Wire Armour Premium Electrical Tape from Ideal Industries

EIN WireArmour 400

May 13, 2019

IDEAL Industries Canada is excited to announce the introduction of the Wire Armour line of premium vinyl electrical tape. Wire Armour premium electrical tape provides superior adhesion, elasticity, strength and performance – insulating and bonding under even the toughest conditions, and in the most critical applications – all at a great value!

Available in 10 colours, Wire Armour premium electrical tape features Blue Core technology that provides high elasticity, and is suitable for use in extreme temperatures, from cold weather applications as low as -18°C, up to 105°C. Additionally, Wire Armour premium electrical tape is flame retardant, has high UV resistance, and is impervious to water, oil, acids, alkalis and a wide variety of corrosive chemicals.

Key Product Features:

• Cold and Weather Resistant
• High ElasticityWireArmour2
• Highly resistant to UV, abrasion, and corrosion
• 7 mil thickness
• 220°F (105°C) maximum temperature
• Available in 10 colours
• Flame-retardant

Common Applications:

• Primary insulation for splices up to 600V
• Colour coding for quick identification of electrical phases, feeder and branch circuits
• Provides a protective outer jacket over splices for low temperature applications
• Wrapping, wire harness, insulating of degaussing coils

Listings/Compliance:

• ASTM D 3005, Type 1
• ASTM D 1000
• UL Listed 510: Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene and Rubber Insulating Tape
• CSA Listed: PVC Insulating Tape
• Lead Free

Wire Armour premium electrical tape is available now across Canada. For more info, or to place an order, contact IDEAL’s customer service team at 1-800-824-3325 or orderdesk@idealindustries.com

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