Your Professional Single Side Tape Manufacturer!

 

STK Tape supplies single sided adhesive tapes for electrical insulation, high-temperature masking, surface protection, thermal management, and industrial assembly. Choose from polyimide, PET, PTFE, glass cloth, aluminum foil, and other specialty tape materials, with custom slitting and precision die-cutting services to meet your application requirements.

 
 
 

Single Sided Tape & Specialty Material Converting Solutions | STK

 
How to Choose a Single Sided Tape
STK manufactures and converts industrial single sided adhesive tapes using Polyester (PET), Polyimide, PTFE, Aluminum Foil, Cloth, Glass Cloth, and Crepe Paper backings paired with engineered Acrylic, Silicone, or Rubber adhesive systems. Designed for applications across electronics, automotive, electrical, HVAC, construction, packaging, aerospace, and general industrial manufacturing, our single sided adhesive tapes can be supplied in standard rolls, jumbo rolls, slit rolls, and precision die-cut parts.
Selection depends on more than backing material alone. We recommend a single sided tape by reviewing continuous and peak operating temperatures, substrate surface energy, required adhesion or release behavior, residue tolerance, and converting format.
Backing——The backing provides the tape with its mechanical strength, flexibility, temperature resistance, electrical insulation, shielding, or surface protection properties.
Adhensive——The adhesive determines adhesion, tack, holding power, residue performance, temperature resistance, and compatibility with the target substrate.
Release Liner——For linered constructions, the release liner protects the adhesive before application and supports clean, controlled release.

Major Material Portfolio & Featured Series

 

Material 

Best Suited For 

Key Selection Questions 

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Polyester (PET)

Powder coating masking, PCB protection, general industrial bonding

What operating temperature and dwell time apply? Is clean removal required?

PET tape

Polyimide (PI)

Wave soldering, high-temperature electrical insulation, 3D printing beds

What continuous/peak temperature applies? Is dielectric strength or ESD antistatic required?

PI tape

PTFE (Teflon)

Non-stick heat sealing, low-friction chute lining, chemical masking

What surface release property is required? What is the continuous exposure temperature?

PTFE film tape

Aluminum Foil

HVAC duct sealing, thermal reflection, EMI/RFI shielding

What foil thickness and flame-retardant rating (e.g., UL 510) are needed? Is conductive adhesive required?

aluminum single side tape

Cloth / Duct

Heavy-duty bundling, surface protection, pipe sealing, sandblasting

Is hand-tearability required? What level of initial tack and waterproofing is needed?

Cloth Tape

Crepe Paper

Automotive paint masking, general holding, indoor bundling

What curve conformability and temperature baking conditions apply?

Crepe Paper

Glass Cloth

Heavy-duty electrical insulation, plasma/thermal spray masking, sandblasting protection, high-tensile cable bundling High tensile strength required? Extreme mechanical abrasion resistance needed? Thermal spray or sandblasting exposure? Glass Cloth Tape

 

Single Sided Tape by Function

Application Requirement

Recommended Tape Types

High Temperature Masking

Polyimide / PET / Glass Cloth

Electrical Insulation

PET / Polyimide / PVC / Glass Cloth

EMI / RFI Shielding

Copper Foil / Aluminum Foil / Conductive Tape

Surface Protection

PET / PE / PVC Film

Painting & Coating Masking

Crepe Paper / PET / Polyimide

Bundling & Wrapping

PET / PVC / Cloth / Duct Tape

Sealing

Aluminum Foil / PE / Cloth / PVC

Friction Reduction

PTFE / UHMW-PE

Thermal Insulation

Aluminum Foil / Specialty Film

Temporary Fixing

Cloth / PET / Paper Tape

With in-house coating, slitting, rewinding, and die-cutting capabilities, STK Tape supports customized tape solutions based on backing material, adhesive type, thickness, width, temperature resistance, adhesion, and application requirements.

Send your application requirements and our technical team will recommend a material construction, confirm specifications, and provide samples for testing.

Get a Quote — You already have your drawing, roll dimensions, or specification.

Request a Sample — You need to evaluate adhesive performance or thermal residue on your line.

 

 

 
Required Data Before You Order
 

Confirm these items with your process engineer before requesting a quote:

 

Operating Temperature Profile: Continuous-use temperature and peak temperature with dwell time (e.g., 200°C for 30 minutes in a baking oven).

 

Substrate Material: The exact surface the tape adheres to (e.g., stainless steel, anodized aluminum, PCB gold fingers, low-energy plastics).

 

Adhesion & Removal Requirement: Permanent holding, temporary masking, or clean removal with zero adhesive residue.

 

Environmental Exposure: Exposure to UV, moisture, solvents, electrolytes, or mechanical abrasion.

