Budnick Converting ®
Scapa Tapes North America
653
Hot Air Leveling and Wave Soldering Tape
653 is a 6.0 mil, hot air leveling and wave soldering tape. It is primarily used to protect circuit boards from gold finger contacts during wave soldering or hot air leveling process, and it is also used in high temperature masking.
Converting Services
- Precision Cutting
- Die Cutting
- Slitting
- Printing
- Laminating and Coating
- Spooling and Finishing
- Consulting & Process Audit
- Prototyping
- Inventory Management
At Budnick, we specialize in custom converting these materials into labor saving, user-friendly parts.
| Backing/Carrier | Proprietary |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Silicone |
| Thickness | 6 Mils |
| Tensile | 26.00 lbs/in |
|---|---|
| Elongation | 3.50% |
| Adhesive Activation | Pressure |
| Adhesion (unwind) | 40 oz/in |
| Min. Application Temp | 65° F |
|---|---|
| Min. Service Temp | -22° F |
| Max Short-Term Temp | 221° F |
| Max Long-Term Temp |
Product Features
- Silicone adhesive is modified
- Economical alternative to polyimide tapes
- Carrier is a specially treated paper laminated with a polyester film
- Wide operating temperature range
- Resistant to processing used in wave soldering or hot air leveling
- Excellent adhesion to substrate
- Removes cleanly without adhesive residue
Adhesive Tape Applications
- Protection of circuit board gold finger contacts during wave soldering or hot air leveling process
- High temperature masking
Adhesive Tape Colors
- Cream
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Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.
The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.
It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.
Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.
Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.