Electrical Tapes | Protect Repair Joint Power Cables LV MV HV

Electrical Tapes | Protect Repair Joint Power Cables LV MV HV


Electrical Tapes

Protect Repair Joint Power Cables LV MV HV

Thorne & Derrick distribute Plymouth Rubber Tapes, a leading manufacturer of specialist electrical tapes engineered for reliability, durability, and performance in demanding environments. Designed to meet the rigorous requirements of LV (Low Voltage), MV (Medium Voltage), and HV (High Voltage) power cable systems – Plymouth Tapes provide robust solutions for cable jointing, splicing, sealing, insulating, and protecting cables distributing electrical power at 600V, 11kV, 33kV and 66kV.

Plymouth Electrical Tape solutions are widely used in renewable energy, utilities, oil & gas and heavy industry – the electrical tapes meet international standards and are proven in onshore, offshore and substation environments offering long-term reliability where failure is not an option.

Electrical Tapes


Electrical Tapes for Power Cable Applications

  • Cable Jointing & Cable Splicing: Reliable insulation and strain relief in cable joints across LV, MV, and HV electrical power and cable systems

  • Cable Protection & Sheath Repair: Effective cable sealing and mechanical protection for damaged outer sheaths

  • Moisture & Environmental Sealing: Exceptional performance in wet or underground environments – high performance for trench, substation and cable management applications.

  • Electrical Insulation & Phase Identification: Strong dielectric strength and colour-coded electrical tape options


Insulating Rubber Tapes & Mastics

Vinyl Mastic Tape VM – Vinyl Mastic Tape
CODE: Plymouth 2609

  • Use for exterior protection and water sealing of connections, cables and joints in solar rooftop installations, both residential and industrial.
  • Self-bonding mastic tape insulation layer on all weather vinyl backing for UV protection
  • Standard Tape Size: 102 mm x 3 m (4″ x 10′)
  • Operating temperature: Continuous: 90ºC (194ºF) Overload: 130ºC (266ºF)
  • Tape Thickness: 1.3mm (50 mil)
W963 Plysafe@ High Voltage Rubber Insulating Tape
CODE: Plymouth 2117 or 2134

  • Use for insulating high voltage splices up to 69kV. Ideal for utility-scale solar and wind farm cables
  • EPR self amalgamating tape compatible with all extruded dielectric power cables
  • Standard Tape Sizes: 19 mm x 9.1 m (3/4″ x 30′) or 38 mm x 9.1 m (1 1/2″ x 30′)
  • Operating temperature: Continuous: 90ºC (194ºF) Overload: 130ºC (266ºF)
  • Tape Thickness: 0.76 mm (30 mil) self-fusing rubber tape

 

High Voltage Rubber Insulating Tape

Insulating Mastic Tape

10 Plyseal@ Insulating Mastic Tape
CODE: Plymouth 2626 or 2627

  • Use for insulating and sealing overhead and underground LV cable joints and connections. Ideal for utility-scale solar and wind farm cables.
  • Self-amalgamating butyl mastic that provides high adhesion to metals and polymeric shields (jackets).
  • Void-free insulations for build up to 5kV.
  • Standard Tape Sizes: 95 mm x 3 m (4″ x 10′) or 95 mm x 95mm (3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″)
  • Operating temperature: Continuous: 90ºC (194ºF) Overload: 130ºC (266ºF)
  • Tape Thickness: 3.2mm (125 mil) self-amalgamating mastic
RM Rubber Mastic Electrical Tape
CODE: Plymouth 2619 or 2625

  • Use for insulating and sealing medium voltage cable joints and terminations up to 35kV. Ideal for utility scale solar and wind farms
  • Self-bonding mastic insulation layer on EPR backing
  • Standard Tape Sizes: 38 mm x 1.52 mm x 1.8 m (1 1/2″ x 0.06″ x 6′) or 51 mm x 1.78 mm x 2.2 m (2″ x 0.07″ x 7.2′)
  • Operating temperature: Continuous: 90ºC (194ºF) Overload: 130ºC (266ºF)
  • Tape Thickness: 1.65 mm (65 mil)
Rubber Mastic Electrical Tape
EPR Semi-conducting Tape 17 Plyshield@ EPR Semi-conducting Tape
CODE: Plymouth 2104

  • Use to provide electrostatic shielding on medium and high voltage joints
  • EPR self-amalgamating conducting tape, compatible with all extruded dielectric power cables
  • Standard Tape Sizes: 19 mm x 4.6 m or (3/4″ x 15′)
  • Standard elasticity for high ambient temperatures, up to 130ºC (266ºF)
  • Tape Thickness: 0.76 mm (30 mil)

Vinyl Electrical Tapes

R70 UV Resistance for exceptional outdoor performance
CODE: Plymouth 4581

  • Use for cable protection in solar rooftop installations, both residential and industrial
  • Provides UV, weather and mechanical resistance. Flame retardant
  • High adhesion even at low temperatures
  • Valid as primary insulation for splices 600V
  • Standard Tape Size: 25mm x 20m (1″ x 66′)
  • Ambient temperatures -10ºC -105ºC (14ºF-221ºF)
    Tape Thickness: 0.18mm (7.0 mil)
UV Resistant PVC Electrical Tapes
PVC Electrical Tape  

R100 Extreme Resistance PVC Electrical Tape
CODE: Plymouth 4581 or 4582

  • Use for abrasion protection in harsh environments for any renewable energy cable
    Extreme mechanical strength: ideal abrasion protection
  • Provides UV, weather and mechanical resistance. Flame retardant electrical tape
  • Standard Tape Sizes: 38mm x 33m (1 1/2″ x 108′)
  • High adhesion tape even at low temperatures
  • Ambient temperature range: -10ºC -105ºC (14ºF-221ºF)
  • Extra thickness: 0.25mm (10.0mil)

 

 

Cable Jacket Repair & Protection

Plyjack A60/A70 Abrasion Cable Jacket Repair Tapes
CODE: Plymouth 1510 or 1502

  • Use for LV HV cable jacket repair and protection against abrasion and moisture
  • Suitable for trailing and direct buried cables in all types of renewable energy installations
  • Heavy duty rubber laminate compound that ensures perfect sealing against water and environmental hazards
  • UV resistant. Self-extinguishing electric tape
  • Standard Tape Sizes: 38mm x 1.52mm x 1.8m (1 1/2″ x 0.06″ x 6′) or 51mm x 1.78mmm x 2.2m (2″ x 0.07″ x 7.2′)
Cable Jacket Repair Tapes
Halogen Free Cable Jacket Repair Tapes Plyjack H60/H70 Halogen Free Cable Jacket Repair Tapes
CODE: Plymouth 1560 or 1570

  • Use for LV HV cable jacket repair and protection against abrasion and moisture in halogen free cables
  • Suitable for trailing and direct buried cables in all types of renewable energy installations
  • Heavy duty rubber laminate compound that ensures perfect sealing against water and environmental hazards
  • Halogen free cable repair tapes
  • Standard Tape Sizes: 38mm x 1.52mm x 1.8m (1 1/2″ x 0.06″ x 6′) or 51mm x 1.78mmm x 2.2m (2″ x 0.07″ x 7.2′)

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