SHELDAHL INC
10-Q, 1998-04-13
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC   20549

Form 10-Q



 
(X)		QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

	OR

(  )		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE 
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For Quarter Ended February 27, 1998	Commission File Number:  0-45


                     	SHELDAHL, INC.
	(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



       Minnesota	                        41-0758073
(State or other jurisdiction of	(IRS Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)		



           Northfield, Minnesota           	55057
(Address of principal executive offices)	(zip code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (507) 663-8000

As of March 25, 1998, 9,628,045 shares of the Registrant's common stock were 
outstanding.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     YES: X       NO:
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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION


SHELDAHL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	Unaudited


                                          	Six Months Ended

                                   	  February 27,     	February 28,
(in thousands, 
except for per share data)                	1998            	1997
                                        	_______         	_______


Net sales	                              	$56,743         	$50,680
Cost of sales	                            55,030	          45,099
                                      			_______	         _______

Gross profit                              	1,713           	5,581
                                      			_______	         _______

Expenses:
Sales and marketing	                       4,914	           4,606
General and administrative                	3,942           	3,300
Research and development                   2,002	           2,318
Interest                                  	1,122             	296
Restructuring costs	                       4,000               	-
                                       		_______	         _______

Total expenses	                           15,980          	10,520
                                        	_______	         _______

Loss before income taxes               	(14,267)         	(4,939)

Benefit for income taxes                  	4,840           	1,680
                                      			_______	         _______

Net loss	                               	(9,427)	         (3,259)

Convertible preferred stock
 Dividends	                               	(359)               	-

Net loss applicable to common
 shareholders                          	$(9,786)        	$(3,259)
                                      			=======	         =======

Net loss per common share:
	Basic                                 		$(1.08)         	$(0.36)
	Diluted                                	$(1.08)         	$(0.36)

Number of shares outstanding:
	Basic                                   		9,084           	8,934
	Diluted                                 		9,084           	8,934	

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SHELDAHL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	Unaudited


                                          	Three Months Ended

                                      	February 27,	     February 28,
(in thousands,
except for per share data)	                1998	             1997
                                         	_______         	_______


Net sales	                               	$27,751	         $26,379
Cost of sales                             	27,681	          23,253
                                       			_______	         _______

Gross profit	                                  70	           3,126
                                       			_______	         _______

Expenses:
Sales and marketing                        	2,514	           2,307
General and administrative                 	2,092           	1,720
Research and development	                   1,070	           1,178
Interest                                     	609             	227
Restructuring costs	                        4,000	               -
                                        		_______	         _______

Total expenses	                            10,285	           5,432
                                         	_______	         _______

Loss before income taxes                	(10,215)         	(2,306)

Benefit for income taxes                   	3,465             	780
                                       			_______	         _______

Net loss	                                	(6,750)         	(1,526)

Convertible preferred stock
 Dividends	                                	(172)	               -
                                       			_______	         _______

Net loss applicable to common
 shareholders                           	$(6,922)        	$(1,526)
                                       			=======	         =======

Net loss per common share:
	Basic                                  		$(0.76)	         $(0.17)
	Diluted                                 	$(0.76)         	$(0.17)

Number of shares outstanding:
	Basic                                    		9,131           	8,956
	Diluted	                                   9,131           	8,956

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SHELDAHL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
	CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                            	ASSETS
                                       	unaudited
(In thousands)	                        February 27,	     August 29,
                                         	1998            	1997
                                        	_______	        _______
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents              	$  1,101      	$   5,567
Accounts receivable, net                 	16,878         	15,880
Inventories	                              14,566         	13,078
Prepaid expenses and other
   current assets                           	682            	406
Deferred taxes                              	765            	765
                                       		_______	       ________
Total current assets                     	33,992         	35,696
                                        	_______	        _______

Construction in process                  	30,182         	19,303
Land and buildings                       	27,353	         26,467
Machinery and equipment                 	116,302        	112,071
Less: accumulated depreciation         	(65,116)       	(57,036)
                                       		_______	        _______
Net plant and equipment                 	108,721        	100,805
                                        	_______	        _______

	Deferred taxes	                           7,027	          2,187
                                      			_______	        _______
Other assets	                                625	            679
                                       		_______	        _______

                                     			$150,365	       $139,367
                                      			=======	        =======

                  	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS INVESTMENT

Current liabilities:
Current maturities of
   long-term debt                      	$ 44,698     	  $    818
Accounts payable                         	10,888	          7,309
Accrued salaries	                          1,654	          1,606
Other accruals                            	4,893          	3,020
                                       		_______	        _______
Total current liabilities                	62,133         	12,753
                                        	_______	        _______

Long-term debt	                            9,334         	40,869
                                       		_______	        _______

Other non-current liabilities             	5,731	          2,813
                                       		_______	        _______

Shareholders investment:
Preferred stock	                               8	             15
Common stock                              	2,407          	2,258
Additional paid-in capital	               66,803         	66,923
Retained earnings                         	3,949         	13,736
                                        	_______	        _______

Total shareholders investment            	73,167         	82,932
                                        	_______	        _______

                                       	$150,365       	$139,367
                                        	=======	        =======

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SHELDAHL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited

                                             		Six Months Ended

(in thousands)                          	February 27,     	February 28,
                                           	1998              1997
                                         	_______          	_______

Operating activities:
Net loss	                               	$ (9,427)        	$ (3,259)	
Adjustments to reconcile net
 Loss to net cash provided by
 operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization               	8,097            	4,329	
Deferred income taxes                     	(4,840)          	(1,680)	

Net change in other operating
activities:
Accounts receivable                         	(998)            	2,035	
Inventories                               	(1,488)            	(690)	
Prepaid expenses and other
   current assets                           	(276)	             (43)	
Other assets                                   	54               	26	
Accounts payable and accrued
   liabilities                              	3,406            	1,487	
Other non-current liabilities              	 2,918	               77
                                          	_______	          _______	
Net cash provided by operating activities	 (2,554)	            2,282
                                        			_______	          _______

Investing activities:
Capital expenditures, net                	(14,120)        	 (16,578)
                                         		_______	          _______	

Financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit
   facilities, net                         	10,486           	14,639	
Proceeds from long-term debt	                2,334                	-
Repayments of long-term debt	                (475)            	(233)	
Preferred stock issuance costs	              (300)                	-	
Proceeds of stock option exercises            	163              	663
	                                         	_______	          _______	
 
