable
  • WS – White Kapton®
  • Many others
Learn More about Kapton®
Foil Tapes

  • Thermal insulation
  • Vibration Damping
  • Sealing and Bonding
  • Radiation Shielding
  • Aircraft Insulation
  • EMI/RFI Shielding
  • Air Duct Sealing and HVAC systems in aircraft
  • Lightweight Construction and Fire Resistance
We supply aluminum, copper, and other foils as needed.

Foil Tapes

Foil tapes feature a backing made from thin metal foil such as aluminum or copper, and are used for a wide array of aerospace applications.

Glass Cloth Tapes

Used primarily in aerospace applications, they are extremely flame resistant, solvent resistant, electrically insulative with high tensile strength and durability, and are abrasion and chemically resistant. They are used to protect heat-sensitive devices in areas exposed to high temperatures, as well as structural reinforcement.
Glass Cloth Tapes

  • Thermal Insulation of components and surfaces
  • Wire Harnessing and Bundling
  • Component Bonding and Sealing
  • Electrical Insulation of Electronic Components
  • Thermal Blankets and Shields
  • Radiation Shielding
  • Rocket and Spacecraft Construction
PTFE & FEP (Teflon) Tapes

  • Wire and Cable Insulation
  • Sealing and Gasketing
  • Anti-Corrosion Wraps
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Anti-Chafe for reducing friction and wear
  • Anti-Icing Applications
  • Aircraft Engine Components
  • Protection of electronic components in avionics system

PTFE & FEP (Teflon) Tapes

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) tapes are widely used for properties such as high-temperature resistance, electrical insulation, low-friction characteristics, and chemical resistance.

PTFE Impregnated Glass Cloth Tape

These tapes have the high-temperature resistance and dimensional stability of glass cloth with the non-stick and low-friction properties of PTFE. Their properties include high temperature resistance, low friction, chemical resistance, electrical insulation, and dimensional stability.
PTFE Impregnated Glass Cloth Tapes

  • Gasketing And Sealing
  • Electrical Insulation
  • Chafe Protection Between Components
  • Anti-Icing Applications
Metalized Tapes

  • Thermal Insulation
  • Radiation Shielding
  • Sealing and Repair
  • Light and Heat Reflection
  • Anti-Icing
  • EMI/RFI Shielding
  • Electrical Grounding
  • Flexible Duct Sealing
  • Conductivity And Shielding in Flexible Circuitry
  • Sealing And Insulating Ductwork in Ventilation Systems

Metalized Tapes

Metalized tapes are adhesive tapes with a metallic coating, typically made from materials like aluminum or copper. The metalized layer provides unique properties such as reflectivity, conductivity, and barrier capabilities.

Electrically Conductive Tapes

These tapes are made with backing and adhesives that are electrically conductive. Conductive materials can include metals like copper, aluminum, or nickel, as well as conductive polymers. They are resistant to extreme temperatures as well as chemicals.
Electrically Conductive Tapes

  • EMI/RFI Shielding
  • Bonding and Grounding
  • Cable Shielding
  • Construction
  • Lightning Strike Protection
Mylar Tapes

  • Insulation and Sealing
  • Surface Protection
  • Cable and Wire Harness Wrapping
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Flexible Circuit Applications – when coated with conductive materials
  • Duct Sealing

Mylar Tapes

Mylar is the brand name for tapes that feature backing made from biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BoPET), a type of polyester film known for its high tensile strength, chemical stability, and excellent dimensional stability. They are used in many aerospace applications.

EMI/RFI Shielding Tapes

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI) shielding tapes are specialized adhesive tapes designed to provide protection against electromagnetic interference and radio-frequency interference. These tapes are made with highly conductive materials that are resistant to extreme temperatures, have good adhesion, and block or minimize the impact of electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference on electronic components.
EMI/RFI Shielding Tapes

  • Cable and Wire Harness Shielding
  • Electronics Enclosures
  • Sensitive avionic component shielding
  • Satellite and Spacecraft Electronics shielding
  • Radar Systems Electronics Shielding
  • Electronic Displays and Control Shielding
Electrostatic Dissipative Tapes

  • Electronic Component Packaging
  • Circuit Board Assembly
  • Grounding and Bonding
  • Sensitive Equipment Protection
  • Satellite and Spacecraft Electronics

Electrostatic Dissipative Tapes

Electrostatic dissipative tapes are designed to control and dissipate static electricity, preventing the buildup of electrostatic charges on surfaces. They are typically made with materials that are either inherently conductive or have dissipative properties. Their surface resistance allows for the controlled dissipation of static electricity, and they minimize the generation of static charges during application.

Multi-Layer Laminates

These tapes are composed of materials composed with two or more layers that are bonded together to create a composite structure with unique properties and characteristics different than each single material. They can be tailored to achieve specific properties in strength, flexibility, thermal and electrical insulation, conductivity, and more.

Multi-Layer Laminates

  • Structural Components of aircraft
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Used in construction of flexible circuits
  • Radome Construction
  • Satellite Components
  • Composite panels used in aerospace structures
  • Anti-Icing Systems
Foam and Rubber Tape

Silicone Foam and Rubber, Pressure Sensitive Tapes

Silicone foam provides a lightweight, flexible, conformable, and compressible structure with excellent resistance to high and low temperatures weathering, UV radiation, and environmental exposure, and is frequently used for sealing and insulation.

Silicone rubber tapes are resistant to chemicals, temperature and moisture proof, and are used for electrical insulation, vibration dampening, seals, and gaskets.

Fralock provides space-qualified tapes tailored to your requirements. Choose the optimal superior film and adhesive for your unique application.

 

 

 

Special Packaging for Clean Rooms and High Bays.

All products available slit to width or custom cut to size and shape.

Glass Cloth Tapes