3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 57

Product code: 3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 57
Manufacturer: 3M
Package size: 72 yards
Shelf Life:

3Mä 57 Tape is a 2-mil transparent polyester film with rubber thermosetting adhesive.

Like all 3M insulating tapes, 3M 57 Tape is available in standard and custom widths and lengths. Standard length is 72 yards.

Widths from 1/4” to 5”
Longer lengths up to several times normal length, dependent upon Check with Customer Service.

FEATURES

General purpose polyester tape with thermosetting rubber adhesive
General purpose polyester tape with thermosetting rubber adhesive
Withstands higher-temperature conditions than tapes with acetate cloth backings
Conformable, exhibits excellent chemical, solvent and moisture resistance and resists cut-through and abrasion
2-mil film thickness

APPLICATIONS

3M 57 Tape is suited for use as a coil cover; layer insulation and capacitor wrap where higher electrical strength is desirable.

Properties	Typical Values
Adhesive	Rubber Thermosetting
Backing	Polyester Film
Backing Thickness1	2.0 Mil
Total Thickness	3.3 mils/.083mm
Color	Yellow
Temperature Class	130°C /266°F
Dielectric Breakdown1	7000 Volts
Insulation Resistance1 (megohms)	>1 x 106
Breaking Strength1	50 lbs./in. (88 n/10mm)
Elongation1 (% at break)	110
Electrolytic Corrosion Factor2	1.0
Adhesion to Steel1	60 oz./in. (6,5 n/10mm)