{"title":"Kapton (Polyimide) Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKapton (polyimide) tape, the focused range for heat-resistant masking and electronics insulation at ZedLabz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse Kapton by use case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/3d-printing-accessories\"\u003e3D printing accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, for build plate masking and adhesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/soldering-1\"\u003eSoldering tools\u003c\/a\u003e, for masking nearby parts during rework\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/glue-adhesive-tape\"\u003eGlue, adhesive and tape\u003c\/a\u003e, broader adhesive range\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pcb-trace-repair\"\u003ePCB trace repair\u003c\/a\u003e, for insulating repaired traces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKapton, also called polyimide tape, is the gold-colored tape that survives heat that melts everything else. It tolerates soldering temperatures, 3D printer hotends, and reflow ovens without softening, leaving residue, or losing adhesion. Three audiences use it: 3D printer users protecting build plates and masking sections, soldering work shielding nearby parts during rework, and electronics builders insulating repaired traces and wire runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick picks by width\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy entry point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm Kapton, narrow widths for masking individual pads, insulating wire runs, and protecting small SMD parts during nearby rework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe crowd favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm Kapton, the everyday width. Wide enough to cover larger areas (build plate sections, adjacent PCB regions during hot air work) without being unwieldy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pro choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e assorted-width packs covering 10mm, 20mm, 30mm and 50mm, for sustained soldering or 3D printing work where you want every width to hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe three things Kapton is best at\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoldering masking\u003c\/strong\u003e: when reworking one part on a populated board, Kapton over neighbouring parts protects them from hot air and solder splash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D printer build plate work\u003c\/strong\u003e: covering glass beds for PLA adhesion, masking off heated bed sections, repairing scratched build sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e: covering trace-repair wires (with PCB trace repair work), insulating exposed solder joints, holding wires in place inside tight builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracked worldwide delivery. Returns and replacements per our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/pages\/returns\"\u003ereturns policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/3d-printing-accessories\"\u003e3D printing accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/soldering-1\"\u003eSoldering tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/glue-adhesive-tape\"\u003eGlue, adhesive and tape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/pcb-trace-repair\"\u003ePCB trace repair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKapton (polyimide) tape. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat temperature can Kapton tape handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003ePolyimide film itself is rated to continuous operation at around 250°C and brief excursions higher. Most adhesive backings are the limiting factor, typical Kapton tape adhesives hold at sustained 200°C and tolerate solder-rework temperatures around 350°C briefly without leaving residue. Check a specific tape's datasheet for confirmed numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs Kapton good for 3D printer build plates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIt's a known PLA adhesion surface, especially on glass beds heated to 60–70°C. Modern PEI sheets have largely replaced Kapton as the mainstream build-plate solution, but Kapton remains useful for printer repairs, build-plate patches, and printers where Kapton tape is the original surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy is it gold-colored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe polyimide film itself is amber \/ honey-colored. The gold tint is the natural color of the material, not a coating. It also makes it easy to spot Kapton on a board, most other tapes are clear, white or colored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I use masking tape instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFor low-temperature work (painting, light masking), yes. For anything involving soldering or 3D printer hotend temperatures, masking tape leaves residue, scorches, or melts onto the work. Kapton is the right tool when heat is involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-eu\/collections\/kapton-polyimide-tape.oembed","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}