Kapton Tape?????

Mike B · 03-31-2005, 06:52 PM

Just got my new digitrax decoder for my RS2. It came via UPS- I don't have a LHS. Ready to install it, but it says I need Kapton Tape.

What the heck is it

Can I use anythiong else? Sure hope I don't have to wait and place another order

Mike

Matthyro · 03-31-2005, 07:21 PM

I have installed digitrax decoders and they didn't say anything about Kapton Tape. I just used some of that electrcal tape for insulation where needed. I think that Kapton tape is a little bit thinner and easier to use but not essential

Bikerdad · 03-31-2005, 09:38 PM

If its one of the PnP decoders, then the orangish tape that keeps the decoder on the little piece of beaded foam for shipping is the Kapton tape. Kapton tape is much thinner, tougher, and heat resistant than regular electrical tape, but not as flexible. My guess would be that Digitrax uses the anti-static variant. You may be able to find it at a real electronics supply store, but I ended up getting some over the 'Net.

Mike B · 03-31-2005, 10:37 PM

I was wondering if there was anything significant about that orange tape. You'd think they could say something-huh?
Thanks!!!!

03-31-2005, 06:52 PM	#1
Mike B Inactive Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 19 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kapton Tape????? Just got my new digitrax decoder for my RS2. It came via UPS- I don't have a LHS. Ready to install it, but it says I need Kapton Tape. What the heck is it Can I use anythiong else? Sure hope I don't have to wait and place another order Mike

03-31-2005, 07:21 PM	#2
Matthyro Will always be re-membered Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Georgetown, Ontario,Canada Posts: 5,080 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have installed digitrax decoders and they didn't say anything about Kapton Tape. I just used some of that electrcal tape for insulation where needed. I think that Kapton tape is a little bit thinner and easier to use but not essential __________________ Robin To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-31-2005, 09:38 PM	#3
Bikerdad Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southwestern US Posts: 172 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If its one of the PnP decoders, then the orangish tape that keeps the decoder on the little piece of beaded foam for shipping is the Kapton tape. Kapton tape is much thinner, tougher, and heat resistant than regular electrical tape, but not as flexible. My guess would be that Digitrax uses the anti-static variant. You may be able to find it at a real electronics supply store, but I ended up getting some over the 'Net. __________________ "It came to pass"

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03-31-2005, 10:37 PM	#4
Mike B Inactive Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 19 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I was wondering if there was anything significant about that orange tape. You'd think they could say something-huh? Thanks!!!!