Net cash provided by financing activities	  12,208	           15,069
                                        			_______	          _______

Increase (decrease) in cash               	(4,466)              	773

Cash at beginning of period                 	5,567              	904
                                        			_______	          _______	

Cash at end of period                     	$ 1,101	          $ 1,677
                                        			=======	          =======

Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid                         	$     7          	$   206
                                         		=======	          =======
Interest paid                             	$ 1,853	          $ 1,159
                                         		=======	          =======	

	The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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SHELDAHL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Unaudited

These condensed and unaudited consolidated financial statements have been 
prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the 
Securities and Exchange Commission.  In the opinion of management, these 
condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, 
of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair statement of the 
interim periods, on a basis consistent with the annual audited financial 
statements.  Certain information, accounting policies and footnote disclosures 
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with 
generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted 
pursuant to such rules and regulations.  Although these disclosures should be 
considered adequate, the Company strongly suggests that these condensed 
unaudited financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial 
statements and summary of significant accounting policies and notes thereto 
included in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K.

1) Inventories, which are valued at the lower of first-in first-out cost or 
market, consists of (in thousands):
 
                    	February 27, 1998     	August 29, 1997

Raw materials            	$3,912               	$ 3,069
Work-in-process	           6,305                 	6,484
Finished goods	            4,349	                 3,525
                       	 _______	               _______
                        	$14,566	               $13,078
                        	=======	               =======

2)  Convertible Preferred Stock.

	During February 1998, 7,350 shares of preferred stock and related accrued 
dividends of $174,643 were converted into 575,149 shares of common stock.  
As of February 27, 1998, 7,650 shares of preferred stock remained 
outstanding.  This preferred stock, with a stated value of $7.7 million, is 
convertible to 	common stock at any time at the option of the holders.  The 
conversion price fluctuates, subject to a 	maximum, based on the price of 
the Company's common stock during the 30 trading day period immediately 
	prior to conversion.  As of February 27, 1998, the conversion price was 
estimated to be $14.225 per share, 	and if converted in its entirety, the 
Series B Preferred Stock would represent approximately 538,000 additional 
shares of common stock.

	On February 27, 1998, the Company accrued dividends on this preferred stock 
of approximately $185,000, which 	are payable in cash or common stock, at 
the Company's option, on the date the preferred stock is converted into 
common stock.

3)  Restructuring Costs.

	In February 1998, a one-time restructuring charge of $4.0 million was 
recorded related to the culmination of the Company's business process 
design initiative that began two years ago.  Due to significant 
productivity benefits resulting from the initiative, the Company is 
reducing the size of its salaried workforce.  The resulting workforce 
reduction involves layoffs, early retirement offerings, reassignments and 
reclassifications of positions.  The restructuring costs provide for 
approximately $2.5 million for severance and early retirement salary costs, 
approximately $1.3 million for medical, dental and other benefits being 
provided to the affected individuals, and approximately $0.2 million for 
outplacement and other costs.  Approximately 65 people will be affected.  
As of February 27, 1998, no employees had been terminated and no costs had 
been charged to the accrual.  

4)  Per Share Information.

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement 
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per 
Share".  This new standard replaces prior EPS reporting requirements and 
requires a dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS.  Basic EPS excludes 
dilution and is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average 
amount of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects 
the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to 
issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.  As with 
current EPS reporting requirements, the standard requires common equivalent 
shares to be excluded in loss periods as they are anti-dilutive.  The 
Company adopted this standard in the current quarter and restated earnings 
per share data for prior periods to conform to this standard.

(in thousands except	         Six Months Ended    	Three Months Ended
	per share data)          	  2/27/98   	2/28/97   	2/27/98   	2/28/97
                           		_______	   _______	   _______   	_______
	Basic EPS:

	Net loss applicable to
	Common shareholders	      $ (9,786)  	$ (3,259)	 $ (6,922)	 $ (1,526)

	Weighted average common
	Stock outstanding            	9,084      	8,934	     9,131     	8,956

	Number of shares             	9,084      	8,934     	9,131	     8,596

	Net income per share      	$ (1.08)   	$ (0.36)  	$ (0.76)  	$ (0.17)

	The Company's outstanding preferred shares and options have been computed 
to be anti-dilutive, and therefore, excludes from the calculation of 
diluted EPS.
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SHELDAHL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

Six Months Ended February 27, 1998, and February 28, 1997 

Sales
____________________

The Company's net sales increased $6.1 million, or 12%, from $50.7 million for 
the six months ended February 28, 1997, to $56.7 million for the six months 
ended February 27, 1998. The automotive market sales for the six months ended 
February 27, 1998, increased 17% to $40.1 million.  This increase in sales 
reflects the demand recovery from the numerous automotive industry work 
stoppages that affected all of fiscal 1997 and increases in demand of Novaflex 
HDr interconnect products to both the automotive and datacom markets.

Sales to the datacom market increased 22% to $6.6 million for the six months 
ended February 27, 1998.  Sales of Novaflex HDr accounted for approximately 
half of the $1.2 million increase.  The remainder of the increase in the 
datacom market is represented by increased sales of Novacladr and other 
laminated materials plus increased sales of $354,000 of high-density ViaThinr 
substrates.  Sales to all other markets reflect a decrease of $.9 million, or 
9%, for the six months ended February 27, 1998, and is detailed below.

Market                    	Six Months Ended     	Gross     	Percent
	(in thousands)	         2/27/98    	2/28/97    	Change    	Change
                       		_______	    _______	    _______	   _______

	Automotive	             $40,092    	$34,283    	$ 5,809     	17%
	Datacommunications	       6,628	      5,436	      1,192	     22%
	Aerospace/Defense	        4,631      	4,786      	(155)    	(3%)
	Industrial               	3,718      	3,934      	(216)    	(5%)
	Consumer                 	1,673      	2,241      	(568)   	(25%)
                       		_______	    _______	    _______	 _______

                         $56,742    	$50,680	    $ 6,062	     12%
                       		=======	    =======	    =======	 =======


Gross Profit
____________________

Gross profit declined to 3% of sales, or $1.7 million for the six months ended 
February 27, 1998.  As reflected in the chart below, the Micro Products gross 
loss increased by 74%, or $2.9 million to $6.8 million.  The increase relates 
primarily to increased depreciation expense.  The combined Materials and 
Interconnect business units gross profit declined $1.0 million to $8.5 
million, or 15% of sales.  The primary reasons for the lower gross profit are 
related to increased depreciation and labor costs, and unfavorable product mix 
due to a higher concentration of Novaflex HD sales, which have less margin.

