For curved and flat surfaces in chemically demanding environments
Designed for precise temperature measurement in demanding environments, iST’s sealed self-adhesive surface temperature sensors combine ultra-thin Kapton lamination with flexible mounting and robust protection. Their slim, chemically resistant, and mechanically stable design makes them ideal for applications where space is limited, surfaces are challenging, or reliable sensing under harsh conditions is essential
Common applications for Kapton-laminated RTDs
A Kapton-laminated RTD is typically used when you need a very thin, flexible, lighthweight temperature sensor that can be attached directly to surfaces without adding sighnificant mass or thermal resistance. A few examples:
Application
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Battery packs | Monitoring cell temperature in EVs, energy storage systems, and portable devices | The thin profile allows installation between cells or on curved surfaces
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Medical devices | Temperature monitoring in diagnostic equipment, patient warming systems, and laboratory instruments | The flexible construction conforms to compact assemblies
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Electronics | Measuring temperatures on PCBs, power modules, heat sinks, processors, and power electronics | Low thermal mass provides fast response times
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Aerospace and aviation | Surface temperature measurement where weight and installation space are critical | Kapton remains stable across a wide temperature range
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Industrial Equipment | Monitoring motors, bearings, pumps, pipes, tanks, and process equipment | Can be bonded directly to surfaces for accurate contact measurements
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Fast delivery thanks to in-house capability
When lamination, patterning, bonding, and calibration are done under one roof, every production step is monitored directly. We provide real-time inspection of adhesive layers, sensor alignment, and material integrity resulting in full traceability from raw Kapton film to finished sensor.
The in-house Kapton lamination allows us to provide fast customization and prototyping and stronger mechanical integration options with high uniformity in bond strength. The lower supply chain risk allows for better scheduling control for high-volume production and lower risks for OEMs.