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Scotch® Electrical Tapes by 3M
Welcome to our electrical tape resource center. Quick answers for busy electrical workers. Your job requires speed, efficiency and safety. A professional finish also requires wrapping skills and and having the right tapes in your toolkit. Here we share insights into electrical tape product selection, applications and training videos.
Product Selection
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Vinyl Electrical Tape
- Corrosion resistant
- Puncture resistant
- Works with epoxy & polyurethane resin
- Primary insulation up to 600V
- Cable jacketing
- Harness cables
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Mastic Tape
- Moisture protection
- Sticks to greasy surfaces
- Padding for odd shaped components
- Primary insulation up to 1kV
- Indoor & Outdoor use
- Self-healing
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Rubber Tape
- Liner or linerless
- Primary insulation up to 69kV
- Moisture protection
- Padding
- Rubber resin adhesive
- Self-fusing
- Bus bar insulation
- End sealing high voltage cables
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Choosing the right tape is tricky.
Ever wonder why tensile strength is crucial to a wrap? What happens to tape in extreme heat? What’s the difference between a rubber and a mastic and when do you use them together? Which barricade tapes work underground? Ever have a problem with fire ants chewing your connections? Acids dripping on your conduit? We can help you complete your toolkit.
Download: Non-Vinyl Tapes to Complete your Toolkit (PDF, 3.98 MB)
Download: 3M™ Electrical Tapes Product Selection Guide (PDF, 4.08 MB)
Download: Fire Retardant Electrical Arc Proofing Tape (PDF, 88.11 KB)
Download: Barricade Tapes for the Electrical Industry (PDF, 332 KB)
Compare for yourself.
Vinyl is the right choice for abrasion protection but not as good as mastic in keeping your connections dry. Use the right tape for the right job. In harsh environments, select Scotch® Premium Electrical Premium Electrical Tapes from 3M.
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View Electrical Tape Comparison Chart: Rubber, Vinyl, Mastic
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Applications and Environments
Put your electrical tape to work in harsh environments.
If you have a critical job or work in an extreme environment where dust, heat or contaminants are a concern; visit our Solutions page for more information on electrical installations in harsh conditions.
Resource & Application Guides for Professional Electricians
A good maintenance routine requires thoughtful planning. Failures cost time and money. Electricians working in industrial environments may face unique challenges. These brochures and guides offer electrical product solutions for industrial use.
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Training and Pro Tips
Training for the Apprentice, Tips for the Pro
Industrial and commercial electrical applications require good technique. Anybody can tape, but to tape like a pro you need to know what your tape is capable of; whether it’s stretching rubber or molding mastic. At 3M, we use proprietary technology to manufacture tapes for excellent performance. We’re committed to sharing what we’ve learned in 70 years of innovation.
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(PDF, 515 KB)Working with high voltage power cables: an older guide full of relevant information.
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History of Vinyl Electrical Tape by 3M
From tar covered cloth to the elastic Scotch® Super 33+™ Vinyl Electrical Tape—and all the innovations between.
Contact Us
Do you have any questions on electrical tape or other 3M electrical products? Call us at 1-800-245-3573 or click to send us a question.
Need Detailed Information in the Field?
View the 3M Electrical Products Catalog by downloading the app or viewing an online version.
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