                    	February 27, 1998	             February 28, 1997
                       	__________	                    _________
(six months ended)

               	I/C and	   Micro	     Total	   I/C and   Micro      Total
                	Mtls	    Products  	Company	    Mtls	  Products  	Company
               	_______	  _______	   _______	  _______  	_______	  _______

Sales	          $56,275	   $  468	   $56,743	  $50,565   	$  115  	$50,680
Cost of
  Sales         	47,792    	7,238    	55,030   	41,086    	4,013   	45,099
Gross
  Profit         	8,483  	(6,770)     	1,713    	9,479  	(3,898)    	5,581

% of Sales         	15%      	N/A	        3%	      19%      	N/A      	11%


Sales and marketing expense increased $308,000, or 7%, from $4.6 million for 
the six months ended February 28, 1997, to $4.9 million for the six months 
ended February 27, 1998.  Increased sales staffing, travel costs, and 
commission expenses were offset by declines in consulting costs.

General and administrative expenses increased $642,000, or 19%, from $3.3 
million for the six months ended February 28, 1997, to $3.9 million for the 
six months ended February 27, 1998.  Increased staffing, salaries, consulting, 
depreciation, and outside maintenance cost incurred to support improved 
information systems.  General and administrative expenses totaled 6.9% of 
sales for the six months ended February 27, 1998, and 6.5% of sales for the 
six months ended February 28, 1997.

Research and development expenses decreased $316,000, or 14%, from $2.3 
million for the six months ended February 28, 1997, to $2.0 million for the 
six months ended February 27, 1998.  The decrease is a combination of 
increased depreciation offset by a decline in outside consulting and testing 
services.  Research and development expenses totaled 3.5% of sales for the six 
months ended February 27, 1998, and 4.6% in sales for the six months ended 
February 28, 1997.

Interest costs and activities for the noted periods are detailed below:

Six Months Ended            	2/27/98    	2/28/97    	Change
(in thousands)              	_______	    _______	    _______

Gross interest expense	       $1,922	     $1,151      	$ 771
Capitalized interest          	(800)      	(855)         	55
                            	_______	    _______	    _______
Net interest	                 $1,122     	$  296      	$ 826
                            	=======	    =======	    =======

During the current six months, significantly higher borrowings accounted for 
the increase in gross interest costs.  At February 28, 1997, total borrowings 
were $36.7 million, while at February 27, 1998; total borrowings were $54.0 
million.

In February 1998, a one-time restructuring charge of $4.0 million was recorded 
related to the culmination of the Company's business process design initiative 
that began two years ago.  Due to significant productivity benefits resulting 
from the initiative, the Company is reducing the size of its salaried 
workforce.  The resulting workforce reduction involves layoffs, early 
retirement offerings, reassignments and reclassifications of positions.  The 
restructuring costs provide for approximately $2.5 million for severance and 
early retirement salary costs, approximately $1.3 million for medical, dental 
and other benefits being provided to the affected individuals, and 
approximately $0.2 million for outplacement and other costs.

Income taxes were applied at 34% in both periods. Convertible preferred stock 
dividends were $359,000 for the six months ended February 27, 1998.  A 5% 
cumulative preferred stock offering was completed in August 1997 and the 
recording of preferred stock dividends started this fiscal year.  As a result, 
net loss to common shareholders for the six months ended February 27, 1998, 
was $9.8 million, or $1.08 per share. This compares to a net loss of $3.3 
million, or $0.55 per share, for the six months ended February 28, 1997.
____________________________________________________________________________

Three Months Ended February 27, 1998, and February 28, 1997
____________________________________________________________________________

Sales
____________________

The Company's net sales increased $1.4 million, or 5%, from $26.4 million for 
the three months ended February 28, 1997, to $27.8 million for the three 
months ended February 27, 1998.  The automotive market sales for the three 
months ended February 27, 1998, increased 11% to $19.8 million.  This increase 
in sales reflects the demand recovery from the labor unrest that affected the 
three months ended February 28, 1997, and increased demand for Novaflex HDr 
ECU products in the automotive market.

Sales to the datacom market remained unchanged at $3.1 million for the three 
months ended February 27, 1998, and February 28, 1997. Sales to all other 
market reflect a decrease of 12%, or $0.7 million.

Market                     	Three Months Ended   	Gross	   Percent
	(in thousands)            	2/27/98   	2/28/97   	Change   	Change
                          		_______	   _______   	_______	  _______

	Automotive	                $19,795   	$17,759   	$ 2,036      	11%
	Datacommunications          	3,058     	3,057         	1       	0%
	Aerospace/Defense	           2,130     	2,429	     (299)    	(12%)
	Industrial                  	1,739	     2,019	     (280)	    (14%)
	Consumer                     1,029	     1,115      	(86)     	(8%)
                          		_______	   _______	   _______	  _______

	Consumer	                  $27,751	   $26,379   	$ 1,372       	5%
                          		=======   	=======   	=======  	=======


Gross Profit
____________________

Gross profit declined to 0.3% of sales, or $70,000 for the three months ended 
February 27, 1998.  As reflected in the chart below, the Micro Products 
business gross loss increased by 34%, or $804,000, to $3.4 million. Increased 
depreciation expense is the primary cause of the increase. The combined 
Materials and Interconnect business units gross profit declined to $3.5 
million, or 13%, of sales.  The primary reasons for the lower gross profit are 
related to increased depreciation and labor costs, and unfavorable product mix 
due to higher concentration of Novaflex HD sales, which have less margins.

	                  February 27, 1998	              February 28, 1997
                      	__________	                      _________
 (Three months ended)

             	I/C and	  Micro	      Total	   I/C and	   Micro	      Total
               	Mtls 	  Products   	Company   	Mtls	    Products	   Company
              	_______	 _______	    _______	  _______	  _______	    _______

Sales	         $27,507  	$  244    	$27,751  	$26,264	   $  115    	$26,379
Cost of
  Sales        	24,013   	3,668     	27,681   	20,578    	2,675     	23,253
Gross
  Profit        	3,494 	(3,424)	         70	    5,686  	(2,560)      	3,126

% of Sale        s	13%	     N/A	         0%	      22%      	N/A	        12%


Sales and marketing expenses increased $207,000, or 9%, from $2.3 million for 
the three months ended February 28, 1997, to $2.5 million for the three months 
ended February 27, 1998.  Sales and marketing expenses totaled 9% of sales for 
quarters ended February 27, 1998, and February 28, 1997.

