Kapton® Polyimide Film

Kapton® polyimide film possesses a unique combination of properties. The ability of Kapton^® to maintain its excellent physical, electrical and mechanical properties over a wide temperature range has opened new design and application areas for plastic films.

Kapton® is extensively used for aerospace, printed circuit and traction motor applications, operating up to 400°C. It has proved to be an indispensable material for advanced applications. The primary types of Kapton® are:

• Kapton® HN - Used for the majority of applications, where its properties are required over a wide temperature range. The standard sizes are shown below.
• Kapton® FN - Where heat sealing is required, Kapton® is combined with Teflon® FEP resin. It is commonly used for lapping of copper conductors in electric motors and aerospace wiring.
• As the UK’s official distributor for the Kaption® range of products, Lohmann can supply many other grades including MT & MT+. Further information is available on request.

Kapton®/Polyimide has many applications including :

• Masking for Wave Soldering
• Powder Coating
• Flexible Printed Circuits
• PCB Stencils
• Transformer Insulation
• 3D Printing Masks
• Circuit Isolation
• Loudspeakers
• Wire and Harness Wrapping
• Heating Elements
• Etching
• Shims
• Automotive Diaphragms/Sensors.

Kapton® HN - Standard Rolls - 610 mm wide

Short Roll Service:

Kapton® HN is normally supplied in standard rolls, however Lohmann also provides short rolls from 5 linear metres long x 610mm wide. Additionally, we supply slit width rolls, die-cut and punched components as well as adhesive coated Kapton®. Other grades of Kapton® may be obtained by special request.

Please note that the minimum order value is £500.

Interested in finding out more?

Then contact us. We will be pleased to help.