3M 7100020096 Thermally Conductive Adhesive Transfer Tape

Product Description

The 3M 7100020096 is a pressure-sensitive adhesive transfer tape loaded with thermally conductive ceramic fillers, engineered to create a reliable heat-transfer path between heat-generating components and cooling devices. No heat cure cycle is required — bond formation relies entirely on applied pressure. The tape is modestly soft and conformable, allowing it to wet to non-flat and irregular surfaces for high adhesion and consistent thermal contact. It provides both good thermal conductivity and electrical insulation, making it suitable where electrical isolation between mating surfaces is required. The roll measures 2 inches wide by 36 yards in length and weighs 1.42 pounds.

This tape is used in thermal management applications across electronics assembly, power electronics, LED lighting, and similar heat-dissipation scenarios. It is applied between heat-generating components such as power modules, processors, or driver boards and heat sinks, heat spreaders, fans, or heat pipes. Technicians and assembly professionals in commercial electronics, HVAC controls, and industrial equipment manufacturing use this tape where a clean, bondable thermal interface is needed without adhesive cure ovens or secondary fasteners.

Key Features

• Pressure-sensitive bond — no heat cure cycle required
• Thermally conductive ceramic fillers provide a preferential heat-transfer path
• Soft, conformable construction wets to non-flat and irregular substrates
• Provides both thermal conductivity and electrical insulation at the interface
• Good adhesive wetting and flow onto a wide range of substrate surfaces
• Roll format: 2 inches wide by 36 yards long for continuous or cut-to-length use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style adhesive transfer tape for thermal interface applications involving heat sinks, heat spreaders, fans, and heat pipes paired with heat-generating electronic or electrical components.

Installation Notes

Power down and de-energize all equipment before applying tape to any electrical or electronic assembly. Clean and dry mating surfaces thoroughly before application to ensure full adhesive contact. Apply firm, even pressure across the full bonded area to activate the pressure-sensitive adhesive and establish the thermal interface. Follow applicable industry standards and the equipment manufacturer's assembly guidelines for thermal interface materials.

Technical Specifications

• Width: 2 inches
• Length: 36 yards
• Weight: 1.42 pounds
• Adhesive Type: Thermally conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive with ceramic fillers
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Minimum Order Quantity: 6
• UPC: 00021200561283

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7100020096