Kapton tape is a form of polyimide film that remains stable in the most extreme temperatures. It is used in many machines,
devices, and advanced systems, including spacecraft, satellites, and printed circuits.
Professional designers, manufacturers, and ordinary people use Kapton tape. It is highly resistant to extreme temperatures and
chemicals.
The tape was developed by DuPont in the late 1960s. It was created in response to the increasing popularity of other types of
polyamide tapes. The tape is known to have played a key role in the later Apollo lunar missions.
The tape is used in the following industries:
1. Automotive
The tape is used for insulation and heat resistance in automobiles. It is most often deployed to wrap coils, diaphragms, and
switches in seat heaters so that they remain at a set temperature and do not burst into flames.
2. Aircraft
Kapton tape is used in military and commercial aircraft. The lightness of the tape is a great benefit in the building of aircraft,
as it does not add extra weight.
3. Medical Technology
The tape is used for the window of X-Ray machines. Because of Kapton tape’s resistance to heat and other forms of energy, it is
little degraded by radiation.
4. Space Technology
The tape is also used in spacecraft to keep onboard systems at a consistent temperature. It tends to hold up in a vacuum, which
makes it the tape of choice for emergent problems. In 2018, Kapton tape was used to temporarily fix a leak on the International
Space Station.
