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Taped Products offer superior electrical insulation and thermal protection for a variety of industrial applications. Designed to withstand high temperatures and mechanical stress, taped insulation ensures secure and reliable performance in environments where precise temperature control and electrical integrity are essential. Ideal for use in thermocouples, heating systems, and other critical sensor applications.
Example Applications: Power Plants, Kilns, Petroleum Plants, Aerospace Industry, Cryogenic Applications, Aircraft Bonding, Glass, Ceramic & Brick Applications Symbols:
® = Kapton and Teflon are registered trademarks of E.I. DuPont
KK: Very tough, durable double wrap of heat-fused polyimide tape is applied over each conductor. A red tracer is added to the negative leg to signify the conductor. The jacket consists of a double-wrapped heat-fused polyimide tape.
Compounds | Shields /Twisting | Temp. Rating | Notes |
Singles & Jacket: Kapton |
None | Continuous: 315°C (650 °F) |
1 |
Comparison to Other Constructions:
Abrasion Resistance – Good
Chemical Resistance – Good
Moisture Resistance – Good
Relative Cost – High
TFTF: A double wrap of heat-fused TFE tape is spirally applied over each single conductor and as an overall jacket. Duplex construction.
Compounds | Shields / Twisting | Temp. Rating | Notes |
Singles & Jacket: TFE |
None |
Continuous: 260°C Intermittent: |
Comparison to Other Constructions:
Abrasion Resistance – Good
Chemical Resistance – Good
Moisture Resistance – Good
Relative Cost – High
KAK: Very tough, durable double wrap of heat-fused polyimide tape is applied over each conductor. Insulated conductors are twisted with a stranded drain wire and the twisted construction is covered with Aluminum / Mylar tape. The outer jacket consists of a double-wrapped heat-fused polyimide tape.
Compounds | Shields /Twisting | Temp. Rating | Notes |
Singles & Jacket: Kapton |
Shield: Singles: Twisted |
Continuous: 315°C Intermittent: |
1 |
Comparison to Other Constructions:
Abrasion Resistance – Good
Chemical Resistance – Good
Moisture Resistance – Good
Relative Cost – High
TFATF: Very tough, durable double wrap of heat-fused TFE tape is applied over each conductor. Insulated conductors are twisted with a stranded drain wire and the twisted construction is covered with aluminum / Mylar tape. The outer jacket consists of a double-wrapped heat-fused TFE tape.
Compounds | Shields /Twisting | Temp. Rating | Notes |
Singles & Jacket: TFE |
Shield: Singles: Twisted |
Continuous: 260°C Intermittent: |
Comparison to Other Constructions:
Abrasion Resistance – Good
Chemical Resistance – Good
Moisture Resistance – Good
Relative Cost – High
Mineral Insulated (MGO) Sensors
Industrial Thermocouples
Plastics & Packaging
Temperature Transmitters
Resistance Temperature Detectors
Thermowells
Custom Designed sensor