This specification covers electrical insulating tape consisting of a backing made from polyethylene plastic film, coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. The backing shall be polyethylene, suitably compounded to meet the requirements prescribed. The standard widths and lengths of the material are presented. The selection of rolls, conditioning, and testing shall meet the requirements prescribed.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers electrical insulating tape consisting of a backing made from polyethylene plastic film, coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.

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

D876 Test Methods for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer Tubing Used for Electrical Insulation

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

D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation

Keywords

electrical insulating tape; polyethylene pressure-sensitive tape; pressure-sensitive adhesive tape; Electrical insulating materials--specifications; Electrical insulating pressure-sensitive tape--specifications; Polyethylene (PE) electrical insulation--specifications ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 29.035.20 (Plastic and rubber insulating materials)

Citing ASTM Standards

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