Can Kapton tape be used for battery wrapper?

Batteries and Chargers Rechargeable Batteries
1

Hi,

I was looking at this:

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1195400

and was wondering if this tape can be used to wrap/re-wrap batteries, and maybe to patch the wrapping?

Thanks,
Jim

2

I have that exact tape from FT, it’s good, quite strong adhesive and excellent electric insulation.

I do use it as wrapping patch for battery, works very well. Just wrap tightly a couple of turns. Never tried the whole battery wrap but I don’t see why it won’t work.

3

Can use.
Capton tape normally used where high temperature exposed. these tapes too thin and can easily scratched so you have to wrap few layers to get enough protection.

4

Hi Pulsar and Pavithra,

Thanks!

Jim

5

Why bother when you can get proper battery shrink wrap from Fasttech ? Available in different sizes, and HKJ has an excwllent tutorial on how to use it here .

6

Hi,

It was because I don’t have a heat gun, but from that thread you linked, it looks like a hair dryer can be used :)… Might try both.

Thanks,
Jim

7

Yep, a hair dryer worked fine. Getting the measurements right is the real trick. You can only learn from experience. After a few attempts I got the hang of it and HKJs instructions worked like a charm!

8

I love heat shrink tubing

9

Actually Kapton is really tough stuff, tougher than almost any shrink wrap. I wouldnt mind wrapping a battery with it.