Kapton ® Type & Thickness

TABLE 1. Mechanical Properties of Kapton?/SUP> Type HN Polyimide Film
Property Value--Film Thickness, mil (µm)
0.30 0.50 1.00 2.00 3.00 5.00
Property
(7.6)
(12.7)*
(25.4)
(50.8)*
(76.2)*
(127)*
Method
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) at 23°C (73°F). Machine Direction (MD) and Transverse Direction (TD), min. 16,000
(110)
20,000
(138)
24,000
(165)
24,000
(165)
24,000
(165)
24,000
(165)
ASTM D-882-91, Method A, using an Instron Tensile Tester (specimen size: 1/2" X 6" [12.7 mm X 152 mm]; jaw separation: 4" [102 mm]; jaw speed: 2/min [51 mm/min]). Calculate the average of five specimens based on original measured thickness.
Elongation, %, MD and TD, min. 25 35 40 45 50 50 Same as above.
Shrinkage, %, MD and TD at 400°C (752°F), max. 4.0 4.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 MIL-P-46112B. The percent shrinkage is obtained for either the MD or TD using the average of three measurements in either direction before and after conditioning. Prior to measurement, the 8-1/2" X 11" (216 mm X 279 mm) specimen is conditioned by freely suspending it for 2 hr**in an oven controlled to 400°C (752°F).
Moisture Absorption, %, max. 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 ASTM D-570-92, using 24-hr immersion at 23°C (73°F). Average of three specimens.
*Also applies to Type VN, except shrinkage, which is shown in Table 7.
**1 hr for 30 and 50 gauge film

TABLE 2. Electrical Properties of HN Film
Property Value--Film Thickness, mil (µm)
0.30 0.50 1.00 2.00 3.00 5.00
Property
(7.6)
(12.7)*
(25.4)
(50.8)*
(76.2)*
(127)*
Method
Dielectric Strength, AC V/mil (kV/mm), 3,000
(118)
3,000
(118)
6,000
(236)
5,000
(197)
4,500
(177)
3,000
(118)
ASTM D-149-94. (Average of ten specimens.) Flat sheets in air placed between 1/4" (6 mm) diameter brass electrodes with 1/32" (0.8 mm) edge radius subjected to 60 cycles AC voltage at 500 V/sec rate of rise to the breakdown voltage.
Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm at 200°C (392°F), min. 1012 1012 1012 1012 1012 1012 ASTM D-257-93
Dielectric Constant at 1 kHz, max. 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 ASTM D-150-94. Use conducting silver paint electrodes, two-terminal system of measurement at standard conditions. Results are based on an average of five tests using measured thickness of specimens.
Dissipation Factor at 1 kHz, max. 0.0070 0.0050 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036 Same as above.
*Also applies to Type VN

Table 3. Kapton, Polyimide Film Specifications and Tolerances Thickness
Thickness Thickness Tolerance Width Range Unit Weight Area Factor
Film Type Nominal
mil (µm)*
Min.
mil (µm)
Max.
mil (µm)
Min.
in (mm)
Max.
in (mm)
Min.
g/m2
Max.
g/m2
Min.
ft2/lb
Max.
(m2/kg)
30HN 0.30 (7.6) 0.24 (6.1) 0.36 (9.1) 3/16 (4.8) 52 (1320) 7.6 14.0 453 92.8
50HN 0.50 (12.7) 0.35 (8.9) 0.65 (16.5) 3/16 (4.8) 52 (1320) 14.0 26.0 272 55.7
100HN 1.00 (25.4) 0.85 (21.6) 1.15 (29.2) 3/16 (4.8) 52 (1320) 32.7 39.7 136 27.9
200HN 2.00 (50.8) 1.75 (44.5) 2.25 (57.2) 3/16 (4.8) 52 (1320) 66.9 77.9 68 13.9
300HN 3.00 (76.2) 2.72 (69.1) 3.28 (83.3) 3/16 (4.8) 52 (1320) 101.9 115.4 45 9.2
500HN 5.00 (127) 4.65 (118) 5.35 (136) 3/16 (4.8) 52 (1320) 169.5 192.5 27 5.5
50VN 0.50 (12.7) 0.35 (8.9) 0.65 (16.5) 3/16 (4.8) 52 (1320) 14.0 26.0 272 55.7
100VN 1.00 (25.4) 0.85 (21.6) 1.15 (29.2) 3/16 (4.8) 52 (1320) 32.7 39.7 136 27.9
200VN 2.00 (50.8) 1.75 (44.5) 2.25 (57.2) 3/16 (4.8) 52 (1320) 66.9 77.9 68 13.9
300VN 3.00 (76.2) 2.72 (69.1) 3.28 (83.3) 3/16 (4.8) 50 (1270) 101.9 115.4 45 9.2
500VN 5.00 (127) 4.65 (118) 5.35 (136) 3/16 (4.8) 50 (1270) 169.5 192.5 27 5.5
120FN616 1.20 (30.5) 1.10 (27.9) 1.40 (35.6) 3/16 (4.8) 44 (1118) 41.0 58.0 104 21.3
120FN616B 1.30 (33.0) 1.20 (30.5) 1.50 (38.1) 3/16 (4.8) 44 (1118) 47.0 54.0 92 18.8
150FN019 1.50 (38.1) 1.25 (31.8) 1.75 (44.5) 3/16 (4.8) 44 (1118) 53.0 74.0 77 15.8
200FN011 2.00 (50.8) 1.70 (43.2) 2.30 (58.4) 3/16 (4.8) 44 (1118) 77.0 104.0 54 11.1
200FN919 2.00 (50.8) 1.70 (43.2) 2.30 (58.4) 3/16 (4.8) 44 (1118) 77.0 104.0 54 11.1
250FN029 2.50 (63.5) 2.25 (57.2) 2.75 (69.9) 3/16 (4.8) 44 (1118) 87.0 113.0 49 10.0
300FN021 3.00 (76.2) 2.60 (66.0) 3.40 (86.4) 3/16 (4.8) 44 (1118) 111.0 142.0 39 8.0
300FN929 3.00 (76.2) 2.60 (66.0) 3.40 (86.4) 3/16 (4.8) 44 (1118) 111.0 142.0 39 8.0
400FN022 4.00 (102) 3.50 (88.9) 4.50 (114) 3/16 (4.8) 44 (1118) 163.0 200.0 27 5.5
500FN131 5.00 (127) 4.50 (114) 5.50 (140) 3/16 (4.8) 44 (1118) 195.0 239.0 23 4.7
*Reference: ASTM D-374-94, Method A, C, or D.

