Data Sheet

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Scotch™ 130C
Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape
Data Sheet
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Specifications
Product
The high-voltage corona-resistant tape must be supplied
without a liner and based on ethylene propylene rubber
and be capable of emergency operating cable temperature
of 130°C (266°F). The tape must be capable of being
applied in either stretched or unstretched conditions
without any resulting loss in either physical or electrical
properties.
The tape must not split, crack, slip or flag when exposed
to various environments (indoor and outdoor). The tape
must be compatible with all synthetic cable insulations
and have a shelf life of 5 years. The tape must be flame
retardant.
Installation Techniques
Scotch™ 130C Electrical Tape should be applied in
successive half-lapped, level-wound layers until desired
build-up is reached.
This tape should be applied like any rubber tape: that is,
the side of the tape wrapped inside the roll should be
applied
outside
on the splice. This will help prevent the
roll from getting progressively further away from the
work area.
To eliminate voids in critical areas, highly elongate 130C
Tape. Stretch tape in these critical areas just short of the
breaking point; doing so will not alter its physical or
electrical properties. In less critical areas, less elongation
may be used. Normally 130C Tape is stretched ¾ of its
original width in these critical areas. Always attempt to
half-lap to produce a uniform buildup. When using 130C
Tape for splicing cables above 15 kV, always highly
elongate the tape throughout the entire splice.
Maintenance
Under normal storage conditions, Scotch™ 130C
Electrical Tape has a 5-year shelf life. The tape is not
impaired by freezing nor by overheated storage up to the
point of flow which prevents removal from the package.
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