3M 1245 User Manual

1245 Tape

Embossed Copper Foil

Data Sheet

Product Description

3M 1245 Tape consists of an embossed 1­ounce deadsoft copper foil backing and an
aggressive pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive.
The edges of the embossed pattern pressed
into the foil cut through the adhesive layer to
establish reliable metal-to-metal contact
between the backing and the application
substrate.

• Embossed deadsoft 1-ounce copper foil
backing

• Conductivity “through the adhesive”

• Supplied on a removable liner for easy
handling and diecutting

Like all 3M shielding tapes, 3M 1245 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 1245 Tape is typically used for
applications requiring excellent electrical
conductivity from the application substrate
through the adhesive to the foil backing.
Common uses include grounding and EMI
shielding in equipment, components, shielded
rooms, etc. The copper foil backing is
solderable and resists oxidation and
discoloration.

Shielding Effectiveness

Many factors determine the true shielding
effectiveness of a shielding tape, including
type and thickness of foil, adhesive type,
intimacy of contact, smoothness of application
surface, strength and frequency of the EMI
signal, etc. However, using standard tests and
fixtures, it is possible to determine a value for
the attenuation .
For 3M 1245 Tape, typical shielding
effectiveness (far field) is in the range of 75dB
to 85dB (30 MHz to 1 GHz).

Properties Typical Values

Backing thickness
Total thickness (backing plus adhesive) 4.0 mil (.101mm)
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 0.001 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/c m

3. UL-recognized for flame retardancy per UL 510, Product Category 0ANZ2, Fi l e E17385.

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embossing pattern in the foil backing penetrate through the nonconduc ti ve adhesive to make metal-to-metal contact
with the application substrate.

1.4 mil (0,04mm)

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) measured over 1 in2 surface area. The edges of the

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intended use. The user assumes all risks and liability
whatsoever in connection with such use.

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800 676 8381

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