3M™ Temflex™ 160 Vinyl Electrical Tape (Blue/ Green/Black/ Red/ Yellow)
3M™ Temflex™ 160 Vinyl Electrical Tape
(Blue/ Green/Black/ Red/ Yellow)
Description
3M™ Temflex™ 160 Vinyl Electrical Tape is a multi-purpose, general use grade, nominal 0.15 mm thick electrical insulating tape composed of an elastic vinyl (PVC) film backing coated on one side with a non-corrosive, pressure-sensitive adhesive. Available in 9 colors.
Commonly used in these types of applications:
- UL510: As primary insulation on applications up to 600V at max temperature of 80°C and min temperature of 0°C on joints and splices in wires and cables in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
- CSA C22.2 No.197: As primary insulation on applications up to 1000V at max temperature of 80°C and min temperature of -10°C on
joints and splices in wires and cables in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. - Industrial, commercial and residential environments
- Where Flame Retardant and Cold Resistance rating is required – UL510.
- Marking of safety areas and equipment and phase coding.
- Cable jacket repair (up to 600V (UL) / 1000V (CSA) as primary insulation) and as mechanical protection when overwrapping rubber
splicing, and mastic tapes used on LV/MV/HV joints and splices. - Indoor and weather protected outdoor operations as determined by end-user where use of a professional grade vinyl electrical tape is not
required. - Where reducing moisture ingress is needed, best results achieved when used as an overwrap in combination with a rubber splicing or
mastic tape product. - For harnessing and bundling of wires and cable where minimum bulk is required.
Agency Approvals & Self Certifications
• UL listed: UL510 Standard “Insulating Tape”, Category OANZ, File No. E129200.
• CSA listed: CSA-C22.2 No.197 “PVC Insulating Tape”, File No. 605227.
• For Regulatory information including RoHS, REACH, please visit www.3M.com/regs
Installation Techniques
3M™ Temflex™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 160 shall be applied in halflapped layers with sufficient tension to produce a uniform wind. On pigtail splices, the tape shall be wrapped beyond the end of the wires and then folded back, leaving a protective cushion to resist utthrough. Wrap tape up-hill, taping from a smaller diameter surface to a larger diameter surface. Apply the tape with no tension on the last wrap to prevent flagging.
Shelf Life & Storage
This product has a 2-year shelf life (from date of manufacture) when stored in humidity-controlled storage (10°C-27°C and <75% relative humidity).