A-15 PS Aluminum Foil / Polyester Film EMI-RFI Shielding Tape
A-15 PS is an aluminum foil and polyester film laminate tape engineered for EMI and RFI shielding of electronic components, built to a total thickness of 0.0030″ +/- 10% from a 0.00035″ aluminum foil, 0.00092″ polyester film, and 0.0015″ acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. It delivers a peel strength of 40 oz./inch of width and an elongation at break of 75%. The tape is supplied with a 90 lb. release liner.
Key Properties
- Peel Strength: 40 oz./inch of width (ASTM-D-1000)
- Tensile Strength: 12,000 p.s.i. (ASTM-D-882)
- Total Thickness: 0.0030″ +/- 10% (ASTM-D-3652)
- Elongation at Break: 75% (ASTM-D-882)
- Release Liner: 90 lb.
- Color: Silver
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Aluminum Foil Thickness | 0.00035″ | — |
| Polyester Film Thickness | 0.00092″ | — |
| Adhesive Thickness | 0.0015″ | — |
| Release Liner | 90 lb. | — |
| Total Thickness | 0.0030″ +/- 10% | ASTM-D-3652 |
| Color | Silver | — |
| Shelf Life | 1 year @ 70°F(21°C)/50% R.H. | — |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Peel Strength | 40 oz./inch of width | ASTM-D-1000 |
| Tensile Strength | 12,000 p.s.i. | ASTM-D-882 |
| Elongation at Break | 75% | ASTM-D-882 |
Compliance
- FCC Regulations, Docket Number 20780, Volume II, Part 15, Subpart 5 — Compliant
- EMI/RFI shielding for electronic enclosures
- Cable and connector shielding
- Grounding and static drain applications
- Shielding for PCB and component assemblies
- Electronics equipment shielding in aerospace and industrial systems
Common industries: Electronics manufacturing, aerospace, industrial equipment, telecommunications.
A-15 PS is a pressure-sensitive laminate combining an aluminum foil face, a polyester film carrier, and an acrylic adhesive system into a 0.0030″ +/- 10% total construction. The tape is intended for EMI and RFI shielding of electronic enclosures, cables, connectors, and PCB assemblies, and its heavier peel strength relative to thinner-gauge A-Series grades gives it a strong, lasting bond on the substrates it is applied to.
The material is finished in silver, matching its foil face, and is protected by a 90 lb. release liner that supports clean unwind and precision die-cutting during converting. Its 75% elongation at break allows it to conform to irregular or contoured surfaces during application. Stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity, the tape carries a one-year shelf life. Compliant with FCC Regulations, Docket Number 20780, Volume II, Part 15, Subpart 5.
What differentiates A-15 PS from other tape grades in the line?
A-15 PS delivers a higher peel strength (40 oz./inch of width) than the thinner A-10 PS (32 oz./inch), with a thicker 0.0030" construction and 75% elongation at break for improved conformability. Unlike A-16 PS or A-41 PS, no signal attenuation or dielectric strength data is listed on the A-15 PS TDS, making it best suited to applications where aggressive bonding and conformability, rather than documented electrical shielding performance, are the priority.
Why is peel adhesion important for A-15 PS?
Peel adhesion determines how securely A-15 PS anchors to the enclosure, cable, or component surface during installation and continues to hold through handling and service life. Its 40 oz./inch peel strength provides a stronger bond than thinner-gauge A-Series grades, reducing the risk of edge lifting or adhesive failure once applied.
What is the storage range for A-15 PS?
The TDS specifies a shelf life of 1 year when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity; no separate operating temperature range is stated on the manufacturer's TDS.
Is A-15 PS suitable for FCC-regulated EMI/RFI shielding environments?
Yes. A-15 PS is manufactured in compliance with FCC Regulations, Docket Number 20780, Volume II, Part 15, Subpart 5, as stated on the manufacturer's TDS.
How should A-15 PS be specified?
Specify grade (A-15 PS), thickness, color, adhesive type, liner type, compliance requirements, dimensional tolerances, and finished format.
