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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.

    • Vinyl
      Vinyl
      Vinyl electrical tape combines the flexibility of a PVC backing with excellent electrical insulating properties and high dielectric strength...
    • Polyimide
      Polyimide
      Polyimide film electrical tape for high temperature applications requiring a thin, puncture resistant backing...
    • Glass Cloth
      Glass Cloth
      High mechanical strength, resistance to high temperatures and excellent absorption of resins and varnishes...
    • Acetate cloth
      Acetate cloth
      Excellent conformability and absorption of electrical insulating resins and varnishes...
    • Polyester
      Polyester
      For applications requiring a thin and durable electrical tape with high dielectric strength...
    • Composite film
      Composite film
      High conformability with excellent puncture resistance and electrical properties...
    • Filament reinforced
      Filament reinforced
      Low stretch and high tensile strength electrical tape for a more cost effective solution to glass cloth tape...
    • Paper
      Paper
      Good cushioning, puncture resistance and toughness, with an operating temperature of 105°C...
    • Epoxy
      Epoxy
      Versatile electrical tape with high dielectric strength and UL rating…
    • Antistatic
      Antistatic
      Antistatic electrical tape helps to prevent ESD damage to sensitive electronics components in manufacturing environments...
    • PTFE film
      PTFE film
      Consistent physical and electrical properties over a broad temperature range...
    • Self amalgamating tape
      Self amalgamating tape
      Self bonding rubber and silicone electrical tape...
    • Non-adhesive insulation
      Non-adhesive insulation
      High performance insulation over a wide temperature range, includes Kapton®, Melinex® and Nomex® products...browse through our range of interesting and relevant videos, news and other media.

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    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 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