3M Scotch Electrical Insulating Varnished Cambric tape

3M

November 13, 2017

3M Electrical insulating tape has a high puncture, abrasion and cut-through resistance that delivers continuous performance and electrical stability up to 105°C.

Specifications
   
Adhesive Material
Rubber Resin
Application/Industry
Appliance and Fixture, Commercial Construction, Industrial Construction, Irrigation, Maintenance and Repair Operations, Mining, Solar, Utility, Wind Power
Applications
Electrical Maintenance
Backing Material
Cotton Cloth
Brand
Scotch®
Breaking Strength
50 lb/in
Cable Tie Length
193 mm
Chemical Resistant
Yes
Colour
Yellow
Dielectric Strength (V/mil)
800 V/mil
Family
Scotch® Varnished Cambric Tape 2520
Flammability Rating
UL 94 V-2
Length
60 Linear Foot
Length (Metric)
18.3 m
Material
Varnish Cambric Fabric
Maximum Bundle Diameter
2 Inch
Maximum Bundle Diameter (metric)
51 mm
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)
105 Degree Celsius
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)
220 Degree Fahrenheit
Operating Temperature (Celsius)
Up to 105 Degree Celsius
Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Up to 220 Degree Fahrenheit, Up to 220 °F
Operating Temperature Range (Celsius)
Up to 105 °C
Operating Temperature Range (Fahrenheit)
Up to 220 Degree Fahrenheit, Up to 220 °F
Product Family
Vinyl & MRO Tapes
Product Type
Rubber and Splicing Tapes, Varnished Cambric Tapes
RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant
Yes
RoHS EU Comments
RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant without exemption
*Important RoHS information
Rolls per Carton
1
Rolls per Case
20
Self Sticking/Amalgamating
No
Shelf Life
5 Year
Specifications
ASTM D-1000, ASTM D-295, ASTM D-374
Tape Grade
Premium
Tape Type
Varnished Cambric
Tensile Strength
50 lb
Tensile Strength (metric)
23 kg
Tensile Strength lb/in (N/100 mm)
50 (876)
Thickness
8 Milli-inch (mil)
Thickness (Metric)
0.2 mm
Trademark
Scotch®
Vulcanizing
No
Width
0.75 Inch
Width (Metric)
19 mm

For more information:

https://www.3mcanada.ca/3M/en_CA/company-ca/all-3m-products/~/Scotch-Electrical-Insulating-Varnished-Cambric-Tape-2520-yellow-8-mil-0-2-mm-3-4-in-x-60-ft-19-mm-x-18-3-m?N=5002385+8709320+8709333+3293651496&rt=rud

 

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