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Shielding Tape 1115
Aluminum Foil with Conductive
Acrylic Adhesive
Data Sheet
Product Description
3M™ Shielding Tape 1115 consists of a 5mil
aluminum foil backing and a unique electrically
conductive pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive.
• 5mil aluminum foil backing
• Conductive acrylic adhesive
• Supplied on a removable liner for easy
handling and die cutting.
Like all 3M shielding tapes, 3M 1115 is available
in standard and custom widths and lengths
• Longer lengths up to several times normal
length, dependent upon width. Check with
customer service.
Applications
3M Shielding Tape 1115 is typically used for
applications requiring excellent electrical conductivity
from the application substrate through the adhesive to
the foil backing. Common uses include grounding
and EMI shielding in equipment.
Shielding Effectiveness
Many factors determine the true shielding
effectiveness of a shielding tape, including type
and thickness of foil, adhesive type, intimacy of
contact, smoothness of application surface,
strength and frequency of the EMI signal, etc.
Before using this product, the user must evaluate it and
determine if it is suitable for the intended application.
Properties Typical Value
Backing thickness 5.0 mil (0,125mm)
Total thickness (backing plus adhesive) 7.0 mil (0,177mm)
Breaking strength 1 55 lb/in (96 N/10mm)
Adhesion to steel 1 52 oz/in (5,6 N/10mm)
Electrical resistance through adhesive 2 0.005 ohm
* Foot notes: 1. ASTM-D-1000 Test method
2. MIL-STD-202 Method 307 maintained at 5 psi (3,4 N/cm2) measured over 1 in2 surface area. Conductive particles in
the adhesive provide the electrical path between the application substrate and the foil backing.
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