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3M
33

Vinyl Electrical Tape

3M 33 electrical tape is a quality, general purpose vinyl insulating tape. It has excellent resistance to: abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acid, copper corrosion and varying weather conditions (including sunlight). It is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tape that has a high dielectric strength, is flame-retardant and conformable and provides excellent mechanical protection with minimum bulk. It is a UL Listed "Insulating Tape".

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At Budnick, we specialize in custom converting these materials into labor saving, user-friendly parts.

Backing/Carrier PVC - Polyvinylchloride
Adhesive Rubber
Thickness 7 Mils
Tensile 17.00 lbs/in
Elongation 200.00%
Adhesive Activation Pressure
Adhesion (unwind) 24 oz/in
Min. Application Temp 60° F
Min. Service Temp 0° F
Max Short-Term Temp 176° F
Max Long-Term Temp

Product Features

  • UL Listed; UL 510 Standard "Insulating Tape" (product category OANZ), File E129200
  • Temp Rating 176°F
  • Flammability UL510-Pass ASTM D 1000-4 sec
  • Dielectric Strength Standard condition is >1000V/mil & is >90% of standard in high humidity
  • Insulation Resistance is >10^6 MegaOhms
  • Flagging is <0.1 inches
  • Telescoping is <0.1 inches for 24hr @ 120°F
  • Compatible with solid dielectric cable insulation
  • Excellent resistance to: abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acid, copper corrosion and varying weather conditions (including sunlight)
  • High dielectric strength
  • Flame-retardant
  • Conformable
  • Excellent mechanical protection with minimum bulk

Adhesive Tape Applications

  • Inhibits corrosion of electrical conductor
  • Primary electrical insulation for all wire and cable splices rated up to 600 volts
  • Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs
  • Harnessing of wires and cables
  • For indoor or outdoor applications
  • For above or below grade applications

Data provided by Budnick Converting, Inc.

The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.

It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.

Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.

Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.

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