3M Scotch Super 88 Vinyl Electrical Tape

Overview

Scotch Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88 is a black, professional grade, nominal 8.5-mil (0.216 mm) thick electrical insulating tape composed of an elastic vinyl (PVC) film backing coated on one side with a non-corrosive, rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive. It provides a protective jacket and primary electrical insulation for splices in harsh indoor, extreme and exposed outdoor conditions, is flame retardant, and is compatible with solid dielectric cable insulations, rubber and synthetic splicing compounds. Apply in half-lapped layers with sufficient tension.

Specifications

Color

Black

Base Type

Vinyl (PVC) backing with rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive

Service Temperature

UL 510: -10°C to +80°C; CSA C22.2 No. 197: -18°C to +105°C; IEC 60454-3-1: -18°C to +90°C

Shelf Life

5 years from date of manufacture

Storage Conditions

10°C to 27°C (50°F to 80°F), below 75% relative humidity

Country of Origin

USA

Certifications

UL Listed (UL 510), CSA Listed (C22.2 No. 197), VDE Type 7 (IEC 60454-3-1-7/F-PVCP/90), QPL-24391 per MIL-I-24391C (3/4 in width only)

Technical Information

• Thickness 8.5 mils (0.216 mm)
• Dielectric strength 1,000 V/mil (39.4 kV/mm) minimum
• Tensile strength 17.8 lb/in (31.2 N/cm) minimum; elongation 225% at 23°C minimum
• Adhesion to steel 18 oz/in (2.0 N/cm) minimum at 23°C

Typical Applications

• Primary insulation on wire and cable splices up to 600 V (UL 510) / 1,000 V (CSA)
• Cable jacket repair and mechanical protection over rubber and mastic splicing tapes
• Harnessing and bundling of wires and cables

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