3M Scotch Super 33+ Tape – Premium PVC Insulation Tape

3M Scotch Super 33+ Tape – Premium PVC Insulation Tape
Scotch 33+
3M Scotch Super 33+ Tape is a premium grade, 0.178mm thick, all-weather vinyl insulating tape – Scotch insulation tapes have been developed for quality, efficiency, durability and versatility.
Scotch Super 33+ Tape is flame retardant and weather resistant making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Scotch Super 33+ Tape is suitable for primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable joints and splices rated up to 600V and 105°C (220ºF) as well as cold weather applications down to -18ºC (0°F).
The premium PVC Scotch insulation tape can also be used for applications such as protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and cable repairs and for the harnessing of wires and cables.
It is also ideal for primary electrical insulation for 600V bus applications and protective jacketing for low and high voltage bus.
The 3M Premium PVC insulation tape is +F2666 PADS Approved for use within Network Rail projects: 055/022271 and conforms to BS 3924 and UL510.
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.
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Specification – 3M Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape
Scotch 33+ tape, manufactured by 3M Electrical, is based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and/or its copolymers and has a rubber-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive. The 3M Scotch tape shall be 0.178mm thick and be UL Listed and marked per UL Standard 510 as “Flame Retardant Cold and Weather Resistant”. The Scotch tape must be applicable at temperatures ranging from –18°C through 38° (0°F through 100°F) without loss of physical properties. The Scotch 33+ tape shall be classified for use in both indoor and outdoor environments. The tape shall be compatible with synthetic cable insulations, cable jackets and splicing compounds. The vinyl tape used for electrical insulation applications will remain stable and will not telescope more than 2.5mm when maintained at temperatures below 50°C (120°F).

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3M Scotch Super 33+ Tape

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Premium PVC Insulation Tape Features
- Flame retardant PVC insulation tape
- Designed with an elastic backing and an aggressive adhesive, to provide a moisture-tight electrical and mechanical protection with minimum bulk
- Designed for continuous performance at temperatures ranging from -18°C (0°F) to 105°C (220°F).
- Scotch 33+ conforms to BS 3924 and UL510
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing
- Pressure-sensitive rubber based adhesive
- 3M Scotch 33+ is compatible with solid dielectric cable insulations
- Compatible with rubber and synthetic splicing compounds, as well as epoxy and polyurethane resins
- Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductors
- Insulation tape for indoor or outdoor applications
- UL Listed: UL 510 Standard “Insulating Tape” (Product Category OANZ), File E129200
- CSA Certification: Standard C22.2 No. 197-M1983 “PVC Insulating Tape” File LR 48769
- VDE 0340 – Type K10
3M SCOTCH SUPER 33+ TAPE – Installation Techniques
- Scotch Super 33+ 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 33+ tape with no tension on the last wrap to prevent flagging
Maintenance Of 3M Premium PVC Insulation Tape
Scotch Super 33+ 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.
Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape is available in the following standard sizes:
- 9.5mm x 33m
- 12mm x 33m
- 19mm x 33m
- 25mm x 33m
- 38mm x 33m
- 50mm x 33m
3M Scotch Tapes, including Scotch 33, 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.
3M Scotch Super 33+ Tape
Premium PVC Insulation Tape – Technical Specification
Colour | Black |
Thickness | 0.178mm |
Temperature Range | -18°C (0°F) to 105°C (220°F) |
Standards | Conforms to BS 3924 and UL510 |
Adhesive | Pressure-sensitive rubber based adhesive |
Backing (Material Type) | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tape |
Width x Length | 19mm x 20m |
Dielectric Strength | Standard Condition 5kV/mm |
Breaking Strength | 22°C (72°F) 26.7N/10mm |
Elongation | 22°C (72°F) 250%, -18°C (0°F) 100% |
Adhesion to Steel | 22°C (72°F) 3.1N/10mm -18ºC (0ºF) 6.6N/10mm |
Adhesion to Backing | 22°C (72°F) 2.7N/10mm -18ºC (0ºF) 6.6N/10mm |
Flame Retardant | Yes |
Flammability (Maximum) | UL510 1 second ASTM D1000 4 seconds |
Accelerated Ageing | ASTM D1000 80% |
Flagging | ASTM D1000 <2.5mm |
Telescoping | 24 Hours at 50ºC (120ºF) < 2.5mm |
3M Scotch Tape | 3M Scotch Tape Part Number | Tape Thickness | Temperature Rating | Roll Size |
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3M Scotch Super 88 | 0.216mm | -18ºC to +105°C | 19mm x 20m 25mm x 20m 38mm x 20m |
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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 |
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3M Scotch 35 | 0.178mm | 0°C to 80ºC | 19mm x 20m |
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3M Scotch 22 | 0.254mm | -10ºC to +80°C | 12mm x 33m 19mm x 33m 25mm x 33m 38mm x 33m 50mm x 33m |
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3M Scotch 780 | 0.18mm | -10ºC to +80°C | 19mm x 20m |
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3M Scotch 2510 | 0.18mm | -18ºC to +105°C | 19mm x 20m |
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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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