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Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88
Data Sheet
Product Description
Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88 is a premium
grade, 8.5-mil thick, all-weather vinyl insulating tape.
It is designed to perform continuously in ambient
temperatures up to 105°C (220°F). The tape is
conformable for cold weather application down to
-18°C (0°F). It has excellent resistance to abrasion,
moisture, alkalies, acids, corrosion and varying weather
conditions (including ultraviolet exposure). The
combination of elastic backing and aggressive adhesive
provides moisture-tight electrical and mechanical
protection with minimum bulk. Super 88 Tape is an
Underwriters’ Laboratories Listed and Canadian
Standards Association Certified “Insulating Tape”
.
• UL Listed; UL 510 Standard “Insulating Tape”
(product category OANZ), File E129200
• CSA Certification; Standard C22.2 No. 197-M1983
“PVC Insulating Tape”, File LR 48769
• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backing.
• Pressure-sensitive rubber-based adhesive.
• Compatible with solid dielectric cable insulations.
• Compatible with rubber and synthetic splicing
compounds, as well as epoxy and polyurethane
resins.
• Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductors.
• For indoor or outdoor applications.
Applications
• Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable
splices rated up to 600 volts and 105°C (220°F).
• Primary electrical insulation for 600-volt bus
applications, and protective jacketing for high- and
low-voltage bus.
• Protective jacketing for high-voltage cable splices and
repairs.
• Harnessing of wires and cables.
Physical and Electrical Properties
Electrical Properties
Voltage Rating
UL 510 600V
Dielectric Breakdown
ASTM D1000
Standard Condition
High Humidity Condition
100000 volts
90% of Standard
Insulation Resistance
ASTM D1000
(High Humidity Method)
>1x10
6
megohms
Note: These are typical values and should not be used for
specification purposes.
Physical Properties
Color Black
Temperature Rating:
UL 510
80°C (176°f)
CSA
C22.2 No. 197-M1983
Handling
Continuous Operation
-18°C (0°F)
105°C (220°F)
Thickness
ASTM D1000 8.5 mils
Adhesion to Steel
ASTM D1000
22°C (72°F)
-18°C (0°F)
25 oz./in.
60 oz/.in.
Adhesion to Backing
ASTMD 1000
22°C (72°F)
-18°C (0°F)
25 oz./in.
60 oz./in.
Breaking Strength
ASTM D1000
22°C (72°F)
20 lbs./in.
Ultimate Elongation
ASTM D1000
22°C (72°F)
-18°C (0°F)
250%
100%
Flammability (Maximum)
UL 510
ASTM D1000
1 sec.
4 sec.
Accelerated Aging
ASTM D1000 80%
Flagging
ASTM D1000 <0.1 inch
Telescoping
24 Hours W 50°C (120°F)
<0.1 inch