Metal adhesive tape for covering and damping

Metal adhesive tapes differ in their backing, adhesive and intended function. The listing includes aluminium foil tapes and 3M metal adhesive tapes 435 and 436 with a viscoelastic adhesive for vibration damping. Copper tapes for electrical shielding have a separate subcategory. Start with the task at your component, then compare the specifications of the individual product. Electrical conductivity across the bond also depends on the adhesive and contact arrangement.

Electrical shielding or grounding depends on conductivity and electrical contact across the complete tape construction. In tesa 60537, both the copper backing and the acrylic adhesive are conductive; EMI shielding and grounding are among its applications. Other copper or metal tapes may have a different construction. Tell us about the surface, contact arrangement and required function so we can assess the right product version for your application.

Yes. 3M metal adhesive tapes 435 and 436 combine a viscoelastic adhesive with a soft aluminium backing to damp vibration on metal structures. Suitability for your component depends on its geometry, the area covered and operating conditions. Vibration damping is not a general property of every metal adhesive tape.

Describe the component, substrate, tape function and required delivery format. For further processing, the material construction, geometry and application process are also relevant. Krückemeyer GmbH can process suitable materials into application specific dimensions or shapes after discussing the requirements. Whether a particular tape can be supplied as a cut piece or die cut part is assessed against the material and your requirements.