A-16 PS Aluminum Foil / Polyester Film EMI-RFI Shielding Tape
A-16 PS is an aluminum foil and polyester film laminate tape engineered for EMI and RFI shielding, providing signal attenuation of 112 dB @ 100 MHz from a compact 0.0026″ +/- 10% construction (without liner) built from a 0.001″ aluminum foil and 0.001″ acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. It delivers a peel strength greater than 32 oz./inch of width and a dielectric strength of 3,900 volts, with a tensile strength of 10,000 p.s.i. and 25% elongation at break. The tape is supplied with a 90 lb. release liner.
Key Properties
- Peel Strength: >32 oz./inch of width (ASTM-D-1000)
- Signal Attenuation: 112 dB @ 100 MHz (ASTM D4935-99)
- Tensile Strength: 10,000 P.S.I. (ASTM-D-882)
- Dielectric Strength: 3,900 volts (ASTM D149)
- Thickness w/o Liner: 0.0026″ +/- 10% (PSTC-33)
- Elongation at Break: 25% (ASTM-D-882)
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Aluminum Foil Thickness | 0.001″ | — |
| Polyester Film Thickness | 0.00048″ | — |
| Adhesive Thickness | 0.001″ | — |
| Release Liner | 90 lb. | — |
| Thickness w/o Liner | 0.0026″ +/- 10% | PSTC-33 |
| Color | Silver | — |
| Shelf Life | 1 year @ 70°F(21°C)/50% R.H. | — |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Peel Strength | >32 oz./inch of width | ASTM-D-1000 |
| Tensile Strength | 10,000 P.S.I. | ASTM-D-882 |
| Elongation at Break | 25% | ASTM-D-882 |
Electrical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Signal Attenuation | 112 dB @ 100 MHz | ASTM D4935-99 |
| Dielectric Strength | 3,900 volts | ASTM D149 |
- EMI/RFI shielding for electronic enclosures
- Cable and connector shielding
- Grounding and static drain applications
- Shielding for PCB and component assemblies
- High-attenuation shielding for sensitive electronics
Common industries: Electronics manufacturing, telecommunications, industrial equipment, high-reliability electronics.
A-16 PS is a pressure-sensitive laminate built from a 0.001″ aluminum foil bonded with a 0.001″ acrylic adhesive system, engineered to deliver 112 dB of signal attenuation at 100 MHz — the highest attenuation figure among the thinner-gauge grades in the A-Series line. This makes it well suited to shielding electronic enclosures, cables, connectors, and PCB assemblies where high-attenuation performance is required in a compact profile.
The tape carries a 3,900-volt dielectric rating, a tensile strength of 10,000 p.s.i., and 25% elongation at break, reflecting a stiffer, less conformable construction relative to thicker A-Series grades. It is finished in silver and supplied with a 90 lb. release liner for clean unwind and precision die-cutting during converting, and it carries a one-year shelf life when stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity. No compliance standards are specified on the manufacturer’s TDS for this material.
What differentiates A-16 PS from other tape grades in the line?
A-16 PS is built for maximum signal attenuation in a thin-gauge format, rated at 112 dB @ 100 MHz — matched only by A-41 PS in the A-Series line — while maintaining a compact 0.0026" thickness without liner. Its peel strength (>32 oz./inch) and 3,900-volt dielectric rating match A-10 PS, but its lower 25% elongation at break reflects a stiffer, less conformable construction optimized for attenuation performance over flexibility.
Why is peel adhesion important for A-16 PS?
Peel adhesion keeps A-16 PS securely bonded to the enclosure or component surface once installed, which is essential for maintaining an unbroken, continuous shielding path. With a peel strength greater than 32 oz./inch of width, the tape resists edge lift and adhesive failure during handling and long-term service.
What is the storage range for A-16 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-16 PS suitable for FCC-regulated EMI/RFI shielding environments?
No compliance standard is stated on the A-16 PS TDS, so suitability for FCC-regulated EMI/RFI shielding environments cannot be confirmed from the manufacturer's documentation for this specific grade.
How should A-16 PS be specified?
Specify grade (A-16 PS), thickness, color, adhesive type, liner type, compliance requirements, dimensional tolerances, and finished format.
