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Description for 3M 9712
An isotropically conductive pressure sensitive tape. It conducts electricity through the thickness (Z-axis) and in the plane of the adhesive (X, Y planes) and is ideal for EMI/RFI shield and EMI/RFI gasket attachment to metal surfaces.Application Type Bond, EMI/RFI shield, EMI/RFI shield 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Aluminum, Copper, EMI/RFI gasket attachment to metal surfaces, PVC, Stainless Steel, Foam, PVC laminates Industry Electronic devices, Grounding Computer Antistatic and Glare Reduction Screens, Foil laminate shields, Electronic cabinetry, Electrical devices Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Filled Acrylic, Non-woven carbon scrim Cure Method Pressure Sensitive, Heat Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 100 Total Thickness (mm) 0.229 Double Sided Double-sided High Temperature Resistance (°C) 121, 70 Other Resistance Low electrical resistance -
Technical Data for 3M 9712
Overview
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Application Type
- EMI Shielding - EMI/RFI shield
- RFI/RMI Shielding - EMI/RFI shield
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Substrate
- Foam
- Metal - EMI/RFI gasket attachment to metal surfaces
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - PVC, PVC laminates
- Stainless Steel
- Other - Fiber
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Industry
- Storage & Graphics - Grounding Computer Antistatic and Glare Reduction Screens
- Electronics - Electronic devices, Foil laminate shields, Electronic cabinetry, Electrical devices
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Chemistry
- Acrylic - Filled Acrylic
- Other - Non-woven carbon scrim
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Application Method
- Dispenser - Finger pressure
- Roll - Roller
- Contact
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
- Heat
Specifications
Cure Specs
Application Temperature (°F) 60 to 100 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) Good Peel Strength (piw) > 41 (oz./in), >35 (oz./in), > 37 (oz./in), > 42 (oz./in), > 33 (oz./in), > 39 (oz./in), > 43 (oz./in), > 36 (oz./in), > 43 (oz./in), > 53 (oz./in), > 43 (oz./in), > 55 (oz./in) Test Method Tape Properties
Total Thickness (mm) 0.229 Double Sided Double-sided Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) 121, 70 Test Method Other Resistance Low electrical resistance Conductivity
Filler Conductive Fibers Electrical Conductivity (mhos/cm) Electrically conductivity Business Information
Shelf Life Details Shelf life of Tape in Roll Form: 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original cartons at 70°F (21°C) and 50% relative humidity. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 70 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 24 -
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Best Practices for 3M 9712
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Surface Preparation
To obtain maximum adhesion, the bonding surfaces must be clean and dry. Isopropyl alcohol is recommended as a cleaning solvent.
Electrical performance is dependent upon the nature of the metal and its surface. Most metal surfaces give enhanced electrical performance with tape 9712 when the surface has been lightly abraded. Scotch-BriteTM pads are recommended for preparing the metal surface.
The surfaces should be cleaned again before applying a new piece of 3M tape 9712. The force required to separate the parts and/or remove the adhesive can be reduced by softening the adhesive by heating to 158°F -212°F (70°C - 100°C) or using solvents such as acetone.
Note Carefully read and follow the manufacturer's precautions and directions for use when handling cleaning solvents.
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Application
Bond Strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact developed. This wetted area can be increased by applying 3MTM XYZ-Axis Electrically Conductive Tape 9712 firmly with a roller or finger pressure to exclude air entrapment. Adhesion is optimized when the substrates are flat or conformable substrates. Adhesion increases after application, up to 24 hours later, due to increased wetting by the tape.
Tape application below 50°F (10°C) is not recommended because the adhesive will be too firm to wet the substrates, resulting in low adhesion. Warming the substrates to 100°F (38°C) facilitates adhesion. Once properly applied, low temperature holding power is generally satisfactory.
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Removal
3M tape 9712 can be removed by separating the parts using torque for rigid parts or peel for flexible ones. Remove the adhesive by pulling off as much as possible by application of 3MTM packaging Tape over the residual adhesive followed by removal of packaging tape.
Note Carefully read and follow the manufacturer's precautions and directions for use when handling cleaning solvents.
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Peel Strength Test Methods
Peel Strength | Type | Substrate | Test Time | Test Temperature | Test Method |
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> 41 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Stainless Steel | 20 min | 22°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
>35 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Aluminum | 20 min | 22°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
> 37 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Copper | 20 min | 22°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
> 42 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Stainless Steel | 1,440 min | 22°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
> 33 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Aluminum | 1,440 min | 22°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
> 39 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Copper | 1,440 min | 22°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
> 43 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Stainless Steel | 20 min | 70°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
> 36 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Aluminum | 20 min | 70°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
> 43 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Copper | 20 min | 70°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
> 53 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Stainless Steel | 1,440 min | 70°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
> 43 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Aluminum | 1,440 min | 70°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
> 55 (oz./in) | 90° Peel Strength | Copper | 1,440 min | 70°C | Based upon a 90 degree peel sample, following ASTM D3330 test method. Aluminum foil (2 mil thick) was used as the flexible backing to the tape 9712. The substrates listed are all rigid metal plates. The 158°F (70°C) aged peel samples are indicative of the typical long term adhesion build expected at room temperature. |
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
High Temperature Resistance | Test Method |
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121°C | Operating Temperature, Long Term |
70°C | Operating Temperature, Short Term Exposure |