General and administrative expenses increased $372,000, or 22%, from $1.7 
million for the three months ended February 28, 1997, to $2.1 million for the 
three months ended February 27, 1998.  The increases were due to a variety of 
expenses including salaries, maintenance, and depreciation expense primarily 
incurred to support improved information systems.  General and administrative 
expenses totaled 8% of sales for the three months ended February 27, 1998, and 
7% of sales for the three months ended February 28, 1997.

Research and development expenses decreased $108,000, or 9%, from $1,178,000 
for the three months ended February 28, 1997, to $1,070,000 for the three 
months ended February 27, 1998.  The decrease is a combination of increased 
salaries and depreciation offset by a decline in outside consulting and travel 
cost. Research and development expenses totaled 3.9% of sales for the three 
months ended February 27, 1998, and 4.5% in sales for the three months ended 
February 28, 1997.

Interest costs and activities for the noted period are detailed below:

Three Months Ended        	   2/27/98    	2/28/97    	Change
(in thousands)               	_______	    _______	   _______

Gross interest expense	        $1,062     	$  670     	$ 392
Capitalized interest           	(453)	      (443)	      (10)
                             	_______	    _______	   _______
Net interest                  	$  609     	$  227     	$ 382
                             	=======	    =======	   =======

During the current quarter, significantly higher borrowings accounted for the 
increase in gross interest costs. At February 28, 1997, total borrowings were 
$36.7 million, while at February 27, 1998; total borrowings were $54.0 
million.

In February 1998, a one-time restructuring charge of $4.0 million was recorded 
related to the culmination of the Company's business process design initiative 
that began two years ago.  Due to significant productivity benefits resulting 
from the initiative, the Company is reducing the size of its salaried 
workforce.  The resulting workforce reduction involves layoffs, early 
retirement offerings, reassignments and reclassifications of positions.  The 
restructuring costs provide for approximately $2.5 million for severance and 
early retirement salary costs, approximately $1.3 million for medical, dental 
and other benefits being provided to the affected individuals, and 
approximately $0.2 million for outplacement and other costs.

Income taxes were applied at 34% in both periods. Convertible preferred stock 
dividends were $172,000 for the three months ended February 27, 1998.  This is 
the second quarter that preferred stock dividends were recorded after the 
preferred stock offering was completed in August 1997.  As a result, net loss 
to common shareholders for the three months ended February 27, 1998, was $6.9 
million, or $0.76 per share. This compares to a net loss of $1.5 million, or 
$0.36 per share, for the three months ended February 28, 1997.


Financial Condition
____________________

The Company's credit lines total $47 million.  The $12 million of the credit 
facility has been extended to expire on May 31, 1998; $35 million expires on 
December 31, 1998. Total borrowings as of February 27, 1998, were $43.0 million 
and $3.1 million was available to the Company.  Interest rates on borrowings 
under these facilities averaged 8.68% on February 27, 1998.  The current 
ratio declined from 2.80 at August 29, 1997, to .55 at February 27, 1998, 
reflecting the nearly $43 million of credit facility borrowings recorded as 
a current liability.

During February 1998, the Company executed a $2.3 million installment note 
payable.  This note payable over sixty months has a fixed interest rate of 
9.69% and is secured by certain computer hardware and software.

	During February 1998, 7,350 shares of preferred stock and related accrued 
dividends of $174,643 were converted into 575,149 shares of common stock.  
As of February 27, 1998, 7,650 shares of preferred stock remained 
outstanding.  This preferred stock, with a stated value of $7.7 million, 
is convertible to common stock at any time at the option of the holders.  
The conversion price fluctuates, subject to a maximum price of $25.34, 
based on the price of the Company's common stock during the 30 trading 
day period immediately prior to conversion.  As of February 27, 1998, the 
conversion price was estimated to be $14.225 per share, and if converted 
in its entirety, the Series B Preferred Stock would represent approximately 
538,000 additional shares of common stock.


Prospective Information
____________________

Significant events are currently taking place and will continue to take place 
during the next several months. The most significant will be the expected 
production ramp up at the Micro Products business. The Company's ability to 
generate significant revenues with acceptable production costs will be
critical.  Failure to do so will result in continued losses from this 
business unit.

Margins in the core businesses have been unacceptably weak.  The Company 
is taking specific steps to increase gross margin dollars by attacking 
factory costs and increasing throughput and related revenues.  Demand for 
the Company's Novaflex HD products is expected to increase over the near 
term.  The Company has the capacity in place to meet this demand and 
expects greater revenue to result in greater gross margin dollars from 
this family of products.

The Company is pursuing additional financing and has signed a term sheet with a 
group of four lenders, lead by Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A.  Although not a 
commitment to lend, the term sheet outlines the intent of the lenders and the 
structure of the proposed credit facility.  The proposed credit facility 
provides a revolving loan agreement of up to $20 million and a term loan 
agreement of up to $60 million.  The revolving loan will have a borrowing 
based tied to the Company's working capital.  The term loan has an initial 
borrowing based tied to the appraised value of the Company's unencumbered 
equipment.  In addition, the term loan provides for additional advances 
based on eligible equipment purchases.  The total facility will be secured 
by the Company's accounts receivables, inventory, and fixed assets.  At 
the time of this filing, the appraisal of the Company's equipment is in 
progress and is expected to be completed by approximately April 15, 1998.  
The loan closing is anticipated to be in late April or early May.  There 
can be no assurance that the Company will complete this financing, or 
complete the financing on terms acceptable to the Company.

The Company is aware of computer programming problems associated with the 
year 2000 and has elected to install new year 2000 compliant systems which 
is expected to be in full use by early fiscal 1999. The Company anticipates
additional costs related to year 2000 computer systems associated with 
certain computer programs will not be material.
<PAGE>

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


SHELDAHL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
FORM 10-Q


Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders

		On January 14, 1998, Sheldahl, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of 
Shareholders.  Of the 	9,045,480 shares of common stock eligible to vote, 
8,109,464 shares were represented at the 	meeting and votes were taken on the 
following matters:

1.  The votes cast to reduce the number of Directors from eight to 
seven:

		For:  6,570,224   Against:  32,671  Not Voted:  9,821

2.  The votes cast to elect each of the seven Directors who had been 
nominated: Not less than 8,084,062 shares voted in favor of the 
election of each of the seven incumbent Directors.

