THERMATTACH® Double-Sided Thermal Tapes
Thermally Conductive Attachment Tapes
Typical Applications
• Mount heat sinks to components
dissipating < ~25 W
• Attach heat sinks to PC (esp.
graphics) processors
• Heat sink attachment to motor
control processors
• Telecommunication
infrastructure components
Product Attributes
Description
THERMATTACH double-sided
thermal interface tapes provide
exceptional bonding properties
between electronic components and
heat sinks, eliminating the need for
mechanical fasteners.
®
THERMATTACH® tapes are proven
to offer excellent reliability when
exposed to thermal, mechanical,
and environmental conditioning.
They are offered in a variety of
configurations, as detailed in the
typical properties table.
T418
• Superior adhesive strength
• Best conformability to
components
• UL94 V-0 rated
• Good thermal performance
T412
• Good adhesion
• Superior thermal performance
• General use tape with added
thermal conductivity of Al foil
layer
T411
• Designed for adhesion to plastic
packages
• Attaches to low surface energy
packages
• UL94 V-0 rated
T404/T414
• Excellent dielectric strength due
to polyimide carrier
• Good thermal performance
• UL94 V-0 rated
T405
• General use tape with added
thermal conductivity of Al foil
layer
• Excellent thermal performance
• UL94 V-0 rated
Features / Benefits
• Offered in various forms to
provide thermal, dielectric, and
flame retardant properties
• Offered in custom die-cut
configurations to suit a variety of
applications
• Eliminates the need for
mechanical attachment (i.e.
screws, clips, rivets, fasteners)
• Proven reliability under various
mechanical, thermal, and
environmental stresses
• Embossed version available
• UL recognized V-0 flammability
• Meets RoHS specifications
• No curing required, unlike epoxy
or acrylic preforms or liquid
systems
• Easily reworkable
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Electrical
Mechanical / Adhesion
Regulatory
Chomerics
Thermal
Physical
Not Tested
12
Shelf-Life, months from shipment
Outgassing, % TML (% CVCM)
Yes
V-0
Flammability Rating (See UL File E140244)
RoHS Compliant
>50
>10
150 (1,034)
4.0 (6.9)
Creep Adhesion, days
77ºF (15ºC)
302ºF (125ºC)
Die Shear Adhesion after
400 psi attachment, psi (kPa)
– 2 hour sample dwell time 77ºF (25ºC)
90° Peel Adhesion to 0.002”
aluminum foil, lbf /in (N/cm)
150 (1,034)
Lap Shear Al-Al @25°C, psi (kPa)
5
Voltage Breakdown (kVac)
1.0 X 1013
0.5
Thermal Conductivity W/m-K
Volume Resistivity, (ohm-cm)
1.2 (7.7)
-22 to +257
(-30 to + 125)
-4 (-20)
Thermal Impedance
°C-in2 / W (°C-cm2/W) @ 300psi
Operating Temperature
Range, ºF (ºC)
Glass Transition Temperature
Range ºF (ºC)
Adhesive CTE, ppm/ºF
300
0.14 (0.00)
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Yes
Not Tested
>50
>10
135 (931)
1.0 (1.76)
70 (480)
1.0 X 102
N/A
1.4
0.30 (2.0)
-22 to +257
(-30 to + 125)
-22 (-30)
300
± 0.001
(0.025)
± 0.001
(0.025)
Thickness Tolerance, inch (mm)
0.009 (0.23)
Aluminum Mesh
Fiberglass
0.010 (0.25)
Standard
Gray
No
T412
Reinforcement Carrier
Optional
Light Yellow
No
T418
Thickness, inch (mm)
(Rolls of width greater than 12” are not available with embossment)
Embossed
Color
Recommended for Plastic
Component Attachment
Typical Properties
Thermally Conductive Attachment Tapes
0.56 (0.02)
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Yes
V-0
>50
>10
130 (897)
1.5 (2.6)
100 (689)
3.0 X 1014
5
0.4
0.6 (3.7)
-22 to +257
(-30 to + 125)
-22 (-30)
300
± 0.001
(0.025)
0.005 (0.127)
Filled Polyimide
Standard
Beige
No
T404 / T414
0.25 (0.01)
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Yes
V-0
>50
>10
125 (862)
1.5 (2.6)
100 (689)
N/A
N/A
0.5
0.5 (3.4)
-22 to +257
(-30 to + 125)
-22 (-30)
300
± 0.001
(0.025)
0.006 (0.15)
Aluminum
Standard
White
No
T405 / T405-R
Not Tested
12
Yes
V-0
>50
>10
110 (759)
2.0 (3.5)
40 (270)
NA
NA
0.5
1.0 (6.5)
-58 to +302
(-50 to +150)
-58 (-50)
400
± 0.001
(0.025)
0.010 (0.25)
Aluminum Mesh
No
Clear / Metallic
Yes
T411
ASTM E595
Chomerics
Chomerics
Certification
UL94
PSTC-7
Chomerics
# 54
ASTM D1000
ASTM D1002
ASTM D257
ASTM D149
ASTM D5470
ASTM D5470
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ASTM D1356
ASTM D3386
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ASTM D374
Visual
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Method
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THERMATTACH® Thermally Conductive Attachment Tapes
Ordering Information
These attachment tapes are available in the following formats.
