Highland
Vinyl Electrical Tape
Data Sheet
1. Product Description
Highland Vinyl Electrical Tape is a flame-retardant, conformable,
general purpose, 7-mil thick vinyl insulation tape. It has excellent
resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalis, acid, copper corrosion
and varying weather conditions (including sunlight). It is a
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tape that has a high dielectric strength
and provides excellent mechanical protection with minimum bulk.
2. Applications
3. Typical Data/Physical Properties
Test Method
*All values are averages and are not intended for specification
purposes.
UL listed, File E129200
Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable splices
rated up to 600 volts.
Primary electrical insulation for 600 volts bus applications and
protective jacketing for low and high voltage bus.
Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs.
Harnessing of wires and cables.
For indoor or outdoor applications.
For above or below grade applications.
Temperature Rating:
UL 510
Flammability
UL 510
Dielectric Strength
Insulation Resistance
Thickness
Elongation
Breaking Strength
Adhesion to Steel
(1,97 N/10 mm)
>10
Typical Value*
Pass
(26 N/10 mm)
1200 V/mil
(0,177 mm)
6
megohms
15 lbs/in
18 oz/in
(176 F)
80 C
7 mils
175%
4. Installation Techniques
The tape should be applied in half-lapped layers with sufficient
tension to conform and produce a uniform covering. In most
applications, this tension will reduce the tape’s width to
approximately 5/8 of its original width. On pigtail splices, the tape
should be wrapped beyond the end of the wires and then folded
back, leaving a protective cushion to resist cut-through. DO NOT
STRETCH THE LAST INCH OF APPLIED TAPE.
5. Shelf Life
Highland Vinyl Electrical Tape has a five year shelf life (from
date of manufacture) when stored under the following
recommended storage conditions. Store behind present stock in a
clean, dry place at a temperature of 70 F (21 C) and 40-50%
relative humidity. Good stock rotation is recommended.
6. Availability
Highland Vinyl Electrical Tape is available from your local 3M
authorized distributor in the following roll sizes:
3/4 in x 66 ft. (19 mm x 20,1 m)