3.  The votes cast to approve and adopt Employee Stock Purchase Plan:

		For:  7,738,767 Against: 176,225 Not Voted: 40,654

4.  The votes cast to amend the Stock Plan:

		For:  6,457,988 Against: 1,457,467 Not Voted: 53,997

5.  The votes cast to approve Arthur Andersen LLP as auditors:

		For:  8,054,780 Against: 18,696 Not Voted: 35,988


Item 6.	Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

A) Exhibits

10.1 Loan Agreement, dated February 26, 1998, between the 
Company and Relational Funding Corporation.

10.2 Promissory Note dated February 26, 1998, between the 
Company and Relational Funding Corporation.

11	Statement regarding computation of earnings per share

27	Financial data schedule

B)	Reports on Form 8-K

No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Registrant during the 
quarter ended February 27, 1998.
<PAGE>

	SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the 
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


SHELDAHL, INC.
(Registrant)



Dated         April 13, 1998         	By	/s/ James E. Donaghy
                                      Chief Executive Officer



Dated         April 13, 1998         	By	/s/ Edward L. Lundstrom
                                      President



Dated         April 13, 1998         	By	/s/ John V. McManus
                                      Vice President, Finance
<PAGE>

											Exhibit 11

SHELDAHL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
(in thousands, except per share data)

                                        	For The Six Months Ended

                                       	February 27,    	February 28,
                                           	1998            	1997
Basic earnings per share

Weighted average number of issued
   shares outstanding                     	9,084            	8,934
                                        	=======	          =======

Net loss	                               $(9,427)         	$(3,259)

Convertible preferred dividends
  accrued	                                 (359)     	           -
                                        	_______	          _______

Net loss applicable to common
 shareholders	                          $(9,786)         	$(3,259)
                                        	=======          	=======

Net loss per common share               	$(1.08)	          $(0.36)
                                        	=======	          =======

Diluted earnings per share

Weighted average number of issued
   shares outstanding                     	9,084	            8,934

Effect of preferred stock under
   treasury method                            	-                	-

Effect of exercise of stock options
   under the treasury stock method	            -	                -
                                        	_______	          _______

Weighted average shares 
   outstanding used to compute
   basic earnings per share	               9,084	            8,934
                                        	=======	          =======

Net loss	                               $(9,427)	         $(3,259)

Convertible preferred dividends
   accrued	                                (359)     	           -
                                        	_______	          _______

Net loss applicable to common 
   shareholders	                        $(9,786)	         $(3,259)
                                        	=======	          =======

Net loss per common share	               $(1.08)	          $(0.36)
                                        	=======	          =======
<PAGE>
											Exhibit 11

SHELDAHL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
(in thousands, except per share data)

                                       	For The Three Months Ended

                                      	February 27,    	February 28,
                                          	1998            	1997
Basic earnings per share

Weighted average number of issued
   shares outstanding                    	9,131            	8,956
                                       	=======	          =======

Net loss                              	$(6,750)         	$(1,526)

Convertible preferred dividends
   accrued	                               (172)      	          -
                                       	_______	          _______

Net loss applicable to common
   shareholders	                       $(6,922)         	$(1,526)
                                       	=======	          =======

Net loss per common share	              $(0.76)	          $(0.17)
                                       	=======	          =======


Diluted earnings per share

Weighted average number of issued
   shares outstanding                    	9,131	            8,956

Effect of preferred stock under
   treasury method	                           -	                -

Effect of exercise of stock options
   under the treasury stock method	           -	                -
                                       	_______	          _______

Weighted average shares
   outstanding used to compute
   basic earnings per share	              9,131	           8,956
                                       	=======	         =======

Net loss                              	$(6,750)        	$(1,526)

Convertible preferred dividends
   accrued	                               (172)	               -
                                       	_______	         _______

Net loss applicable to common
   shareholders	                       $(6,922)	        $(1,526)
                                       	=======	         =======

Net loss per common share              	$(0.76)	         $(0.17)
                                       	=======	         =======
<PAGE>


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LOAN AGREEMENT

This Loan Agreement ("Loan Agreement") is made and given as of this 
twenty-sixth (26th) day of February, 1998, by SHELDAHL INC., a Minnesota 
corporation (hereinafter called "Sheldahl" or "Borrower"), with its chief 
executive office at 1150 Sheldahl Road, Northfield, Minnesota  55057-9444, in 
favor RELATIONAL FUNDING CORPORATION, whose address is 3701 Algonquin Road, 
Suite 450, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008-3118 (hereinafter called "Lender").

RECITALS

A. 	Sheldahl is requesting that Lender lend the principal sum of 
$2,334,764.13 to Sheldahl on a full recourse basis (the "Sheldahl Loan") and 
Lender desires to make such loan on the terms and conditions provided herein.

B.	Sheldahl has entered into that certain Software License and Services 
Agreement (the "Software License Agreement"), dated April 1, 1997, between 
Sheldahl and Oracle Corporation ("Oracle") as amended by Amendment One to 
Software License and Service Agreement, dated April 1, 1997, pursuant to which 
Oracle has licensed to Sheldahl certain software and related products 
including the disks and all other media on which it is contained and all 
printed matter relating thereto (the "Software") and provided to Sheldahl 
certain related services (the "Services").  A full and complete list of the 
Software and Services is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

C.	As a condition for making the Sheldahl Loan, Lender has required that 
Borrower execute and deliver to Lender this Agreement granting certain rights 
to Lender with respect to the Software.  In addition, Lender has required that 
Borrower execute and deliver a Security Agreement (the "Security Agreement") 
granting a first priority security interest in certain personal computers as 
identified in the Security Agreement (the "PC's") to Lender as additional 
security for the Sheldahl Loan.

D.	In order to grant a first priority security interest in the PC's to 
Lender, Sheldahl has obtained a Subordination Agreement (the "Subordination 
Agreement") from Norwest Bank  Minnesota, N.A. ("Norwest"), pursuant to 
which Norwest has subordinated its interest in the PC's to the interest 
granted to the Lender pursuant to the Security Agreement.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and 
adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged by Borrower, it is agreed as 
follows:

1. Recourse Loan.  Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in 
this Agreement, Lender shall lend to Sheldahl the original 
principal amount of the Sheldahl Loan. 

