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Arlon SFT silicone self fusing tape - "A Smart Choice in Lean Times"

When looking for a silicone, self fusing tape, Arlon SFT is an affordable, easy to order, and highly functional, silicone, self-fusing tape. With over 30 years of in-service use in numerous highly demanding applications (such as aerospace and military) you can rely on Arlon SFT. The Arlon SFT product is gray in color and 0.012” thick x 1.0” wide x 10 yards long. The Arlon SFT product is lined with 0.001" thick x 1.1875" wide polyester liner and has electrical and mechanical properties that exceed most industry standards. By purchasing your silicone, self-fusing tape directly from Arlon, you will receive a high quality tape at an affordable price. This is possible because there is no middleman, as you will receive tape directly from the manufacturing facility.

The typical properties table below can be used to compare Arlon SFT versus industry leaders like 3M™ Scotch® 70 tape*:


Property	Arlon SFT	Test Method
Hardness (SAP)	50	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength (psi)	1200	ASTM D412
Elongation (%)	612	ASTM D412
Dielectric Strength (VPM)	881	ASTM D149
Bond Strength (lbf/inch)	2.4	MIL-I-46852C / AA59163
Water Absorption (%wt)	0.38	MIL-I-46852C / AA59163

· Most importantly, Arlon SFT is a low cost alternative to industry leading, silicone, self fusing tapes yielding significant cost savings per project.

· Arlon SFT Shelf Life is 5 years from the DOM when stored at 70° +/- 5°F and 50% RH.

· Arlon SFT IS ROHS compliant. (Download MSDS)

· Arlon SFT is designed for continuous operation at 180°C.

· Arlon SFT is a great choice for your next electrical insulation project. (Download Datasheet)

* "3M" and "Scotch" are registered trademarks of the 3M Company.

Silicone Self-Fusing Tape Performance Advantages

   • Resists moisture, oxygen, corona, and ozone exposure to assure continuous high insulation values.

   • Conforms smoothly when wrapped around complex forms.

   • Completely bonds to itself at room temperature within 24 hours.

   • Remains non-tacky to the touch and does not adhere to other surfaces or substrates.

   • Insulates with a single wrap, thereby reducing labor time and cost.

   • Dampens vibration, resists thermal and mechanical shock.

   • Inherently flame resistant and when burned forms a non-conductive ash.

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