The usual dimensions of pad rolls are 3 (76 mm) I.D. x 6 (152 mm) or 9 (230 mm) outside diameter (O.D.) for widths up to 4 (102 mm). In Luxembourg, 152 mm, 180 mm, 203 mm, and 240 mm O.D. rolls are available. For wider rolls, the usual dimensions are 6 (152 mm) I.D. x 9-1/2 (240 mm) or 11 (280 mm) O.D. For Universal and Step-Pac(TM) rolls, the dimensions are 3 (76 mm) I.D. x 6 (152 mm), 8 (203 mm), or 12 (305 mm) O.D. If these dimensions are not suitable, information on other options is available from your DuPont High Performance Films technical or customer service representative.

Table 4. Reference Guide: Standard Length versus Roll O.D. (U.S. Supply)
Type Standard
Length Roll
Roll O.D.
3" Core I.D. 6" Core I.D.
100HN 5,000 ft (1,525 m)
10,000 ft (3,050 m)
9-1/2" (241 mm)
11" (279 mm)
11" (279 mm)
14" (356 mm)
200HN 2,500 ft (763 m) 9-1/2" (241 mm) 11" (279 mm)
300HN 1,670 ft (509 m) 9-1/2" (241 mm) 11" (279 mm)
500HN 1,000 ft (305 m) 9-1/2" (241 mm) 11" (279 mm)

TABLE 5. Kapton?/SUP> FN Polyimide Film Types

Construction, mil (µm)
Designation
FEP
HN
FEP
120FN616 0.10 (2.5) 1.00 (25.4) 0.10 (2.5)
120FN616B 0.15 (3.8) 1.00 (25.4) 0.15 (3.8)
150FN019 1.00 (25.4) 0.50 (12.7)
200FN919 0.50 (12.7) 1.00 (25.4) 0.50 (12.7)
200FN011 1.00 (25.4) 1.00 (25.4)
250FN029 2.00 (50.8) 0.50 (12.7)
300FN021 2.00 (50.8) 1.00 (25.4)
300FN929 0.50 (12.7) 2.00 (50.8) 0.50 (12.7)
400FN022 2.00 (50.8) 2.00 (50.8)
500FN131 1.00 (25.4) 3.00 (76.2) 1.00 (25.4)

Table 6. Dielectric Strength of Kapton?/SUP>
Type FN Polyimide Films

Gauge
Construction
Minimum Breakdown
V/mil (kV/mm)

120FN616 4,200 (165)
120FN616B 4,200 (165)
150FN019 3,700 (146)
200FN919 3,200 (126)
200FN011 3,200 (126)
250FN029 2,750 (108)
300FN021 2,700 (106)
300FN929 2,700 (106)
400FN022 2,200 (87)
500FN131 2,200 (87)
Test Method
Average of ten specimens tested per ASTM D-149-92. Flat sheets in air placed between 1/4 (6 mm) diameter brass electrodes with 1/32 (0.8 mm) edge radius subjected to 60 cycles AC voltage. Rise is 500 V/sec to the breakdown voltage.

Table 7. Shrinkage of Kapton, Type VN Polyimide Film

Property Value Film Thickness, mil (µm)
Property 0.50 (12.7) 1.00 (25.4) 2.00 (50.8) 3.00 (76.2) 5.00 (127)

Shrinkage, %, MD and TD
at 200°C (392°F), max.
0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
Test Method
The percent shrinkage obtained for either the MD or TD by using the average of three measurements in either direction before and after conditioning. Temperature exposure 200°C ?°C (392°F ?.6°F) for 1 hr. Measurements must be made at the same temperature and humidity conditions before and after conditioning. To ensure sample/ambient equilibrium before and after conditioning, specimens should be exposed for 3 hr.


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