2. Promissory Note.  The obligation of Sheldahl to repay the Sheldahl 
Loan shall be evidenced by the Promissory Note of Sheldahl to 
Lender of even date herewith in the principal amount of 
$2,334,764.13 (the "Note"). The Note, this Loan Agreement, the 
Security Agreement, the Subordination Agreement and any other 
instruments or documents given as security for the Sheldahl Loan 
are herein referred to as the "Loan Documents."

3.	Representations, Warranties and Covenants of Borrower.  Borrower 
represents, warrants, covenants and agrees:

(a)	Incorporation.  Borrower is a corporation duly organized, validly 
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of 
Minnesota and has all requisite power and authority to execute, 
deliver and perform the Loan Documents.

(b)	Authorization.  The execution, delivery and performance of the 
Loan Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary 
corporate action and will not (i) require any consent or approval 
of any entity which has not been obtained; (ii) violate any 
provision of any indenture, agreement or instrument to which it is 
a party or by which it is bound.

(c)	Certifications.  The representations and warranties of Borrower 
contained in the Acceptance Certificate of Borrower, of even date, 
are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

(d)	Title to Software.  Borrower has a valid and enforceable license 
to the Software and none of the Borrower's interest in the 
Software is subject to any sublicense, lien, security interest or 
other right, except for the rights granted under this Loan 
Agreement or to Norwest.  Except for the rights granted under this 
Loan Agreement and to Norwest, Borrower has not granted, and will 
not grant or permit to exist, any sublicense, lien or security 
interests in all or a portion of the Borrower's interest in the 
Software.  Borrower shall not sell, assign, transfer or otherwise 
dispose of the Borrower's interest in the Software prior to 
payment in full of the Note without Lender's prior written 
consent.  Borrower shall defend its interest in the Software 
against all claims and demands of all and any other persons at any 
time claiming any interest therein adverse to Lender.

(e) Title To PC's and Priority of Lien.  Borrower has granted to 
Lender, pursuant to the Security Agreement, a security interest in 
the PC's.  Except for the security interest of Norwest, which has 
been subordinated to the security interest granted pursuant to the 
Security Agreement, the PC's are free and clear of liens, security 
interests and encumbrances (except for the interest of Lender 
granted hereunder).  Other than the liens to Norwest and the 
Lender, the Borrower has not granted, and will not grant or permit 
to exist, any lien or security interest in all or a portion of the 
PC's.  The Borrower shall defend the PC's against all claims and 
demands of all and any other person at any time claiming any 
interest therein adverse to the Lender.

(f)	Actions and Proceedings.  There are no actions at law, suits in 
equity or by other proceedings before any governmental agency, 
commission, bureau, tribunal or other arbitration proceedings 
against or affecting Borrower that if adversely determined would 
adversely affect the rights of Borrower to enter into the Loan 
Documents.  

(g)	Insurance.  Borrower agrees it will keep the Software and the PC's 
insured at all times against loss by fire and/or other hazards 
concerning which, in the judgment of Lender, insurance protection 
is reasonably necessary, in a company or companies reasonably 
satisfactory to Lender and in amounts sufficient to protect 
against loss or damage of the Software and the PC's and will pay 
the premiums therefor. A Certificate of Insurance, and other 
reasonable evidence of insurable coverage in form acceptable to 
Lender which names Lender as loss payee and additional insured 
shall be delivered to Lender.

(h)	Costs of Collection.  In the event of any action or proceeding to 
enforce any of Lender's rights hereunder, Borrower shall pay 
Lenders reasonable attorneys' fees and legal expenses incurred by 
Lender in connection with or arising out of such action or 
proceeding.

(i)	Location of Software and PC's.  The Software and the majority of 
the PC's are located at the Borrower's facilities at the following 
address:

801 North Highway 3
Northfield, Minnesota 55057

and will not be moved without 30 days prior written notice to 
Lender.

The remainder of the PC's are located at the Borrower's facilities 
at the following addresses:

1150 Sheldahl Road	     805 North Highway 3       	1285 S. Fordham 
Northfield, MN 55057	   Northfield, MN 55057      	Longmont, CO 80501

East Hwy. 10,		         715 N. County Road 19	     6060 Dixie Hwy.
Britton, SD 57430	     	Aberdeen, SD 57401	        Clarkston, MI 48346

and will not be moved without 30 days prior written notice to 
Lender.

(j)	Certificates and Opinions.  The Borrower has delivered herewith a 
Certificate of Officer of Sheldahl certifying as to the truth of 
the representations and warranties contained herein and the 
performance of the covenants contained herein and certifying as to 
the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Sheldahl, the 
resolutions of the Board of Directors approving the transactions 
contemplated herein and the incumbency of the signatories hereto. 
 The Borrower shall cause to be delivered to Lender an opinion of 
counsel to the Borrower with respect to the good standing of 
Sheldahl, the authorization and enforceability of the Loan 
Documents, the creation and priority of the security interest 
granted under the Security Agreement, and that the transactions 
contemplated herein do not violate the Articles, Bylaws or any 
agreement to which Sheldahl is a party.  All such certifications 
and opinions shall be as are reasonably acceptable to Lender.  

4.	Event of Default.  It shall be an Event of Default under the Loan 
Documents upon the happening of any of the following:

(a)	failure to make any payment on the Note, whether principal or 
interest, or any other payment under the Loan Documents, when and 
as the same becomes due (whether at the stated maturity or at a 
date fixed for any installment payment or any accelerated payment 
date or otherwise) and such failure shall continue unremedied for 
a period of five (5) days after written notice from Lender to 
Sheldahl;

(b)	failure to comply with or perform any of the terms, conditions or 
covenants of the Loan Documents and such failure shall continue 
unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice 
from Lender to Sheldahl;

(c)	any material representation or warranty made by Borrower herein or 
in any document, instrument, certificate, financial statements or 
reports given in connection with the Note shall be false or 
misleading when made;

(d)	Borrower shall fail to pay its respective debts as they become 
due, shall make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, 
shall admit in writing its respective inability to pay its 
respective debts as they become due, shall file a petition under 
any chapter of the Federal Bankruptcy Code or any similar law, 
state or federal, now or hereafter existing, shall become 
"insolvent" as that term is generally defined under the Federal 
Bankruptcy Code, shall have any involuntary bankruptcy case 
commenced against it or be the subject of an order for relief in 
such bankruptcy case, or be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, 
or shall have a custodian, trustee or receiver appointed for, or 
have any court take jurisdiction of its property, or any part 
thereof, in any proceeding for the purpose of reorganization, 
arrangement, dissolution or liquidation, and such custodian, 
trustee or receiver shall not be discharged, or such jurisdiction 
shall not be relinquished, vacated or stayed within thirty (30) 
days of the appointment;

(e)	Borrower shall be dissolved, liquidated or wound up or shall fail 
to maintain its existence as a going concern in good standing 
(excepting, however, reorganizations, consolidations and/or 
mergers into or with affiliates owned by, owning or under common 
control of or with such entity or into the parent of such entity, 
providing the succeeding organization assumes and accepts such 
entity's obligations hereunder); or

(f)	An event of default occurs under any other lease or any other 
agreement between Borrower and Lender.

