3M™ Temflex™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 165 is a multi-purpose, flame-retardant vinyl insulating tape. It is designed to perform in ambient temperatures up to 194ºF (90ºC) while remaining conformable for cold weather applications down to 32ºF (0ºC).
These properties make it an excellent choice for use in industrial, commercial and residential environments where a flame retardant and cold resistance rating is required (UL510).
Additionally, the combination of an elastic PVC backing and pressure-sensitive, rubber-based adhesive provides electrical and mechanical protection with minimum bulk. UL and CSA listed, VDE certified and RoHS compliant.
- UL510: As primary insulation on applications up to 600V at max temperature of 80°C (176°F) and min temperature of -10°C (14°F) on joints and splices in wires and cables in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
- CSA C22.2 No.197: As primary insulation on applications up to 1000V at max temperature of 90°C (194°F) and min temperature of -7°C (19°F) on joints and splices in wires and cables in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
- IEC 60454-3-1: Classification Type 5, Designation IEC 60454-3-1-5/F-PVCP/90 for thermal index of 90°C (194°F) and min temperature rating of 0°C (32°F)
- Industrial, commercial and residential environments
- Where it is required to have a more sustainable, vinyl electrical tape with no VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and 100% solvent-free manufacturing process with lower emissions
- Where Flame Retardant and Cold Resistance rating is required – UL510
- Marking of safety areas and equipment and phase coding
- Cable jacket repair (up to 600V (UL) / 1000V (CSA) as primary insulation) and as mechanical protection when overwrapping rubber splicing, and mastic tapes used on LV/MV/HV joints and splices
- Indoor and weather protected outdoor operations as determined by end-user where use of a professional grade vinyl electrical tape is not required
- Where reducing moisture ingress is needed, best results achieved when used as an overwrap in combination with a rubber splicing or mastic tape product
- For harnessing and bundling of wires and cable where minimum bulk is required
- Wire pulling and fishing
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Best For | Light to Medium Duty | Medium Duty | Medium to Heavy Duty | Medium to Heavy Duty | Heavy Duty | Medium to Heavy Duty | Medium to Heavy Duty |
Operating Temperature1 | 32 to 194°F (0 to 90°C) | 19 to 194°F (-7 to 90°C) | 14 to 221°F (-10 to 105°C) | 0 to 221°F (-18 to 105°C) | 0 to 221°F (-18 to 105°C) | up to 194°F (up to 90°C) | up to 194°F (up to 90°C) |
Thickness (nominal) | 6 mils (0.15mm) | 7 mils (0.178mm) | 7 mils (0.178mm) | 7 mils (0.178mm) | 8.5 mils (0.216mm) | 30 mils (0.762mm) | 30 mils (0.762mm) |
Sticking Power (minimum Adhension to Steel) | 18 oz/in | 18 oz/in | 16 oz/in | 20 oz/in | 18 oz/in | – | – |
Stretch2 (minimun Elongation) | 200% | 200% | 125% | 225% | 225% | 700% | 700% |
Strength (minimum Tensile Strength) | 13.2 lb/in | 15.4 lb/in | 14.6 lb/in | 14.4 lb/in | 17.8 lb/in | 7.5 lb/in | 8 lb/in |
Insulation2 (minimum Dielectric Strenght) | 1000V/mil | 1000V/mil | 1000V/mil | 1000V/mil | 1000V/mil | 750V/mil | 700V/mil |
Color | Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow | Black | Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Violet, White, Yellow | Black | Black | Black | Black |
