Future of high temperature electrical pressure-sensitive adhesive tape

Reduction in component size and higher ambient temperature conditions are two of the main causes of increased thermal stresses placed upon electrical insulation materials. By virtue of its simplicity in use, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape offers the end user economy, versatility, and speed. Although PSA tape constitutes only one component of an insulation system, its ability to operate effectively at the elevated temperatures will determine, along with the other components, the life of the system. The development and introduction of new insulation materials effectively increases the ability of PSA tapes to meet the challenge of higher temperature demands. For this discussion, high temperature is defined as Class 155 and above.