3M Vinyl Electrical Tapes come in many standards, generally, there are 3 groups; the Premium range, the General Purpose range, and the Economy range. The Premium range is often used for the professional electrical work, whereas the General purpose is for minor non-critical repairs and the Economy for minor home use repairs.
Comprehensive information about Electrical Tapes can be found in our ‘Guide to Electrical Tapes‘
To know more about the factors that you need to consider when choosing a vinyl tape, please visit our article ‘Vinyl Electrical Tapes – Guide and How to select ‘
Premium Vinyl
Highest performance ratings of the Scotch® Vinyl Electrical Tape family. Offering excellent stretch in all weather conditions and increased abrasion resistance. Made in the USA.
- Temperature Range: 0°F to 220°F
- Elongation: 250%
- Adhesion: 28 oz./inch
- UL 510 Listed
- 1” Core, 66 ft. Length
Scotch® Super 33+™ Professional Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape
Scotch® Heavy Duty Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88
General Purpose
Used for primary insulation up to 600V, harnessing and bundling cable. Medium temperature range and 7 mil thick. Made in Mexico.
- Temperature Range: 32°F to 176°F
- Elongation: 200%
- Adhesion: 20 – 24 oz./inch
- UL 510 Listed
- 1.5” Core, 60 ft. Length
3M™ Temflex™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700
Economy
The economical choice for temporary applications. Recommended for indoor environments. Great for cable pulling and small bundles. Low voltage rating: up to 600V. Made in Taiwan.
- Temperature Range: Up to 176°F
- Elongation: 150%
- Adhesion: 16 oz./inch
- UL 510 Listed
- 1.5” Core, 60 ft. Length
3M™ Economy Vinyl Electrical Tape 1400
3M™ Tartan™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 1710
3M™ Tape 1188 Conductive Acrylic Adhesive Copper Foil Tape
Premium Grade Comparison
| Vinyl Electrical Tapes | Product Description/Applications | Thickness | Max. Temp. | Roll Size | |
| Scotch® Super 33+™ Professional Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape |
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Highly conformable, super stretchy in all weather applications; resists UV rays, abrasion, corrosion, alkalies and acids. Primary insulation for splices up to 600V. Protective jacketing. |
7 mil | 105°C 221°F |
3/4″ x 66 ft (19 mm x 20,1 m) 3/4″ x 44 ft (19 mm x 13,4 m) 3/4″ x 20 ft (19 mm x 6,0 m) 3/4″ x 36 yd (19 mm x 32,9 m) 1″ x 36 yd (25,4 mm x 32,9 m) 1-1/2″ x 36 yd (38 mm x 32,9 m) |
| Scotch® Heavy Duty Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape Super 88 |
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All weather; heavy duty, professional use, abrasion resistant, fast build up. Primary insulation for splices up to 600V. Protective jacketing. |
8.5 mil | 105°C 221°F |
3/4” x 66 ft (19 mm x 20,1 m) 3/4” x 44 ft (19 mm x 13,4 m) 3/4″ x 36 yd (19 mm x 32,9 m) 1″ x 36 yd (25,4 mm x 32,9 m) 1-1/2″ x 36 yd (38 mm x 32,9 m) 1-1/2″ x 44 ft (38 mm x 13,4 m) 2″ x 36 yd (51 mm x 32,9 m) |
| Scotch® Professional Grade Color Coding Vinyl Electrical Tape 35 |
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Nine fade-resistant colors, super stretchy and conformable, excellent insulating properties. Resists abrasion, corrosion, alkalies and acid. Phase identification and marking. Harnessing. |
7 mil | 105°C 221°F |
3/4” x 60 ft (19 mm x 18,2 m) 1/2” x 20 ft (12 mm x 6,1 m) 3/4″ x 66 ft (19 mm x 20,1 m) 1/2″ x 20 ft (12 mm x 6,1 m) |
| Scotch® Extra Heavy Duty Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape 22 |
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Thicker for increased mechanical strength and abrasion resistance. Electrical insulating. Bus bar insulation. Cable jacket repair. |
10 mil | 80°C 176°F |
1/2″ x 36 yd (13 mm x 32,9 m) 3/4″ x 36 yd (19 mm x 32,9 m) 1″ x 36 yd (25,4 mm x 32,9 m) 1-1/2″ x 36 yd (38 mm x 32,9 m) 2″ x 36 yd (51 mm x 32,9 m) |
General Purpose Comparison
| Vinyl Electrical Tapes | Product Description/Applications | Thickness | Max. Temp. | Roll Size | |
| 3M™ Temflex™ General Use Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700 |
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Economical, flexible, general purpose tape. Protective jacketing. Harnessing. Bundling. |
7 mil | 80°C 176°F |
3/4″ x 60 ft (19 mm x 18,2 m) 3/4″ x 36 yd (19 mm x 32,9 m) 1″ x 66 ft (25,4 mm x 20.1 m) 2″ x 36 yd (51 mm x 32.9 m) |
| 3M™ Temflex™ Mining Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700P |
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Insulate and repair mining cable jacketing. Flame retardant. Printed for use in MSHA-approved splicing kits. |
7 mil | 80°C 176°F |
3/4″ x 66 ft (19 mm x 20,1 m) 1-1/2″ x 44 ft (38 mm x 13,4 m) 1-1/2″ x 66 ft (38 mm x 20,1 m) |
| 3M™ Temflex™ General Use Grade Vinyl Electrical Tape 1776 |
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Economical, flexible, general purpose tape.Protective jacketing. Harnessing cables/wires and indoor/outdoor applications |
7 mil | 80°C 176°F |
3/4″ x 60 ft (19mm x 18,3 m) |
Economy Comparison
| Vinyl Electrical Tapes | Product Description/Applications | Thickness | Max. Temp. | Roll Size | |
| 3M™ Economy Vinyl Electrical Tape 1400 |  |
Economical, general purpose tape | 7 mil | 80°C 176°F |
3/4″ x 60 ft (19 mm x 20,1 m) |
| 3M™ Tartan™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 1710 |
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General purpose vinyl insulating tape. Excellent resistance to; abrasion, corrosion, alkalies & acids. Flame retardant and Memory property | 7 mil | 80°C 176°F |
3/4″ x 66 ft (19 mm x 10 m) Black 3/4″ x 66 ft (19 mm x 10 m) Red 3/4″ x 66 ft (19 mm x 10 m) Blue 3/4″ x 66 ft (19 mm x 10 m) Yellow 3/4″ x 66 ft (19 mm x 10 m) Green 3/4″ x 66 ft (19 mm x 10 m) White 3/4″ x 66 ft (19 mm x 10 m) Brown |
| 3M™ Tape 1188 Conductive Acrylic Adhesive Copper Foil Tape |  |
Economical, general purpose tape | 3.5 mil | 60°C 140°F |
3/4″ x 10yd Orange 3/4″ x 10yd Black 3/4″ x 10yd Red 3/4″ x 10yd Blue 3/4″ x 10yd Yellow 3/4″ x 10yd Green 3/4″ x 10yd White 3/4″ x 10yd Gray 3/4″ x 10yd Brown |
Example Comparison between 3M Vinyl Tape
You have a wide array of choices. This easy to read chart will give you performance ratings in a glance.
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