Contact Chomerics for custom widths, part sizes, etc.
Sheets form, roll form, or die-cut parts. Offered on continuous rolls.
A general ordering information table is included below for reference.
Part Number:
6W
XX
YYYY
ZZZZ
XX = 13 for PSA two sides
YYYY = 4 digit alpha/numeric part number.
Contact Chomerics.
W = 7 (Roll of material)
XX = 10 (100 foot roll)
XX = 40 (400 foot roll)
YYYY = 0750 for 7.5” wide
YYYY = 1150 for 11.5” wide
YYYY = 2400 for 24” wide
For T404/T414 Only:
YYYY= 0600 for 6”wide
YYYY= 0900 for 9” wide
YYYY= 1900 for 19” wide*
W = 9 (Custom part)
XX = 13 for PSA two sides
YYYYY = Custom Part Number.
Contact Chomerics
W = 0 (Standard Part)
( )
Rolls of width
greater than 12”
are not available
with embossment
Material Type
ZZZZ =
T405
T405-R
T411
T412
T418
* for T404/T414 only
Handling Information
These products are defined by
Chomerics as “articles” according
to the following generally
recognized regulatory definition for
articles:
An article is a manufactured item
“formed to a specific shape or
design during manufacturing,”
which has “end use functions”
dependent upon its size and shape
during end use and which has
generally “no change of chemical
composition during its end use.”
In addition:
• There is no known or anticipated
exposure to hazardous
materials/substances during
routine and anticipated use of
the product.
• The product’s shape, surface,
and design is more relevant than
its chemical composition.
These materials are not deemed by
Chomerics to require an MSDS. For
further questions, please contact
Chomerics at 781-935-4850.
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THERMATTACH® Tape
THERMATTACH® Thermally Conductive Attachment Tapes
Tape Application Instructions: T404, T405, T405-R, T411, T412, T413, T414, T418
Materials Needed
• Clean lint-free cloth rag
• Industrial solvent
• Rubber gloves
For optimal performance,
Chomerics recommends interface
flatness of 0.001 in/in (0.025 mm/25
mm) to 0.002 in/in (0.050 mm/25
mm) maximum.
Step 1: Ensure that bonding
surfaces are free from oil, dust, or
any contamination that may affect
bonding. Using rubber gloves, wipe
surfaces with a cloth dampened
with industrial solvents such as
MEK, toluene, acetone or isopropyl
alcohol.
Step 2: Cut tape to size* and
remove a liner or remove pre-cut
tape from roll.
between the heat sink and the
component. The penetration need
not be very deep.
Minimum: 10 psi at room
temperature for 15 seconds
PREFERRED: 30 psi at room
temperature for 5 seconds
contact surfaces. A twisting motion
during assembly of the substrates
will typically improve wetting.
*Note: Due to variations in heat
sink surfaces, Chomerics’ data
indicates that it sometimes
is beneficial to be cut slightly
smaller than the area of the heat
sink. See illustration.
Step 3: Apply to center of heat sink
bonding area and smooth over
entire surface using moderate hand
pressure / rubbing motion. A roller
may be useful to help smooth the
part to the surface by rolling from
the center out to beyond the edges
of the part. This ensures optimal
contact between tape and heat sink.
Step 4: Center heat sink onto
component and apply using any one
of the recommended temperature/
pressure options:
More pressure equals better
wetting out of the adhesive to the
Note that typically 70% of the
ultimate adhesive bond strength
is achieved with initial application,
and 80-90% is reached within 15
minutes. Ultimate adhesive strength
is achieved within 36 hours;
however the next manufacturing
step can typically occur immediately
following the initial application.
Removal Instructions
Materials needed: Single-edged
razor blade or a small, thin-bladed
pocketknife; soft, thin metal
spatula. Use safety precautions
when handling sharp instruments
and organic solvents.
Step 2: Remove the blade and insert
the spatula into the wedge. Slowly
twist the spatula blade so that it
exerts a slight upward pressure.
Step 3: As the two surfaces start
to separate, move the spatula
blade deeper into the bond line and
continue the twisting motion and
upward force.
Step 4: After the two components
are separated, the tape can be
removed and discarded. If adhesive
remains on the component surfaces,
it must be removed. Wipe with a
clean rag (lint-free) dabbed with
MEK, toluene, or isopropyl alcohol.
Use sufficient solvent to remove all
adhesive.
Step 5: Solvent cleaned components
must be verified 100% free
of cleaning solvent prior to
reattachment of adhesive.
Step 1: Carefully insert the blade
edge into the bond line at a corner
Relative Thermal Performance
Thermally Conductive Attachment Tapes
Performance*
Typical Properties
T418
T412
T404 / T414
T405 / T405-R
T411
Ceramic Attachment
5
3
4
4
4
Metal Attachment
5
3
4
4
4
Plastic Attachment
N/R
N/R
Dielectric Performance
Thermal Performance
3
2
N/R
N/R
N/R
5
5
3
5
N/R
N/R
4
2
* Performance rated on a scale of 1-5, 5 being the best. N/R = Not Recommended.
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