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3M Electrical Tapes Guide | The Tape For Every Task

Published 08 Apr 2021

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes

3M SCOTCH ELECTRICAL TAPES

Scotch Tapes from 3M include vinyl electrical insulation, high temperature glass cloth, sealing mastic, rubber self-amalgamating and high voltage tapes to provide track resistance, semi-conductive and sheath repairs to 11kV-33kV power cables.

Thorne & Derrick distribute the complete range of 3M Scotch Electrical Tapes for the insulation, repair, identification, jointing and terminating of LV, MV & HV cables – specialist fire resistant tapes, arc resistant, semi-conductive and rubber splicing tapes up to 69kV enable the protection of LV-HV cables including 11kV-33kV medium voltages, against abrasion, moisture, alkalis and acids.

Insulating, Splicing & Cable Jointing Tapes

Precision electrical tapes for insulating, jointing and splicing low-voltage wires or cables up to 69kV, bus bars and motor leads.

3M Scotch tapes are also suitable for end sealing high voltage cables and are highly conformable for irregularly shaped objects. Scotch tapes are stable and durable for years of maintenance-free service.

Sealing, Padding & Shaping Cable Tapes

Designed to insulate and keep water out, 3M Scotch electrical sealing tapes can be used to pad sharp edges and make smooth transitions over irregular shape electrical equipment and power cables.

Ideal for insulating bolted connections and service drops, lighting connections and grounding rod connections.

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes - 3M Scotch Insulation Tapes

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes

3M Electrical Tapes Guide

General Use Tapes Professional Grade Tapes
Typical Values 3M Temflex Tape 1300 3M Temflex Tape 1500 Scotch Tape 35 Scotch Super 33+ Tape Scotch Tape Super 88
Best For Simple Light Tasks Medium Duty Applications Medium to Heavy Duty Medium to Heavy Duty Heavy Duty
Target Applications General bundling, marking, and
secondary insulation		 Temporary and/or non-critical marking,
bundling, holding and secondary insulation		 Permanent low-voltage primary and secondary insulation Permanent, low -voltage primary
and secondary insulation, cable
jacketing and mechanical protection		 Permanent low-voltage primary and secondary insulation, cable jacketing, mechanical protection and padding
Application Environment Normal
temperatures and ambient conditions		 Moderate
temperatures and conditions		 Harsh
temperatures and moist or corrosive
conditions		 Extreme
temperatures and moist or corrosive conditions		 Extreme
temperatures and moist, corrosive
or rough conditions
Certifications IEC 60454-3-1-1/F-PVCP/60
and RoHS2015/863/
EU Compliant		 VDE Certified, UL 510
Listed, IEC
60454-3-1-5/FPVCP/90 and
RoHS2015/863/
EU Compliant		 CSA and VDE Certified,
UL 510 Listed, IEC
60454-3-1-6/FPVCP/90 and
RoHS2015/863/
EU Compliant		 CSA and VDE Certified,
UL 510 Listed, IEC
60454-3-1-7/FPVCP/90 and
RoHS2015/863/
EU Compliant		 CSA and VDE Certified, UL 510 Listed,
IEC 60454-3-1-7/F-PVCP/90 and
RoHS2015/863/
EU Compliant
Operating Temperature¹ 0 to 60°C 0 to 90°C -10 to 105°C -18 to 105°C -18 to 105°C
Thickness 0.13mm 0.15mm 0.18mm 0.18mm 0.22mm
Sticking Power (Adhesion to Steel) 1.7 N/10mm 1.8 N/10mm 2.2 N/10mm 3 N/10mm 3 N/10mm
Stretch² (Elongation) 150% 170% 225% 250% 250%
Strength² (Backing Strength) 20 N/10mm 20 N/10mm 30 N/10mm 26.3 N/10mm 35 N/10mm
Insulation² (Dielectric Strength) 38 kV/mm 40 kV/mm 49 kV/mm 45 kV/mm 45 kV/mm
Colour Details Various Various Various Black Black

¹ Temperature range may vary by local agency standards.
² Based on ASTMD 1000. Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum. Properties measured at room temperature 23°C unless otherwise stated.
³ Not all colours available globally. Other colours may also be available in your local market. Yellow/Green typical values may vary. See local datasheet for details.

3M Scotch Tapes