3M Scotch 23

3M 23 Rubber Splicing Tape Bus EPR Rubber Electrical Insulation Tape

Description

Tapes for every task

Scotch® Rubber Splicing Tape 23 is a black, 30-mil (0.76 mm) thick, premium grade, highly conformable, rubber splicing tape composed of a self-fusing Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber backing supplied on a removable polyethylene liner. It withstands temperatures up to 194 °F (90 °C) with an emergency overload rating to 266 °F (130 °C).

You’ve built a reputation on standout craftsmanship. So whether it’s moisture sealing low-voltage wires or cables carrying up to 69 kV, making a secure, weather-resistant connection is crucial. Choose Scotch Rubber Splicing Tape 23 for insulating, splicing, and padding low- to high-voltage cables, especially in outdoor or underground applications. Adding rubber tapes to your toolbox can help reinforce your work for years of worry-free and maintenance-free service.

Details

Highlights

Self-fusing, ethylene propylene rubber backing and highly conformable, rubber-resin adhesive

Temperature rated for continuous adhesion to 194°F (90°C)

Special polyester liner keeps tape protected and clean during application

ASTM Approved & RoHS 2002/65/EC Compliant

Scotch® Tape 23 is a 30 mil, premium grade, highly conformable, rubber splicing tape. The self fusing tape has a special polyester liner, which will not stick to the tape upon unwind. It withstands temperatures up to 194 °F (90 °C).

Typical properties

Details

Adhesive Type	Non-adhesive
Application	Electrical Maintenance, Insulation, Sealing
Backing (Carrier) Material	Ethylene Propylene Rubber
Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric)	0.76 mm
Dielectric Strength	800 V/mil
Elongation at Break	1000.0 %
Features	Self-sticking, Vulcanizing
Insulation Resistance	> 10^6 megohms
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	90 ℃
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	194 ℉
Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	0 ℃
Product Color	Black
Rolls per Carton	1
Rolls per Case	16 , 20 , 32
Shelf Life	5 Year
Specifications Met	ASTM D-4388 Type 1, 2 & 3, RoHS 2011/65/EU
Tape Grade	Professional
Tensile Strength (Imperial)	8.0 lb/in
Tensile Strength (Metric)	55 kPa
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial)	30 mil
Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric)	0.76 mm
Units per Case	16.0,32.0,20.0
Voltage Rating	69 kV
eClass 14 Classification Group	27140708

Dimensions and Classifications

Overall Length (Imperial)	30 ft
Overall Length (Metric)	9.1 m, 9.15 m
Overall Width (Imperial)	0.75 in, 1 in, 1.5 in, 2 in
Overall Width (Metric)	19 mm, 25.4 mm, 38.1 mm, 50.8 mm