This specification establishes the manufacture of and requirements for two types and two grades of electrical insulating tape consisting of a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Type I is standard backing, while Type II is bondable backing tape. Grades are designate based on backing thickness. Besides standard lengths, widths, and thicknesses, tapes shall also conform to other requirements such as breaking strength, elongation, adhesion to steel and backing, dielectric breakdown, and high-humidity insulation resistance.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers electrical insulating tape consisting of a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Note 1—This standard is similar to IEC 60454-3-14.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications

D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation

IEC Standard

Keywords

electrical insulating tape; polytetrafluoroethylene; pressure-sensitive adhesive tape; PTFE ; Electrical insulating materials--specifications; Electrical insulating pressure-sensitive tape--specifications; Adhesive tape (electrical insulating)--pressure-sensitive; Pressure-sensitive tapes--specifications; PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)--specifications

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 29.035.20 (Plastic and rubber insulating materials)

Citing ASTM Standards

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