Page 1 of 2 Scotch Super 88 Vinyl Electrical Tape Data Sheet Product Description Data Physical and Electrical Properties Scotch Super 88 Electrical Tape is a premium grade, Physical Properties 0.2mm thick, all-weather vinyl insulating tape. It is Test Method Typical Value* designed to perform continuously in a temperature Temperature Rating: ambient of up to 105 C (220 F). The tape is UL 510 80 C (176 F) CSA C22.2 No.197-M1983 conformable for cold weather application down to -18 C (0 F). It has excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, Handling -18 C (0 F) alkalis, acids, corrosion and varying weather conditions Continuous Operation 105 C (220 F) (including ultraviolet exposure). The combination of Colour Black elastic backing and aggressive adhesive provides Thickness ASTM-D1000 0.2mm moisture-tight electrical and mechanical protection with Adhesion to Steel ASTM-D1000 minimum bulk. Super 88 is an Underwriters 22 C (72 F) 2.75N/cm Laboratories Listed and Canadian Standards Association -18 C (0 F) 6.6N/cm Certified Insulating Tape. Adhesion to Backing ASTM-D1000 22 C (72 F) 2.75N/cm Tape Features -18 C (0 F) 6.6N/cm Polyvinyl chloride backing. Breaking Strength ASTM-D1000 Pressure sensitive rubber based adhesive. 22 C (72 F) 35.5N/cm Thickness 0.216mm. Ultimate Elongation ASTM-D1000 Dielectric breakdown 10kV. 22 C (72 F) 250% Cold weather pliability and adhesion. -18 C (0 F) 100% Flame retardant. Flammability (Maximum) Excellent abrasion and puncture resistance. UL 510 1 sec. High tensile and mechanical strengths. ASTM-D1000 4 sec. Good elongation for excellent conformability to Accelerated Ageing irregular surfaces. ASTM-D1000 80% Resistant to weathering, salt water, alkalis and Flagging ASTM-D1000 <25mm acids. Telescoping Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductors. 24 Hours 50 C (120 F) <25mm Consistent electrical strength when wet. Compatible with all standard cable insulations. Electrical Properties Compatible with epoxy and polyurethane resins. Test Method Typical Value* Meets BS 3924. Voltage Rating U1510 600V UL Listed, UL 510 standard insulating tape Dielectric Breakdown ASTM-D1000 (product category OANZ) file E129200. Standard Condition 10000 volts CSA certification, standard C22.2 No. 197-M1983 High Humidity 90% of std. PVC insulating tape, file LR48769. Insulation Resistance Applications 6 ASTM-D1000 >1 x 10 megohms Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable (High Humidity Method) splices rated up to 600 volts and 105 C. Forms a protective abrasion resistant cover for high Note: These are typical values and should not be used voltage cable joints and terminations. for specification purposes. For fixed wire joints up to 1000V. For harnessing wires and cables. 3M UK PLC 3M Ireland 3M UK PLC Electrical Products Sales Office Sales Office 3M Centre, Cain Road 3M House, Adelphi Centre PO Box 393 Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1JU Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland Bedford MK41 0YE Telephone: 01344 858616 Telephone: 353 1 280 3555 Telephone: 01234 229462 Fax: 01344 858758 Fax: 353 1 280 3509 Fax: 01234 229433 Page 2 of 2 Scotch Super 88 Vinyl Electrical Tape Data Sheet Specifications Installation Techniques Product The tape shall be applied in half-lapped layers with sufficient tension to produce a uniform wind (for most The tape is based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and/or its copolymers and has a rubber-based, pressure-sensitive applications this tension will reduce the tapes width to adhesive. The tape shall be 8.5 mils thick, and be UL approximately 5/8 of its original width). On pigtail Listed and marked per UL Standard 510 as Flame splices, the tape shall be wrapped beyond the end of the Retardant, Cold and Weather Resistant. The tape must wires and then folded back, leaving a protective cushion to resist cut-through. Wrap tape up-hill, taping from a be applicable at temperatures ranging from -18 C small diameter surface to a larger diameter surface. through 38 C (0 F through 100 F) without loss of Apply the tape with no tension on the last wrap to physical properties. The tape shall be classified for use prevent flagging. in both indoor and outdoor environments. The tape shall be compatible with synthetic cable insulations, jackets and splicing compounds. The tape will remain stable Maintenance and will not telescope more than 0.1 inches when Scotch Super 88 Tape complies with the requirements of maintained at temperatures below 50 C (120 F). UL 510 for storage. When maintained under normal storage conditions the tape will remain stable and has a Engineering/Architectural Specification five-year shelf-life. Primary electrical insulation (branch wiring in wet or dry locations): All splices for 600 volt wire rated 105 C (220 F) and below shall be insulated with a minimum of two half-lapped layers of Scotch Super 88 Vinyl Electrical Tape. All connectors having irregular surfaces shall be padded with Scotchfil Electrical Insulation Putty or Scotch 130C Rubber Splicing Tape prior to insulating with Scotch Super 88 Tape. Mechanical protection (outer jacketing): All rubber and thermoplastic insulating high voltage power cable tape splices and repairs shall be over-wrapped with at least two half-lapped layers of Scotch Super 88 Vinyl Electrical Tape. 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Except as set our above, all warranties and conditions, whether express or implied, statutory or otherwise are excluded to the fullest extent permissible at law. 3M and Scotch are trademarks of the 3M Company. Printed in the UK. 3M United Kingdom PLC, 2003. 3M UK PLC 3M Ireland 3M UK PLC Electrical Products Sales Office Sales Office 3M Centre, Cain Road 3M House, Adelphi Centre PO Box 393 Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1JU Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland Bedford MK41 0YE Telephone: 01344 858616 Telephone: 353 1 280 3555 Telephone: 01234 229462 Fax: 01344 858758 Fax: 353 1 280 3509 Fax: 01234 229433