5.	Remedies.  Upon an Event of Default, Lender may declare all 
obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents immediately due and 
payable, and may, at its option, do any one or more of the following:

(a)	notify Borrower that Borrower must discontinue use of the 
Software.  Within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice, 
Borrower will discontinue use of the Software throughout its 
entire organization and all copies of the Software, including all 
disks and all other media on which it is contained and all printed 
matter relating thereto will be delivered to Oracle;

(b)	exercise any of the remedies available to it under applicable 
state law;

(c)	proceed immediately to exercise each and all of the powers, rights 
and privileges reserved or granted to Lender under the Loan 
Documents;

(d)	proceed to protect and enforce the Loan Documents by suits or 
proceedings or otherwise, and  for the enforcement of any other 
legal or equity available to Lender.

6.	Further Assurances.  Borrower shall execute and deliver to Lender, 
promptly and at Borrower's expense, such other documents and assurances, and 
take such further action as Lender may reasonably require, in order to 
effectively carry out the intent and purpose of the Loan Documents, and to 
establish and protect the rights, interest and remedies of Lender under the 
Loan Documents.

7.	Cumulative Remedies.  All of Borrower's rights and remedies herein 
are cumulative and in addition to any rights or remedies available at law or 
in equity, and may be exercised concurrently or separately.  Borrower shall 
pay all costs, expenses, losses, damages and legal costs (including reasonable 
attorneys' fees) incurred by Lender as a result of enforcing any terms or 
conditions of the Loan Documents.

8.	No Liability Imposed on Lender.  Lender shall not be obligated to 
perform or discharge, nor does it hereby undertake to perform or discharge any 
obligation, duty or liability under the Software License Agreement, nor shall 
this Agreement operate to place responsibility for control, care, management 
or repair of the Software upon Lender nor for the carrying out of any of the 
terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement, nor shall it operate 
to make Lender responsible for any dangerous or defective condition of the 
Software.

9.	Indemnification.  Borrower shall and does hereby agree to 
indemnify against and to hold Lender harmless from any and all liability, loss 
or damage which it may or might incur under the Software License Agreement or 
under or by reason of this Agreement and of and from any and all claims and 
demands whatsoever which may be asserted against it by reason of any alleged 
obligations or undertakings on its part to perform or discharge any of the 
terms, covenants or agreements contained in the Software License Agreement.  
Should Lender incur any such liability, should Lender be required to defend 
against any such claims or demand or should a judgment be entered against 
Lender, the amount hereof, including costs, expenses and reasonable attorney's 
fees, shall bear interest thereon at the rate then in effect on the Note, 
shall be secured hereby, shall be added to the obligations of Borrower 
hereunder and Borrower shall reimburse Lender for the same immediately upon 
demand, and upon the failure of Borrower so to do, Lender may declare all 
obligations of Borrower immediately due and payable.  In no event shall 
Sheldahl have any indemnification or other obligations to Lender with respect 
to the Software License Agreement for actions taken by Lender in connection 
with the sale or possession of the PC's.

10.	Attorney-in-Fact.  Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default and 
at any time during the continuance thereof, Borrower hereby irrevocably 
appoints Lender and its successors and assigns as its agent and attorney-in-
fact, irrevocable, which appointment is coupled with and interest, to exercise 
any rights or remedies with respect to the Software and the PC's.

11.	Expenses of Lender.  All expenses of Lender, not to exceed five 
thousand dollars ($5,000.00), in connection with the execution and delivery 
of, and the closing with respect to, the Loan Documents and instruments 
executed and delivered therewith, including Lender's attorneys' fees and 
expenses, shall be paid upon demand by Borrower.  All expenses in protecting, 
storing, warehousing, insuring, handling and shipping of the Software and the 
PC's, all costs of keeping the Borrower's interest in the Software and the 
PC's free of liens, encumbrances and security interests, except for those of 
Norwest and the Lender, and the removing of the same and all excise, property, 
sales and use taxes imposed by state, federal or local authority on any of the 
Software or with respect to the sale thereof, shall be borne and paid for by 
Borrower and if Borrower fails to promptly pay any amounts thereof when due, 
Lender may, at its option, but shall not be required to pay the same, or upon 
the same shall constitute obligations of the Borrower hereunder and shall bear 
interest at the rate specified in the Note.

12.	Continuing Rights.  The rights and powers of Lender or receiver 
hereunder shall continue and remain in full force and effect until all 
obligations of Borrower to Lender are paid in full.

13.	Books and Records.  Borrower will permit Lender and its 
representatives to examine Borrower's books and records (including data 
processing records and systems), with respect to the Software and the PC's and 
make copies thereof, to the extent permitted under the Software License 
Agreement, at any reasonable time and from time to time and Borrower will 
furnish such information reports to Lender and its representatives regarding 
the Software and the PC's as Lender and its representatives may from time to 
time request.  Lender shall have the authority, at any time, to require 
Borrower to place upon Borrower's books and records relating to the Software 
and the PC's a notation stating that any such Software or the PC's are subject 
to certain rights in favor of the Lender and cannot be sublicensed, 
transferred, sold, assigned or otherwise disposed of without the Lender's 
prior written consent.  

14.	Chief Executive Office.  The location of the chief executive 
office of Borrower is set forth in the preamble hereto and will not be changed 
without thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Lender.  Borrower represents 
that its books and records concerning accounts and chattel paper are located 
at its chief executive office.

