Adhesive tape is often used as an electrical conductor and insulator for heat-generating products, including heat sinks, pipes, and fans. When connecting two kinds of materials for heat transfer, the tape is a convenient method of mitigating heat transfer during the cooling process.
The Heat Transfer Process
When 3M adhesive tape is applied to connect heat-generating parts to cooling units, it will bind the parts and adjust the temperature through a heat transfer pathway. The resulting thermal interface is achieved by simply applying pressure to the tape to connect these parts. Having such a tight, close interface eliminates the need for extra carriers, reducing the amount of gaps in the transfer process and the amount of interfaces in the transfer process.
Industrial Uses
Adhesive conductors are used in a variety of electrical engineering components. Electricians have used them for the following purposes:
- Heat conduction
- Thermal and flex bonding
- LED light temperature control
- Battery temperature regulation
Electricians favor adhesive tape for its adhesion qualities and its ability to create a strong seal, insulator, and conductor. The tape’s wet-out properties will reduce overall chances of shock, making it suitable for high-grade industrial assemblies and repairs.
Benefits
Using 3M adhesive tape improves heating unit set-up in a variety of ways. The tape itself is durable, able to withstand sixty pounds per inch of torque. It will not break or melt over long periods of time, and will prevent heat from escaping during the transfer process. If the cooling unit or other piping systems need to be removed or adjusted, the tape is easy to peel off. Simply adjust the parts and apply a new strip to reassemble the unit.
In addition to its easy application process, the tape is easy to adjust and use for different kinds of heating units. By cutting specific pieces of tape to fit individual projects, the seal and conductive pathway will be guaranteed to work with that specific unit for a longer period of time. 3M adhesive tape can be specifically die cut to the exact dimensions of a heating unit for easy application. It prevents the need for other adhesives and potentially long drying times, allowing you to repair and use your heating unit quickly.