Tape AL-36FR
Polyester Film-Laminated
Aluminum Foil with Conductive
Acrylic Adhesive
Data Sheet
Product Description
3M™ Tape AL-36FR consists of polyester film-
laminated aluminum foil and unique electrically
conductive pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive.
• PET-laminated aluminum foil backing
• Conductive acrylic adhesive
• Supplied on a removable liner for easy handling
and die cutting
• UL recognized for flame retardancy per UL
510, Product Category OANZ2, File E166244.
3M Tape AL-36FR is available in standard and
custom widths and lengths. Standard length is
100 m.
• Widths from 6 mm to 500 mm
• Longer lengths up to several times normal
length, dependent upon width. Check with a
3M sales representative.
Applications
3M Tape AL-36FR is typically used for applications
requiring excellent electrical conductivity from the
application substrate through the adhesive to the foil
backing and for insulation on top of the foil backing.
Common uses include grounding and EMI shielding
in equipment, components, shielded rooms, etc.
Shielding Effectiveness
Many factors determine the true shielding
effectiveness of a shielding tape, including type and
thickness, adhesive strength, degree 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
Properties Typical Value
Type of Backing PET-laminated aluminum foil backing
Type of Adhesive Conductive acrylic adhesive
Total thickness (backing plus adhesive) 0.06 ± 0.005 mm
Adhesion to steel1 1000 gf / 25 mm (2.2 N / 25 mm)
Electrical resistance through adhesive2 0.02 Ω / 25 mm2
Shielding effectiveness3 Refer to attenuation chart
* Footnotes: 1. ASTM D 1000 Test method
2. MIL-STD-202 Method 307
3. ASTM-D-4935 Test method
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Shielding Effectiveness (Test method: ASTM D4935)
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Important Notice
Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all
risks and liability associated with such use.
Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture as of
the date of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this
product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M's option, to replace or
repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be
liable for any loss or damage arising from this 3M product, whether direct, Indirect, special, Incidental or
consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted.
Electrical Markets Division
6801 River Place Blvd.
Austin, TX 78726-9000 Litho in USA
www.3M.com/electrical/oem © 3M 2004 78-8126-6587-1-A
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