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wcfn100

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Can I use any "High Temp" tape?
« on: March 21, 2020, 11:18:40 PM »
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I have a project stuck on my desk because I can't find my Kapton tape.  I probably bought this stuff 15 years ago from one of the DCC suppliers.  Looking at Amazon, I see "High Temp Tape" and wanted to make sure it's the same thing for DCC install purposes.

Is this stuff okay?  Is Kapton just a brand name like Kleenex?

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Re: Can I use any "High Temp" tape?
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2020, 11:31:08 PM »
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Yes. Polyimide tape is what you're after. The main characteristics we are after is 1) thin; and 2) resistance to cold flow.
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Re: Can I use any "High Temp" tape?
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2020, 11:57:04 PM »
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That'll work, as long as it's actually made out of polyimide. Stuff works really well with ABS printer beds too...
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Re: Can I use any "High Temp" tape?
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2020, 12:36:33 AM »
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Thx, ordered placed.


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