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  • Electrical insulation tape

    Electrical insulation plays an important role in product safety. If you’re designing products that require electrical insulation systems (EIS), speak to us about the range of electrical insulation tapes available. We supply products with a variety of backings and adhesives which meet industry specifications including military, UL, CSA and IEC.

    Your electrical insulation tape is available in custom slit roll widths and lengths, or die-cut shapes, suited to your exact requirements.


  • Search electrical insulation tape

    Browse through our range of electrical insulation tapes below for more detailed information and product data sheets. If you would like to ask us a question about any of these products, simply click on “add to wish list” and the product details can be added to a contact form once you’re ready to get in touch. You can also send these details to yourself or a colleague. 


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    Any data provided relates to values typically generated when measuring these materials, and is offered as a guide to material selection. However it is not guaranteed and the user is responsible for evaluating the suitability of a product for the application it is intended for. Some test methods may vary, please refer to data sheet or call for assistance.

    Title Stock status Adhesion to steel (N/cm) Adhesive Carrier Colour Electrostatic corrosion Elongation (%) Insulation resistance (MΩ) Manufacturer / SOS Max. short temp (˚C) Tensile strength (N/cm²) Thickness (mm)
    3M 1 3M 1 1 4.4 Acrylic Epoxy White 1 120 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 53 0.09
    3M™ 5419 3M™ 5419 3 2.2 Silicone Polyimide Amber No data 60 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 58 0.07
    3M 11 3M 11 2 4.4 Rubber Cloth Black 1 10 >1x10⁴ 3M™ 62 0.18
    3M™ 56 polyester film electrical tape 3M™ 56 polyester film electrical tape 1 5.5 Rubber Polyester Yellow 1 100 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 44 0.06
    3M 12 Flatback Paper Tape 3M 12 Flatback Paper Tape 1 4.4 Rubber Paper Yellow N/A N/A >1x10⁶ 3M™ 53 0.14
    3M™ 57 polyester film electrical tape 3M™ 57 polyester film electrical tape 1 6.5 Rubber Polyester Yellow 1 110 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 88 0.08
    3M™ 1205 3M™ 1205 1 3.8 Acrylic Polyimide Amber 1 55 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 53 0.08
    3M™ 58 polyester film electrical tape 3M™ 58 polyester film electrical tape 2 6.5 Rubber Polyester Clear 1 110 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 88 0.08
    3M™ 1350BK 3M™ 1350BK 1 3.3 Acrylic Polyester Black 1 75 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 44 0.06
    3M™ 60 PTFE film electrical tape 3M™ 60 PTFE film electrical tape 1 3.2 Silicone PTFE Brown 1 200 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 35 0.1
    3M™ 1350Y 3M™ 1350Y 1 3.3 Acrylic Polyester Yellow 1 75 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 45 0.06
    3M™ 69 glass cloth electrical tape 3M™ 69 glass cloth electrical tape 1 4.4 Silicone Cloth White 0.9 5 4.8x10⁷ 3M™ 314 0.18
    3M 16 Crepe Paper Tape 3M 16 Crepe Paper Tape 1 5.3 Rubber Paper Yellow N/A 10 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 44 0.29
    3M™ 74 polyester film electrical tape 3M™ 74 polyester film electrical tape 1 2.2 Rubber Polyester Yellow 1 80 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 21 0.02
    3M super 20 epoxy film electrical tape 3M super 20 epoxy film electrical tape 1 3.3 Acrylic Epoxy Cream 1 120 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 79 0.13
    3M™ 75 polyester electrical tape 3M™ 75 polyester electrical tape 1 4.9 Rubber Polyester Yellow 1 70 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 44 0.1
    3M 27 glass cloth electrical tape 3M 27 glass cloth electrical tape 1 3.3 Rubber Cloth White 0.9 5 2.5/10² 3M™ 252 0.18
    3M™ 79 glass cloth electrical tape 3M™ 79 glass cloth electrical tape 1 3.3 Acrylic Cloth White 0.9 5 5x10⁷ 3M™ 262 0.18
    3M™ Scotch® 33 vinyl electrical tape 3M™ Scotch® 33 vinyl electrical tape 1 8.3 Rubber PVC Black 0.1 150 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 30 0.18
    3M™ 92 polyimide film electrical tape 3M™ 92 polyimide film electrical tape 1 2.8 Silicone Kapton® Amber 1 55 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 53 0.08
    3M Super 33+ 3M Super 33+ 2 3.1 Rubber PVC Black N/A 250 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 26 0.18
    Arlon A2020-X004-3.3 self amalgamating tape Arlon A2020-X004-3.3 self amalgamating tape 3 N/A None Silicone rubber Grey No data No data No data Arlon No data 0.5
    3M 40 polyester antistatic tape 3M 40 polyester antistatic tape 3 1.6 Acrylic Polyester Clear N/A 100 No data 3M™ 35 0.06
    Arlon A1020-X004-3.3 self amalgamating tape Arlon A1020-X004-3.3 self amalgamating tape 3 N/A None Silicone rubber Grey No data No data No data Arlon No data 0.5
    3M™ 44 electrical tape 3M™ 44 electrical tape 2 7.1 Rubber Polyester White 1 50 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 70 0.14
    Arlon A3020-X004-3.3 self amalgamating tape Arlon A3020-X004-3.3 self amalgamating tape 3 N/A None Silicone rubber Grey No data 25 No data Arlon No data 0.5
    3M™ 44T 3M™ 44T 3 8.7 Rubber Polyester White 1 30 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 170 0.42
    Arlon A4020-X004-3.3 self amalgamating tape Arlon A4020-X004-3.3 self amalgamating tape 3 N/A None Silicone rubber Grey No data 15 No data Arlon No data 0.5
    Scapa 1801 Scapa 1801 1 2.6 Silicone Polyimide Amber No data 40 10x10⁸ Scapa 30 0.07
    3M™ 46 glass filament tape 3M™ 46 glass filament tape 1 5.4 Rubber Polyester Cream 1 5 3x10³ 3M™ 481 0.18
    3M 23 Scotch self amalgamating tape 3M 23 Scotch self amalgamating tape 3 N/A None Ethylene propylene rubber Black No data 1000 >1x10 3M™ 1.4 0.76
    3M™ 5413 3M™ 5413 1 2.4 Silicone Kapton® Amber No data 62 58 3M™ 578 0.07
    3M 5 polyester film electrical tape 3M 5 polyester film electrical tape 1 3.8 Acrylic Polyester Clear 0.1 100 >1x10⁶ 3M™ 44 0.06
    3M™ 70 self amalgamating tape 3M™ 70 self amalgamating tape 3 N/A None Silicone rubber Grey No data 450 No data 3M™ 12 0.3
  • Electrical insulation tape in action

    Read through our case studies to find relevant, real-life examples of the powerful problem solving capabilities of a roll of electrical tape! Browse all case studies to learn more about custom die-cut components and our tape converting capabilities.


  • Customising your electrical insulation tape

    Utilising the latest converting technologies, we can customise your electrical tape to create non-standard roll widths and lengths, or convenient and easy to handle components. Customising your tape offers a number of benefits, including cost savings and enhanced product design. Whatever your needs, we have the experience and capabilities to provide a complete solution, from design and prototyping to full production and automated assembly.


  • Learn more about electrical insulation tapes

    To learn more about insulating tapes and their uses, browse through our range of interesting and relevant videos, news and other media.


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