Copper Tape

APT copper foil tape combines a copper backing with conductive acrylic adhesive for shielding projects, electronics, crafts and decorative work. Choose a width to fit the area and check the electrical requirements of your application before ordering.

Specifications

Backing: Copper Foil

Adhesive: Conductive Acrylic

Total Thickness: 2.8 Mil

Backing Thickness: 1.4 Mil

Tensile Strength: 25lbs/inch

Adhesion to Steel: 35 oz. / inch

Applications

Conductive adhesive and EMI shielding

The copper foil and conductive acrylic adhesive provide different contact paths: along the foil, through the adhesive and across overlapping strips. Evaluate each path required by your design. Conductive adhesive alone does not establish a specified resistance, current rating or shielding-effectiveness rating for a finished assembly.

For EMI/RFI shielding projects, confirm the substrate, seams, electrical contacts and operating conditions. Request supporting data for the exact tape and test method when a resistance or shielding target is required. This listing does not establish suitability as a replacement for wiring, damaged-cord repair or a specified protective-earth connection.

Read our conductive copper tape guide for adhesive, seam and verification considerations, or explore EMI shielding tape options.

Sizes and selection

Choose from 1/4-inch, 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, 1-inch, 2-inch and 3-inch widths on 108-foot rolls. The listed 1.4 mil backing and 2.8 mil total thickness are different measurements; one mil equals 0.001 inch. Check the selected variant for current price and availability.

For custom sizes or application-specific requirements, contact APT with the substrate, dimensions and performance target.

Copper Tape for Decor and Hobbies
Though APT copper tape is great for all kinds of electronics enthusiasts, it's also perfect for crafty hobbyists. Its malleable form and attractive, natural color is great for:

Stained glass pieces
Wall art
Handmade greeting cards
Custom metal artwork
Stylish, protective borders on furniture
Because it's so easy to cut, there's no need for expensive metal-cutting equipment or in-depth metal-working knowledge. Just take out your roll, measure your project then cut and bend it to your desired shape.

Copper Tape: A Gardener's Best Friend
Slugs and snails are an important part of every ecosystem, but too many can wreak havoc on a garden. When left unchecked, they damage:

Fruit
Leaves
Tubers
Seeds
Seedlings and sprouts
A copper border around plants, garden beds and pots deters those slimy pests from turning your hard work into a holey mess. Because copper carries a slight electric charge, slugs and snails turn away from it. The shock doesn't kill them, but it encourages them to seek snacks elsewhere.