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3M 56 Polyester Film Electrical Tape

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3M 56 Polyester Film Electrical Tape

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3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 56 is an industrial grade 2.5 mil electrical tape constructed with a yellow polyester film and a thermosetting rubber adhesive. This tape is suitable for layer insulation and coil cover in high heat applications. Featuring a polyester film construction, this product resists chemicals, solvents and moisture.

  • Thermosetting rubber adhesive provides optimized adherence
  • Thin, durable tape with high dielectric strength
  • Excellent resistance to chemicals, solvents, moisture, abrasion and cut through
Color: Yellow
Backing/Carrier Material: Polyester Film
Adhesive Type: Thermosetting Rubber
TotalThickness: 2.5 mil
Overview

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Features

Features

  • Thermosetting rubber adhesive provides optimized adherence
  • Thin, durable tape with high dielectric strength
  • Excellent resistance to chemicals, solvents, moisture, abrasion and cut through
  • Withstands a temperature range of 32°F to 266°F (0°C to 130°C)
  • 600V rated
Specifications

Specifications

Color Yellow
Backing/Carrier Material Polyester Film
Adhesive Type Thermosetting Rubber
Total Thickness 2.5 mil
Backing/Carrier Thickness 1 mil
Adhesive Thickness 1.5 mil
Adhesive Strength 25 oz/in
Tensile Strength 20 lb/in
Elongation 75%
Dielectric Breakdown 4,500 volts
Insulation Resistance 1 x 10¹² ohms
Minimum Temperature Performance 32°F
Maximum Temperature Performance 266°F
Compliance

Compliance

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