PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 56 is a yellow, 2.5-mil (0.064 mm) thick tape composed of a 1-mil (0.025 mm) thick polyester film backing coated on one side with a non-corrosive, thermosetting rubber pressure-sensitive adhesive.
FEATURES of 3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 56
- Pressure-sensitive, thermosetting, rubber adhesive has polyester film backing that provides optimized adherence
- Pressure-sensitive, thermosetting, rubber adhesive has polyester film backing that provides optimized adherence
- Suitable for use as a coil cover and as layer insulation
- Withstands a temperature range of 32 to 266 °F (0 to 130 °C)
- UL Listed and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant
APPLICATIONS of 3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 56
- Wrapping coils
- Capacitors
- Wire harnesses
- Transformers
- Shaded pole motors
- Fractional-horsepower motors
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Physical Properties | Value Imperial (Metric) |
| Electrical Properties | Value Imperial (Metric) |
Color – Visual | Yellow |
| Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)3 | I |
Adhesive | Thermosetting Rubber |
| Dielectric Breakdown1 – Minimum | 4500 V |
Backing | Polyester Film |
| Electrolytic Corrosion Factor2 | 1.0 |
Mechanical Properties | Value Imperial (Metric) |
| Insulation Resistance1 – Minimum | 1×1012 Ω |
Backing Thickness – Nominal | 1 mil (0.025 mm) |
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Total Thickness1 | 2.5 +/- 0.5 mils (0.064 +/- 0.013 mm) |
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Adhesion to Steel1 – Minimum | 35 oz/in (3.8 N/cm) |
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Breaking Strength1 – Minimum | 20 lb/in (35 N/cm) |
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Elongation1 – Minimum | 75% |
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