Cut Sheet

Page 1 of 2
Scotch


Super 88 Vinyl Electrical Tape
Data Sheet
________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
3M UK PLC 3M Ireland 3M UK PLC
Electrical Products Sales Office Sales Office
3M House, PO Box 1 3M House, Adelphi Centre PO Box 393
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1JU Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland Bedford MK41 0YE
Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Product Description
Scotch Super 88 Electrical Tape is a premium grade,
0.2mm thick, all-weather vinyl insulating tape. It is
designed to perform continuously in a temperature
ambient of 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,
alkalis, 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 is an Underwriters’
Laboratories Listed and Canadian Standards Association
Certified “Insulating Tape”.
Tape Features

Polyvinyl chloride backing.

Pressure sensitive rubber based adhesive.
 Thickness 0.216mm.
 Dielectric breakdown 10kV.

Cold weather pliability and adhesion.
 Flame retardant.
 Excellent abrasion and puncture resistance.
 High tensile and mechanical strengths.

Good elongation for excellent conformability to
irregular surfaces.
 Resistant to weathering, salt water, alkalis and acids.
 Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductors.
 Consistent electrical strength when wet.

Compatible with all standard cable insulations.

Compatible with epoxy and polyurethane resins.
 Meets BS 3924.

UL Listed, UL 510 standard ‘insulating tape’
(product category OANZ) file E129200.
 CSA certification, standard C22.2 No. 197-M1983
‘PVC insulating tape’, file LR48769.
Applications

Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable
splices rated up to 600 volts and 105°C.
 Forms a protective abrasion resistant cover for high
voltage cable joints and terminations.

For fixed wire joints up to 1000V.

For harnessing wires and cables.
Data – Physical and Electrical Properties
Physical Properties
Test Method Typical Value*
Temperature Rating:
UL 510 80°C (176°F)
CSA C22.2 No.197-M1983
Handling -18°C (0°F)
Continuous Operation 105°C (220°F)
Colour Black
Thickness ASTM-D1000 0.2mm
Adhesion to Steel ASTM-D1000
22°C (72°F) 2.75N/cm
-18°C (0°F) 6.6N/cm
Adhesion to Backing ASTM-D1000
22°C (72°F) 2.75N/cm
-18°C (0°F) 6.6N/cm
Breaking Strength ASTM-D1000
22°C (72°F) 35.5N/cm
Ultimate Elongation ASTM-D1000
22°C (72°F) 250%
-18°C (0°F) 100%
Flammability (Maximum)
UL 510 1 sec.
ASTM-D1000 4 sec.
Accelerated Ageing
ASTM-D1000 80%
Flagging ASTM-D1000 <25mm
Telescoping
24 Hours @ 50°C (120°F) <25mm
Electrical Properties
Test Method Typical Value*
Voltage Rating U1510 600V
Dielectric Breakdown ASTM-D1000
Standard Condition 10000 volts
High Humidity 90% of std.
Insulation Resistance
ASTM-D1000 >1 x 10
6
megohms
(High Humidity Method)
Note: These are typical values and should not be used
for specification purposes.