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Flextac Wire Dots

Flextac Wire Dots are a wire tacking system consisting of pre-cut shapes of a thin, flexible polymer film membrane coated on one side with a high performance, electronics grade permanent pressure sensitive adhesive resulting in a highly conformable, high strength bond. The adhesive release liner is an environmentally stable poly-coated kraft liner.

As with any wire tacking material, in order to achieve maximum bond strength and reliability, application surface must be clean, dry and free of flux, skin oils and other contaminants. Clean with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent if necessary.

Firm application pressure develops better adhesive contact and thus improves bond strength. Avoid placing Flextac Wire Dots or any other wire tacking material directly over exposed copper or plated surfaces.

Flextac Wire Dots will perform best when applied at temperatures between 60F (15C) and 100F (38C). Do not apply below 50F (10C).

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The neatest product for keeping jumper wires in place.	Applications Jumper Wires Conductor Repair, Surface Wire Method

Easy to use. No super glue, no hot melt glue, no mess.	Flextac Wire Dots - Variety Pack All 4 Sizes 310-2100 US $39.95 pkg/370 ^{View cart}

310-0651 Wire Dots 6.5mm Round Bonding 30 gauge jumper wire.	Flextac Wire Dots - 6.5 mm Round 6.5 mm (.256 in.) Diameter 310-0651 US $39.95 pkg/450 ^{View cart}

310-0652 Wire Dots 6.5mm Square Bonding 30 gauge jumper wire.	Flextac Wire Dots - 6.5 mm Square 6.5 mm (.256 in.) Diameter 310-0652 US $39.95 pkg/450 ^{View cart}

310-1001 Wire Dots 10.0mm Round Bonding (3) 30 gauge jumper wires.	Flextac Wire Dots - 10.0 mm Round 10.0 mm (.394 in.) Diameter 310-1001 US $39.95 pkg/210 ^{View cart}

310-1002 Wire Dots 10.0mm Square Bonding (3) 30 gauge jumper wires.	Flextac Wire Dots - 10.0 mm Square 10.0 mm (.394 in.) Diameter 310-1002 US $39.95 pkg/210 ^{View cart}

General Performance Characteristics

Bond Strength
Flextac Wire Dots have very good initial bond strength that generally increases as a function of time over approximately 72 hours to stabilize as a high strength reliable bond.

Humidity Resistance
High humidity has a minimal effect on adhesive performance. Bond strengths are actually slightly higher after exposure for 7 days at 90F (32C) and 90% relative humidity.

Temperature Cycling and Bond Strength
Bond strength generally increases after four times through:
4 hours at 158F (70C)
4 hours at -20F (-29C)
16 hours at room temperature.

Cleaning Process Resistance (chemical & hot water)
Wire Dots will hold securely after exposure to numerous chemicals including most flux cleaning solutions/sprays, saponifiers, "Freon" TF, mild acids and alkalis. Wires will hold securely through a typical PCB hot water wash.

Temperature Range
Low: -40F (-40C)
High short term: 390F (200C)
High long term: 275F (135C)

Repositioning
Flextac Wire Dots can be repositioned during and immediately after initial bonding without causing adhesive transfer or loss of bond strength.

Shelf Life
Product retains its performance and properties for one year from date of purchase if properly stored at room temperature conditions. Storage in plastic bag is recommended.

Physical and Thermal Properties
Property	Typical Value	Unit	Test Method
Peel Strength 72 hrs @ 22C	84	0z./in.	ASTM D3330 Modified
Static Shear Strength 72F (22C) / 1000g	>10,000	min	ASTM D3654
Tensile Strength (Yield) 72F (22C)	>2600	psi	ASTM D2370
Elongation	100	%	ASTM D2370
Thermal Conductivity	0.17	w/m-k	ASTM C518
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	5.5 x 10 ^-4	m/m/C	ASTM D696 25-175C

Electrical Properties
Property	Typical Value	Unit	Test Method
Dielectric Strength	1700	volts/mil	ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant 25C, 1 kHz	3.4	------	ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor 25C, 1 kHz	0.018	------	ASTM D150
Surface Resistivity - Adhesive Layer	>1 x 10 ¹⁴	ohm/square	ASTM D257
Surface Resistivity - Polymer Film Layer	>1 x 10 ¹⁶	ohm/square	ASTM D257
Volume Resistivity - Adhesive Layer	>1 x 10 ¹⁵	ohm/cm	ASTM D257
Volume Resistivity - Polymer Film Layer	>1 x 10 ¹⁸	ohm/cm	ASTM D257
Insulation/Moisture Resistance - Adhesive Layer	>1 x 10 ¹¹	ohm	MIL-I-46058C (100 VDC 60 sec)
Insulation/Moisture Resistance - Polymer Film Layer	>1 x 10 ¹²	ohm	MIL-I-46058C (100 VDC 60 sec)
Voltage Breakdown	3500	volts	------

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