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3M 44 Polyester Film Electrical Tape

3M™ Composite Film Electrical Tape 44 is an industrial grade tape product with a web-reinforced polyester film mated with a pressure sensitive rubber thermosetting adhesive. This product is used for application with stick-wound coils, transformers and bobbin-wound coils. It is suitable for functions necessitating banding, anchoring, insulating and protecting. Designed and constructed for demanding electrical needs, this product provides puncture resistance and excellent electrical properties even at high temperatures.

The combination of the thermosetting, rubber adhesive and the polyester-web and polyester film backing provides excellent adherence and dielectric strength
Offers great electrical properties and is puncture-resistant
Designed for continuous operation not exceeding 130°C (266°F) per UL and CSA listings

Color: Tan

Backing/Carrier Material: Polyester Film/Nonwoven Composite

Adhesive Type: Thermosetting Rubber

TotalThickness: 5.25 mil

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Overview

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Features

The combination of the thermosetting, rubber adhesive and the polyester-web and polyester film backing provides excellent adherence and dielectric strength
Offers great electrical properties and is puncture-resistant
Designed for continuous operation not exceeding 130°C (266°F) per UL and CSA listings
Edge tear resistant
Highly resistant to heat, oxidation, solvents and oils
Low halogen
600V rated

Specifications

Color	Tan
Backing/Carrier Material	Polyester Film/Nonwoven Composite
Adhesive Type	Thermosetting Rubber
Total Thickness	5.25 mil
Adhesive Strength	70 oz/in
Tensile Strength	25 lb/in
Elongation	15%
Dielectric Breakdown	4,500 volts
Insulation Resistance	1 x 10¹² ohms
Minimum Temperature Performance	32°F
Maximum Temperature Performance	266°F

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Technical Data Sheet

3M™ Tape 44 is a low halogen, edge tear resistant, electrical tape that is manufactured to work well for general purpose insulation, as well as anchoring and banding in motors and transformers.

This electric tape is manufactured using thermosetting rubber adhesive and composite film backing. Comes 600V rated and withstands a temperature range of 32 to 266 °F (0 to 130 °C).

Economical, general purpose insulation, anchoring and banding in motors and transformers
Stick-wound coil/transformer and in bobbin-wound coils for banding, anchoring and insulating
Protecting start wires, leads, terminal strips, insulating paper, end turns and connections in motors and transformers

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