1182 Tape
Copper Foil Conductive Adhesive on Both
Sides
Data Sheet
Product Description Applications
3M 1182 Tape consists of a 1-ounce deadsoft 3M 1182 is typically used to bond two surfaces
copper foil backing that is coated on both sides together, both electrically and physically. An
example would be adhering a conductive gasket
with a unique electrically conductive pressure-
sensitive acrylic adhesive. to a conductive surface as part of the EMI
shielding solution for an electronic enclosure.
Deadsoft 1-ounce copper foil backing
Conductive acrylic adhesive on both sides
Conductivity
Supplied with removable liner on both sides for
Since 3M 1182 double-sided copper tape would
easy handling and diecutting
typically be used as an electrical path between
two surfaces, its most important feature is its
Like all 3M shielding tapes, 3M 1182 is available
conductivity. Highly conductive particles in the
in standard and custom widths and lengths.
acrylic adhesive provide a multitude of electrical
Standard length is 18 yards.
paths between the application substrate and the
Widths from 1/4 to 23
surface of the copper foil on each side. The
Longer lengths up to several times normal
resistance of the conductive path through the
2
length, dependent upon width. Check with
adhesive (measured over a 1-in area) typically
Customer Service.
measures only a few milliohms.
Properties Typical Values
1
Backing thickness 1.4 mil (0,04mm)
3
Total thickness (backing plus adhesive on both sides) 3.5 mil (.088mm)
1
Breaking strength 25 lb./in (44 N/10mm)
1
Adhesion to steel 35 oz/in (3,8 N/10mm)
2
Electrical resistance through adhesive 0.010 ohm
3
Flame retardancy Pass
* Footnote: 1. Test method ASTM D 1000
2 2
2. MIL-STD-202 Method 307 maintained at 5 psi (3,4 N/cm ) measured over 1 in surface area. Conductive particles in the adhesive provide the
electrical path between the application substrate and the foil backing.
3. UL-recognized for flame retardancy per UL 510, Product Category 0ANZ2, File E17385.3M is a trademark of 3M.
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3M 1998