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3M Scotch 23 EPR self amalgamating tape

Self-fusing, ethylene propylene rubber backing and highly conformable, rubber-resin adhesive

Temperature rated for continuous adhesion to 90°C

Stretch up to 100% for void-free, moisture-resistant insulation

Highlights
  • Self-fusing, ethylene propylene rubber backing and highly conformable, rubber-resin adhesive
  • Temperature rated for continuous adhesion to 90°C
  • Stretch up to 100% for void-free, moisture-resistant insulation
  • Special polyester liner keeps tape protected and clean during application
  • Non-vulcanising and shelf stable
  • ASTM Approved & RoHS 2002/65/EC Compliant

Scotch® Rubber Splicing Tape 23 is a highly conformable, self-amalgamating EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) based tape for electrical applications. Our tapes can be used for insulation in low or high voltage applications and in joints up to 69 kV.

Use Scotch® Rubber Splicing Tape 23 for low or high voltage applications and joints up to 69 kV. This thick, highly conformable, self-amalgamating EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) based tape can be stretched up to 100% for void-free, moisture-resistant insulation. It’s non-vulcanising and shelf-stable with excellent electrical properties. Featuring a special polyester liner that will not stick when unwinding, this tape is ideal for moisture sealing electrical connections.

Adhesive TypeNon-Adhesive, Rubber
ApplicationsElectrical Maintenance, Insulation, Sealing
Backing (Carrier) MaterialEthylene Propylene Rubber
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric)0.76 mm
Dielectric Strength800 V/mil
Elongation at Break1000.0 Percent,150.0 Percent
FeaturesSelf-sticking, Vulcanizing
Insulation Resistance> 10^6 megohms
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)90 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)194 ℉
Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius)0 ℃
Product ColourBlack
Rolls per Carton1
Rolls per Case16 , 20 , 32
Shelf Life5 Year
Tape GradeProfessional
Tensile Strength (Imperial)8.0 lb/in
Tensile Strength (metric)55 Kilopascal
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)30 mil
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric)0.76 mm
Units per Case16.0,32.0,20.0
Voltage Rating69 kV
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