Recommended brand for Aluminium Tape

[Christopher Wyatt]

Can anyone recommend a brand of aluminium tape for heat reflection when doing BGA rework? I used to use "Mammoth" but a couple of years ago they changed the adhesive to one that leaves a residue after it has been removed. Since then I have been using some non-branded tape but it's no longer in stock. Over the last week I have tried "Advance" and "Brackit" but both of those leave a residue.

Please help!

 

[Bluejets]

Ever tried kapton tape...

 

[Christopher Wyatt]

Ever tried kapton tape...

Kapton tape doesn't reflect heat...

 

[davenn]

Kapton tape doesn't reflect heat...

True


I'm more interested in how you are using the Al tape .... do you have a photo you can post ?

 

[Christopher Wyatt]

True


I'm more interested in how you are using the Al tape .... do you have a photo you can post ?

It's for protecting heat sensitive components. Not really necessary when using hot air but I use IR

 

[davenn]

It's for protecting heat sensitive components. Not really necessary when using hot air but I use IR

yeah, I understand that

I asked for a pic showing how you are using it