Types of Electrical Tapes
– Vinyl, rubber, mastic, and varnished cambric are the primary types of electrical tapes used.
– Different types of electrical tapes, such as electrically insulating adhesive tape and electrically insulating film, serve specific purposes.
History of Electrical Tape
– The original electrical insulating tape was made of cloth tape impregnated with Chattertons compound.
– In the 1940s, vinyl plastic became a popular material for electrical tape due to its versatility.
– 3M invented a vinyl electrical tape with the required properties and a non-sulfur-based rubber adhesive.
– Initially, electrical tape was not black but later replaced with black due to its ultraviolet resistance.
Uses of Electrical Tape
– Electrical tapes are commonly used for wire-harness wrapping.
– They provide reliable electronic isolation and prevent direct electrical connection between circuits.
– Electrically conducting tapes are used for shielding and similar applications.
– Colored vinyl tapes are still used for identification and marking purposes.
– Electrical tapes are essential for enhancing functionality and reliability in various applications.
Related Topics
– Friction tape is another type of adhesive tape used for electrical purposes.
– A list of adhesive tapes includes electrical tape.
– ASTM D1000 provides test methods for electrical tapes.
– Electrical taping skills are discussed in an article by Bob Goodman and Rodney G. Brown.
– Shurtape offers an electrical tape color code chart.
References and External Links
– The book ‘Automotive Electrical Handbook’ by Jim Horner mentions electrical tape.
– The history of electrical tape can be found on the 3M website.
– Robert McKeown Co., Inc. provides information on electrically conductive tape and composite adhesives.
– Wikimedia Commons has media related to electrical tapes.
– Additional information on electrical tape can be found in the external links provided. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_tape
Electrical tape (or insulating tape) is a type of pressure-sensitive tape used to insulate electrical wires and other materials that conduct electricity. It can be made of many plastics, but PVC (polyvinyl chloride, "vinyl") is the most popular, as it stretches well and gives effective and long-lasting insulation. Electrical tape for class H insulation is made of fiberglass cloth.
