3M 1182 Service Manual

1182 Tape

Copper Foil Conductive Adhesive on Both
Sides

Data Sheet

Product Description

3M 1182 Tape consists of a 1-ounce deadsoft
copper foil backing that is coated on both sides
with a unique electrically conductive pressure-
sensitive acrylic adhesive.

• Deadsoft 1-ounce copper foil backing

• Conductive acrylic adhesive on both sides

• Supplied with removable liner on both sides for
easy handling and diecutting

Like all 3M shielding tapes, 3M 1182 is available
in standard and custom widths and lengths.
Standard length is 18 yards.

• Widths from 1/4” to 23”

• Longer lengths up to several times normal
length, dependent upon width. Check with
Customer Service.

Applications

3M 1182 is typically used to bond two surfaces
together, both electrically and physically. An
example would be adhering a conductive gasket
to a conductive surface as part of the EMI
shielding solution for an electronic enclosure.

Conductivity

Since 3M 1182 double-sided copper tape would
typically be used as an electrical path between
two surfaces, its most important feature is its
conductivity. Highly conductive particles in the
acrylic adhesive provide a multitude of electrical
paths between the application substrate and the
surface of the copper foil on each side. The
resistance of the conductive path through the
adhesive (measured over a 1-in

2

area) typically

measures only a few milliohms.

Properties Typical Values

Backing thickness

1

1.4 mil (0,04mm)

Total thickness (backing plus adhesive on both sides)

3

3.5 mil (.088mm)

Breaking strength 1 25 lb./in (44 N/10mm)

Adhesion to steel 1 35 oz/in (3,8 N/10mm)

Electrical resistance through adhesive 2 0.010 ohm

Flame retardancy 3 Pass

* Footnote: 1. Test method ASTM D 1000

2. MIL-STD-202 Method 307 maintained at 5 psi (3,4 N/cm

2

) measured over 1 in2 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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user assumes all risks and liability whatsoever in connection with
such use.

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are made in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied, including
but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose which warranties are hereby
expressly disclaimed.

SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE USER OR ANY
OTHER PERSON UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEG LIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY,
FOR ANY INJURY OR FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUSTAINED
OR INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OF ANY OF THE
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