46 Electrical Tape
Polyester Film/Glass Filaments, Reinforced
Backing with Thermosetting Rubber, Pressure
Sensitive Adhesive
Data Sheet
High tensil e strength
High dielectric strength
UL recognized Class B (1 30°C)
3M 46 Electrical Tape is a polyester
film/glass fila ment tape coated with a
thermosetting, pressure-sensitive rubber
adhesive system. The polyester film/glass
backing has excellent physical and electrical
characteristic s. 46 tape is especially suite d for
such applications as lead anchoring and
banding of coils where high edge-tear
resistance and low stretch under application
tension are needed.
Properties Typical Values*
Caliper1 7.0 mils (.177 mm)
Breaki ng Stre n gth1 275 lbs./in (481 N/10 mm)
Elongation 5%
Adhesion to Steel150 oz/in (5.4 N/10 mm)
Dielectric Strength1 5500V
Insulation Resistance13x103 megohms
Electrolytic Corrosion Factor2 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 method s: 1 ASTM D-1000
2 3M Test Method - available upon request
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