46 Electrical Tape
Polyester Film/Glass Filaments, Reinforced
Backing with Thermosetting Rubber, Pressure
Sensitive Adhesive
Data Sheet
High tensile strength
High dielectric strength
UL recognized Class B (130°C)
3M™ 46 Electrical Tape is a polyester
film/glass filament tape coated with a
thermosetting, pressure-sensitive rubber
adhesive system. The polyester film/glass
backing has excellent physical and electrical
characteristics. 46 tape is especially suited for
such applications as lead anchoring and
banding of coils where high edge-tear
resistance and low stretch under application
tension are needed.
Properties
Caliper
1
Typical Values*
7.0 mils (.177 mm)
1
Breaking Strength
Elongation
Adhesion to Steel
275 lbs./in (481 N/10 mm)
5%
1
50 oz/in (5.4 N/10 mm)
1
Dielectric Strength
5500V
1
Insulation Resistance
3x10 megohms
2
3
Electrolytic Corrosion Factor
1.0 ratio
*All values are averages based on several determinations and not intended for specification purposes. Product specifications will be
provided upon request.
Test methods:
1
ASTM D-1000
2
3M Test Method - available upon request
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