Aircraft & Aerospace

Apical® Polyimide Film Division

FEP or PTFE Coated or laminated, narrow-width APICAL® Polyimide tapes

APICAL® Polyimide Film Is the Right Choice.

APICAL® Polyimide Film is used as the material of choice in wire and cable insulation in commercial and military aircraft, space vehicles, satellites, and missiles. FEP- or PTFE — coated or laminated, narrow-width APICAL® Polyimide tapes produce insulation that offers superior heat-sealability, and improved abrasion and cut-through resistance, combined with excellent dielectric and thermal properties.

Particularly important to commercial aircraft manufacturers is the virtually smokeless characteristics of APICAL® Polyimide when exposed to flame — it is UL -94VO rated. APICAL® Polyimide is also certified to meet all requirements of ASTM D5213 and IPC 4201/1.  It has a UL Thermal Index for continuous operation of 200°C-240°C, but still retains most of its electrical integrity when exposed for brief periods to temperature as high as 400°C.

The lightweight, mechanical toughness and extraordinary thermal cycling range of APICAL® Polyimide help ensure dependable electrical and electronic operation from take-off to landing. That makes APICAL® Polyimide the right choice for aircraft and aerospace.

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FEP or PTFE Coated or laminated, narrow-width APICAL® Polyimide tapes

APICAL® Polyimide Film Is the Right Choice.

APICAL® Polyimide Film is used as the material of choice in wire and cable insulation in commercial and military aircraft, space vehicles, satellites, and missiles. FEP- or PTFE — coated or laminated, narrow-width APICAL® Polyimide tapes produce insulation that offers superior heat-sealability, and improved abrasion and cut-through resistance, combined with excellent dielectric and thermal properties.

Particularly important to commercial aircraft manufacturers is the virtually smokeless characteristics of APICAL® Polyimide when exposed to flame — it is UL -94VO rated. APICAL® Polyimide is also certified to meet all requirements of ASTM D5213 and IPC 4201/1.  It has a UL Thermal Index for continuous operation of 200°C-240°C, but still retains most of its electrical integrity when exposed for brief periods to temperature as high as 400°C.

The lightweight, mechanical toughness and extraordinary thermal cycling range of APICAL® Polyimide help ensure dependable electrical and electronic operation from take-off to landing. That makes APICAL® Polyimide the right choice for aircraft and aerospace.

Downloads

Applications

Ask The Engineers

Here's your chance to ask Kaneka Engineers questions about APICAL® Polyimide film and its applications. Use it as an open exchange of ideas and questions about polyimide applications, challenges, and innovations. ​
Email Us Your Questions

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Quality

Industries who depend upon APICAL® Polyimide Film benefit not only from a carefully designed product, but from the process behind it as well. Unlike many film manufacturers, APICAL® Polyimide process technology is driven by quality not speed.

Performance

In spite of being lighter in weight than many of the materials it has replaced, the overall performance of APICAL® Polyimide surpasses them. Its high degree of dimensional stability allows it to be wrapped tightly for applications where space is a premium. It is tough, highly resistant to tearing, abrasion and puncture.

Technical Data

APICAL® Polyimide Films possess an excellent balance of physical, thermal, electrical, and chemical properties over a wide range of temperatures for flexible printed circuits, tape automated bonding, motor generator insulation, wire and cable insulation, pressure sensitive tape and other uses.

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