15.	Name of Borrower.  Borrower's true name is as set forth in the 
preamble hereto.  Borrower has not used any other name within the past five 
(5) years.  Borrower agrees that it will not change its name without thirty 
(30) days' written notice to Lender.

16.	Annual and Quarterly Statements.  Borrower shall deliver or cause 
to be delivered to Lender, within one hundred twenty (120) days following the 
end of Borrower's fiscal years, an annual audited financial statement for 
Borrower prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles 
certified by the certified public accountants of Borrower, and quarterly 
financial statements within 45 days of the end of Borrower's fiscal quarters. 
 Lender agrees that Borrower's timely filing of Securities and Exchange 
Commission forms 10K (annual) and forms 10Q (quarterly) through the "EDGAR" 
filing system as satisfactory delivery of financial statements in accordance 
with this paragraph.

17.	Successors and Assigns.  This Agreement and each and every 
covenants, agreement and provision hereof shall be binding upon Borrower and 
its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its 
successors and assigns.  Borrower acknowledges that Lender intends to assign 
its rights under the Loan Documents to Miller & Schroeder Investments 
Corporation ("M&S") and shall execute a Notice and Acknowledgment of 
Assignment in the form acceptable to M&S. 

18.	Governing Law.  This Agreement is executed pursuant to and shall 
be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.

19.	Severability.  It is the intent of this Agreement to confer to 
Lender the rights and benefits hereunder to the full extent allowable by law. 
 The unenforceability or invalidity of any provisions hereof shall not render 
any other provision or provisions herein contained unenforceable or invalid.  
Any provisions found to be unenforceable shall be severable from this 
Agreement.

20.	Notices.  Any notices and other communications permitted or 
required by the provisions of this Agreement (except for telephonic notice 
expressly permitted) shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been 
properly given or served by depositing the same with the United States Postal 
Service, or any official successor thereto, designated as Registered or 
Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, bearing adequate postage or delivery 
by reputable private carrier such as Federal Express, Airborne, DHL or similar 
overnight delivery service, and addressed as hereinafter provided.  Each such 
notice shall be effective upon being deposited as aforesaid.  The time period 
within which a response to any such notice must be given, however, shall 
commence to run from the date of receipt of the notice by the addressee 
thereof.  Rejection or other refusal to accept or the inability to deliver 
because of changed address of which no notice was given shall be deemed to be 
receipt of the notice sent.  By giving to the other party hereto at least ten 
(10) days' notice thereof, either party hereto shall have the right from time 
to time and at any time during the term of this Agreement to change its 
address and shall have the right to specify as its address any other address 
within the United States of America.  Each notice shall be addressed to the 
address of the recipient as set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

21.	Captions and Headings.  The captions and headings of the various 
sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and are not to be 
construed as confining or limiting in any way the scope or intent of the 
provisions hereof.  Whenever the context requires or permits, the singular 
shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular and the 
masculine, feminine and neuter shall be freely interchangeable.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower and Lender have caused this Agreement to be 
executed as of the date first above written.

SHELDAHL, INC.			             	RELATIONAL FUNDING  CORPORATION


By: _________________________		By: _________________________

Its: _________________________	Its: _________________________
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PROMISSORY NOTE




February 26, 1998

$2,334,764.13

Minneapolis, Minnesota




FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, SHELDAHL, INC., a corporation 
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota (the 
"Borrower"), agrees and promises to pay to the order of RELATIONAL FUNDING 
CORPORATION, its endorsees, successors and assigns (the "Holder"), in lawful 
money of the United States at its principal office at 3701 Algonquin Road, 
Suite 450, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008-3118, or such other place as 
the Holder may from time to time designate, the principal sum of Two 
Million Three Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Four 
Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($2,334,764.13), in installments, according 
to the schedule set forth below, together with interest on the unpaid 
principal balance at the annual rate of 9.69% used in computing the 
payment schedule below.

Commencing on February 26, 1998 and on the same day of each month 
thereafter for fifty-nine (59) months, Borrower shall pay this Note in lawful 
money of the United States in consecutive equal monthly installments of 
principal and interest in the amount of Forty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred 
Sixty Dollars ($48,860.00).

On February 25, 2003 ("Maturity Date"), the entire unpaid principal 
together with all accrued interest shall become due and payable in full.

All payments shall be applied first to interest and then to principal.

In the event that any payment required under this Note is not paid on its 
due date, the Borrower agrees to pay a late charge at the rate of one and one-
half percent (1.5%) of the unpaid payment per month until the date payment is 
received by the Holder to defray the cost of the Holder incident to collecting 
such late payment. This late charge shall not be deemed to excuse a late 
payment or be deemed a waiver of any other rights the Holder may have, 
including the right to declare the entire unpaid principal and interest 
under this Note immediately due and payable.

Upon ten (10) days advance written notice, this Note may be prepaid in 
whole at any time prior to the Maturity Date at the prepayment price, expressed 
as a percentage of the principal balance outstanding, together with interest 
accrued to the date of prepayment, as follows:

Prepayment Date			                            Prepayment Price

February 26, 1998 through January 25, 1999			      104%
February 26, 1999 through January 25, 2000			      103%
February 26, 2000 through January 25, 2001			      102%
February 26, 2001 through January 25, 2002			      101%
February 26, 2002 through January 25, 2003			      100%

This Note is made pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota and 
pursuant to the provisions of a Loan Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") of even 
date herewith between the Borrower and the Holder.  This Note is subject to the 
terms of the Loan Agreement.  This Note is secured by a first priority security 
interest in the PC's as defined in the Loan Agreement and in the Security 
Agreement dated as of February 26, 1998 between the Holder and the Borrower.

If an Event of Default occurs (as defined in the Loan Agreement), the 
entire unpaid principal balance together with accrued interest thereon shall 
become immediately due and payable at the option of the Holder hereof. Upon the 
occurrence of an Event of Default the Borrower agrees to pay the costs of 
collection including reasonable attorneys' fees.  No delay or omission on the 
part of the Holder in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver 
of such right or of any other remedy under this Note. A waiver on any one 
occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right or 
remedy on a future occasion.

Presentment for payment, protest and notice of non-payment are waived. 
Consent is given to any extension or alteration of the time or terms of 
payment hereof, any renewal, any release of any or all part of the security 
given for the payment hereof, any acceptance of additional security of any 
kind, and any releases of, or resort to any party liable for payment hereof.

Executed as of the date first above written.

SHELDAHL, INC.


By: _________________________

Its: _________________________
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