 

Format & Geometry: Master jumbo roll, log roll, precise slit width, or die-cut parts on rolls/sheets.

 

 

 

Factory Capability Snapshot

 
 
Why Source Tape From STK
 

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Industry Applications for Single-Side Tapes & Functional Materials

 

Single sided tapes are selected based on process engineering requirements rather than broad industry labels. Each application area below covers specific technical criteria.

PCB And Electronics Manufacturing

01.

Heavy Electrical & Industrial Equipment Insulation 

Used in industrial power equipment, heavy machinery wiring, generators, and transformer manufacturing where mechanical stability and electrical dielectric protection must function together under elevated working temperatures.

Typical Tapes Used: High-Temp Glass Cloth Tape, Polyimide Insulation Tape, Heavy Duty Vinyl Electrical Tape.

Key Requirements: High breakdown voltage (dielectric strength), Class H/F thermal insulation rating, resistance to transformer oil, non-flammable behavior.

Primary Uses: Transformer coil wrapping, heavy motor lead wire insulation, industrial switchgear bundling, generator armature insulation.
Links: High temperature glass cloth tape →

 

02.

General Industrial Masking & Surface Protection

Used to shield smooth, painted, polished, or sensitive substrates during manufacturing, transport, assembly, and outdoor processing. Selection is driven by surface conformability, clean removal without ghosting or residue, and resistance to scratches and light chemicals.

Typical Tapes Used: Crepe Paper Masking Tape, Polyethylene (PE) Surface Protection Tape, Low-Tack PET Tape.

Key Requirements: Controlled adhesion (low-to-medium tack), clean peel after long dwell times, resistance to ambient moisture, edge-curl prevention.

Primary Uses: Powder coating line masking, metal sheet surface protection, furniture manufacturing, architectural spray painting.
Links: 3M masking tape series →

Powder Coating Painting And Surface Masking

 
HVAC Building Sealing And Thermal Insulation
03.

HVAC, Building Insulation & Environmental Sealing 

Used in building construction, refrigeration, and industrial ventilation systems to seal joints, protect insulation barriers, and prevent air/moisture leakage over multi-year lifespans.

Typical Tapes Used: Aluminum Foil Tape, Foil-Scrim-Kraft (FSK) Tape, Heavy-Duty Waterproof Cloth Duct Tape.

Key Requirements: Flame-retardant compliance (e.g., UL 181 / UL 510), low moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), cold-weather adhesion, long-term UV resistance.

Primary Uses: Sealing HVAC duct seams, join-insulation barrier sealing, refrigerator tubing thermal reflection, outdoor weatherproofing.
Links:Aluminum foil tape →

 

04.

Heavy-Duty Bundling, Splicing & Mechanical Securing

Used in heavy industrial manufacturing, logistics, construction, and mill operations where high tensile loads, impact forces, and mechanical tension are present. These tapes hold bulk materials together without stretching or snapping.

Typical Tapes Used: Woven Glass Cloth Tape, Reinforced Filament Tape, PE-Coated Cloth/Duct Tape.

Key Requirements: Extreme tensile strength, high tear resistance, aggressive initial tack (high shear strength), hand-tearability (for duct tape) vs. ultra-high breaking strength (for filament/glass cloth).

Primary Uses: Steel coil tabbing, heavy pipe and cable bundling, paper/film web splicing, shipping crate sealing, carpet installation.

Links: Cloth duct tape →

Automotive Battery And Industrial Processing

 

Common Failure Modes and Prevention
 

Single sided tape failure is usually caused by a mismatch between adhesive chemistry, backing thickness, substrate surface energy, and application conditions. Use the checklist below during product selection.

Residue After Removal

Residue After Removal

Typical causes: Adhesive softening due to excessive temperature or dwell time, incompatibility with substrate coatings, or improper removal angle.

Prevention: Match the adhesive cross-linking (e.g., cured silicone or specialized acrylic) to your actual thermal cycle and substrate before production release.

Edge Lifting Or Curling

Edge Lifting or Curling

Typical causes: High backing memory/stiffness on curved surfaces, insufficient initial tack, or surface contamination (oil, dust, release agents).

Prevention: Clean the substrate prior to application, select a conformable backing (such as crepe paper or thin PET), and verify required peel adhesion.

Backing Tearing Or Delamination

Backing Tearing or Delamination

Typical causes: Insufficient tensile strength for high-tension splicing, or thermal embrittlement of low-grade films during baking.

Prevention: Choose high-tensile glass cloth or thick PET backings for mechanical tension applications.

Poor Adhesion

Poor Adhesion / Delamination from Low-Energy Surfaces

Typical causes: Applying standard acrylic tape to low surface energy (LSE) materials like polyethylene, PTFE, or powder-coated metals without surface treatment.

