3M Scotch 780 Tape – Coloured PVC Insulation Tape (Standard)

Scotch 780

3M Scotch 780 Tape is a good quality, middle range all purpose PVC insulating tape, providing very good mechanical protection with minimum bulk – Scotch insulation tapes have been developed for quality, efficiency, durability and versatility.

Scotch 780 Tape is suitable for primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable joints and splices at temperatures from -10°C to +80°C.

Scotch 780 Electrical Tape is a medium grade, 0.18 mm thick, all weather vinyl insulating tape that is available in Black, White, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow/Green, Brown, Yellow, Grey and Orange.

The coloured PVC insulation tape can also be used for applications such as protective jacketing for high voltage cables splice and cable repairs and for the harnessing of wires and cables.

The tape has excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acids, corrosion and varying weather conditions (including UV exposure) and forms part of the 3M Scotch Electrical Tapes.

Availability: Contact Thorne & Derrick Sales for competitive prices and delivery from stock for 3M Scotch 780 tape.

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3M Scotch 780 Tape

3M Scotch 780 Tape – ex stock

Coloured PVC Insulation Tape Features

Flame retardant PVC insulation tape
High dielectric strength & conformable
Provides very good mechanical protection with minimum bulk
Scotch 780 is available in 10 different colours
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing
Pressure-sensitive rubber based adhesive
3M Scotch 780 is compatible with solid dielectric cable insulations
Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductors
Insulation tape for indoor or outdoor applications

3M SCOTCH 780 TAPE – Installation Techniques

Scotch 780 Tape should be applied in half-lapped layers with sufficient tension to produce a uniform wind (for most applications this tension will reduce the tape’s width to approximately 5/8 of its original width)
On pigtail splices and joints, the 3M tape shall be wrapped beyond the end of the wires and then folded back, leaving a protective cushion to resist cut-through
Wrap tape up-hill, taping from a smaller diameter surface to a larger diameter surface
Apply 3M Scotch Super 780 tape with no tension on the last wrap to prevent flagging

Maintenance Of 3M Standard coloured PVC Insulation Tape

Scotch 780 Tape complies with the requirements of UL 510 for storage. When maintained under normal storage conditions, the tape will remain stable and has a five-year shelf-life.

3M Scotch Tapes including Scotch 780, are preferred by global electric utilities for their high performance, specification and reliability compared to unbranded poor quality electrical tapes prone to degradation, flagging and failure.

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Coloured PVC Insulation Tape – Technical Specification

Colour	Available in Black, White, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow/Green, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Orange.
Thickness	0.18m
Temperature Range	-10 up to 80°C
Standards	UL Listed
Adhesive	Rubber-based pressure sensitive adhesive
Backing (Material Type)	Pressure-sensitive rubber based adhesive
Width x Length	19mm x 25m
Dielectric Strength	45 kV/m
Breaking Strength	25 N/10 mm
Elongation	200%
Adhesion to Steel	2.4 N/10 m
Adhesion to Backing	2.4 N/10 m
Flame Retardant	Yes

3M Scotch Tape	3M Scotch Tape Part Number	Tape Thickness	Temperature Rating	Roll Size
	3M Scotch Super 88	0.216mm	-18ºC to +105°C	19mm x 20m 25mm x 20m 38mm x 20m
	3M Scotch 33	0.178mm	0ºC to 80ºC	9mm x 33m 12.7mm x 33m 19mm x 33m 25mm x 33m 38mm x 33m 50mm x 33m
	3M Scotch 35	0.178mm	0°C to 80ºC	19mm x 20m
	3M Scotch 22	0.254mm	-10ºC to +80°C	12mm x 33m 19mm x 33m 25mm x 33m 38mm x 33m 50mm x 33m
	3M Scotch 780	0.18mm	-10ºC to +80°C	19mm x 20m
	3M Scotch 2510	0.18mm	-18ºC to +105°C	19mm x 20m
	3M Temflex 1500	0.15mm	0ºC to 90ºC	19mm x 25m

➡ T&D stock and supply the complete range of 3M Scotch Insulation Tapes.

3M Scotch Electrical tapes are used to cable joint, splice, repair, seal and protect cables against abrasion, fire and corrosion – this includes LV-HV (11kV-33kV cables) – please contact T&D should you require assistance with selecting the correct tape.

Trademarks: 3M, Scotch, Scotchfil and Super 33+ are all trademarks of 3M Company.

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