Prevention: Utilize specialized high-tack synthetic rubber or modified silicone adhesives formulated for LSE substrates.

Send Your Tape Failure Details

Upload photos, substrate information, heating profiles, and current part numbers. STK's engineers will analyze the failure mode and provide alternative solutions.

 

 

 

Custom Converting and Insulation Capabilities

 

 

A single sided tape performs efficiently on the production line when converted into the exact format required by manual or automated assembly tools. 

Converting Capabilities Matrix

 

Capability

Technical Scope & Specifications

Production Advantages

Precision Slitting

Roll widths from 1mm to 1200mm, Tolerance:0.1mm

Fits automated dispensers directly; eliminates material waste.

Custom Die-Cutting

Flatbed, rotary, and laser die-cutting for films, tapes, foams, and rigid sheets

Speeds up manual assembly with pull tabs and extended liners.

PSA Lamination & Liner Swapping

Single/double-sided PSA lamination onto Sabic Lexan, Formex, Nomex, or PORON

Creates pre-laminated self-adhesive insulation and sealing components.

Spooled Winding

Continuous long-length spooled rolls up to 100 meters

Reduces roll-change downtime on automated high-speed production lines.

 

 

How a Custom Order Runs

 

 
 
Application Review

You share operating temperature, substrate, roll dimensions, and annual usage requirements.

 
Material Recommendation

STK proposes a backing film, adhesive thickness, and converting format matched to your specification.

 
Sample & Trial Run

Sample policy: [INSERT VERIFIED sample policy]. Sample lead time: [INSERT VERIFIED sample lead time].

 
Specification Verification

Adhesion, total thickness, temperature tolerance, and die-cut tolerances are verified against drawings.

 
Mass Production Converting

Slitting, rewinding, or die-cutting executed under strict quality control standards.

 
Inspection & Delivery

Final quality inspection completed before shipment.

 

 

Material Selection → Adhesive Matching → Coating → Slitting → Rewinding → Die Cutting → Quality Inspection → Packaging

 

Uplode your requirements

Need a custom single sided tape? Send us your required backing, adhesive, thickness, width, application and temperature requirements.

 

 

 

Quality, Testing and Compliance

 

Critical manufacturing demands verified documentation. Complete technical datasheets, material safety sheets, UL yellow cards, and environmental declarations are provided per SKU.

 

Available Documents Table

Document

Content Summary

Access Process

TDS (Technical Data Sheet)

Backing type, adhesive chemistry, total thickness, peel adhesion, tensile strength, and temperature limits per SKU.

Download on SKU pages or request via email

SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

Chemical composition, handling safety, and storage conditions.

Download on SKU pages or request via email

RoHS 2.0 Compliance

Heavy metal and restricted substance test reports.

Available on request

REACH SVHC

Declaration of compliance regarding Substances of Very High Concern.

Available on request

UL 510 Flame Retardance

UL file number 

Available on request

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management System Cert. 

Download on request

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management System Cert. 

Download on request

 

 

 

Product Cards (Single Side Tape Listing)

 

 

Product Card Data Schema Table:

 

Material Category Brand / Part SKU Base Material / Carrier Thickness Range Temp / Flame Rating Primary Application Format
Polyimide Tape 3M 5413 / 3M 7413 / STK PI Series Polyimide Film / Silicone Adhesive 0.05 mm – 0.18 mm Up to 260°C, depending on grade High-temperature masking, PCB soldering, coil insulation
PET Film Tape 3M 850 / 3M 898 / STK PET Series Polyester Film / Acrylic Adhesive 0.05 mm – 0.15 mm Typically up to 130°C, depending on grade Surface protection, color coding, component insulation
PTFE Film Tape 3M 5490 / 3M 5491 / STK PTFE Series PTFE Film / Silicone Adhesive 0.08 mm – 0.25 mm High-temperature grades available; verify by SKU Non-stick surfaces, heat sealing, low-friction applications
Glass Cloth Tape 3M 69 / 3M 79 / STK Glass Cloth Series Woven Glass Cloth / Silicone Adhesive 0.15 mm – 0.30 mm High-temperature grades available; verify by SKU Electrical insulation, coil wrapping, thermal protection
Crepe Paper Masking Tape 3M 232 / 3M 244 / STK Masking Series Crepe Paper / Rubber or Acrylic Adhesive 0.10 mm – 0.18 mm Typically 80°C – 160°C, depending on grade Paint masking, powder coating, temporary surface protection
Aluminum Foil Tape 3M 425 / 3M 433 / STK Aluminum Foil Series Aluminum Foil / Acrylic or Silicone Adhesive 0.08 mm – 0.15 mm Grade-dependent; high-temperature versions available Heat reflection, HVAC sealing, thermal shielding
Copper Foil Tape 3M 1181 / STK Copper Foil Series Copper Foil / Conductive Acrylic Adhesive 0.06 mm – 0.12 mm Grade-dependent EMI/RFI shielding, grounding, electrical conductivity
PVC Electrical Tape 3M Temflex 165 / STK PVC Series PVC Film / Rubber Adhesive 0.13 mm – 0.20 mm Typically for general electrical insulation; verify grade ratings Wire harnessing, cable wrapping, electrical insulation
Foam Single-Sided Tape STK Foam Series PE / PU Foam with Single-Sided PSA 0.5 mm – 5.0 mm Grade-dependent Cushioning, sealing, vibration damping, gap filling
Protective Film Tape STK Surface Protection Series PE or PET Film / Removable Acrylic Adhesive 0.03 mm – 0.15 mm Application-dependent Metal, plastic, glass, and painted surface protection

 

Packaging and Shipping
 

Packaging

Inner packaging is plastic bags, outer packaging is cartons, and can also be packaged according to customer requirements.

 

Shipping

Sea or air freight according to your requirements.

 

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FAQ

Q: How do I choose between PET, Polyimide, and PTFE single sided tapes?

A: Choice depends on operating temperature, electrical insulation needs, and surface release requirements. Polyimide tape handles continuous temperatures up to 260°C and provides electrical insulation for electronics and wave soldering. PTFE tape is chosen for non-stick release properties, chemical resistance, and low surface friction up to 260°C. PET tape is standard for moderate-temperature masking (up to 180°C–200°C) during powder coating or anodizing.

Q: What is the difference between continuous-use temperature and peak temperature?

A: Continuous-use temperature is the thermal exposure the tape can endure over extended periods without adhesion degradation or backing breakdown. Short-term peak temperature is the maximum temperature the tape tolerates for brief intervals (e.g., 10 to 30 minutes in a baking oven). Always verify peak temperature alongside dwell time and test methods.

Q: How do you ensure single sided tape leaves no adhesive residue after baking?

A: Clean removal depends on cross-linked adhesive formulations combined with specialized primer coatings applied between the backing film and the adhesive layer. This anchor structure prevents adhesive transfer to the substrate during thermal exposure.

Q: Can STK supply single sided tape pre-cut into custom shapes or die-cut dots?

A: Yes. We manufacture custom die-cut discs, squares, washers, and complex engineered shapes. These can be supplied on continuous rolls or flat sheets with extended release liners (pull-tabs) for easy operator peeling.

Q: What information is needed to receive an accurate quote?

A: Please specify the backing material or required performance, total tape thickness, operating temperature, tape width and length, estimated order quantity, application substrate, and delivery destination. Sharing a drawing or photo is recommended for custom die-cut parts.

Q: Can I request free samples for evaluation before bulk production?

A: Yes. STK provides sample rolls or die-cut sample pieces for testing on your production line.

Q: What are the standard MOQ and lead times for slitting and die-cutting?

A: For stocked branded master rolls, slitting MOQ starts at 5-10 rolls. Custom die-cutting MOQ depends on part dimensions and tooling. Standard slitting lead time is 3-5 working days; custom die-cut tooling and sampling take 5-7 working days.

Q: What is the difference between continuous operating temperature and peak temperature?

A: Continuous temperature is the maximum heat the tape withstands over long-term operation without bond degradation. Short-term peak temperature refers to brief exposure durations (such as paint curing ovens or reflow soldering) where the tape retains integrity.

Q: Are TDS, MSDS, and RoHS compliance documents available before ordering?

A: Yes. Technical Data Sheets, UL Yellow Cards, Material Safety Data Sheets, and RoHS/REACH declarations can be requested or downloaded directly from individual product pages.

Q: What information is required to receive an accurate quote?

A: Please provide: brand part number (or material spec), width & length (or CAD drawing), substrate material, estimated volume, and destination country.

 

STK manufactures and converts industrial single sided adhesive tapes using Polyester (PET), Polyimide, PTFE, Aluminum Foil, Cloth, Glass Cloth, and Crepe Paper backings paired with engineered Acrylic, Silicone, or Rubber adhesive systems. Designed for applications across electronics, automotive, electrical, HVAC, construction, packaging, aerospace, and general industrial manufacturing, our single sided adhesive tapes can be supplied in standard rolls, jumbo rolls, slit rolls, and precision die-cut parts. Send us your requirements, part number, dimensions, and application for a fast sample and quotation.

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Send requirements, substrate, width, quantity, and CAD drawing for rapid review.

 

 

 

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