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Vinyl Electrical Tapes

Product Description/Applications

Thickness

Max. Temp.

Roll Size

Scotch

Super 33+

™

Professional Grade

Vinyl Electrical Tape

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' (19 mm x 20,1 m)

3/4" x 44' (19 mm x 13,4 m)

3/4" x 20' (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

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' (19 mm x 20,1 m)

3/4'' x 44' (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' (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

Nine fade-resistant colors, super stretchy

and conformable, excellent insulating

properties. Resists UV rays, abrasion,

corrosion, alkalies and acid. Phase

identification and marking. Harnessing.

7 mil

105°C

221°F

3/4'' x 60' (19 mm x 18,2 m)

1/2'' x 20' (12 mm x 6,1 m)

3/4" x 66' (19 mm x 20,1 m)

1/2" x 20' (12 mm x 6,1 m)

Scotch

Extra Heavy

Duty Grade Vinyl

Electrical Tape 22

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)

™

Highland

™

Medium Grade Vinyl

Electrical Tape

Flexible, stretchy, conformable, commercial

grade vinyl. Flame retardant. Protective

jacketing. Harnessing. Bundling.

7 mil

90°C

194°F

3/4" x 60' (19 mm x 20,1 m)

3/4" x 66' (19 mm x 20,1 m)

™

Temflex

™

Economy Grade

Vinyl Electrical Tape

1700

Economical, flexible, general purpose tape.

Protective jacketing. Harnessing. Bundling.

7 mil

80°C

176°F

3/4" x 60' (19 mm x 18,2 m)

3/4" x 36 yd (19 mm x 32,9 m)

™

Temflex

™

Mining Grade Vinyl

Electrical Tape

1700P

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' (19 mm x 20,1 m)

1-1/2" x 44' (38 mm x 13,4 m)

1-1/2" x 66' (38 mm x 20,1 m)

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Insulating and Splicing Tapes

Product Description/Applications

Thickness

Max. Temp.

Roll Size

Scotch

Professional

Grade Linerless

Rubber Splicing

Tape 130C

High voltage insulating; thermally

conductive; self-bonding. Primary electrical

insulation for splicing all solid dielectric

cables through 69kV.

30 mil

continuous:

90°C / 194°F

short-term:

130°C / 266°F

1" x 30' (25 mm x 9,1 m)

3/4" x 30' (19 mm x 9,1 m)

1-1/2" x 30' (38 mm x 9,1 m)

2" x 30' (50 mm x 9,1 m)

1" x 10' (25 mm x 3,05 m)

1" x 15' (25 mm x 4,6 m)

Scotch

Professional

Grade Linered

Rubber Splicing

Tape 23

High and low voltage insulation, self-fusing

rubber tape. Primary electrical insulation

for splicing all solid dielectric cables

through 69kV.

30 mil

continuous:

90°C /194°F

short term:

130°C / 266°F

3/4" x 30' (19 mm x 9,1 m)

1" x 20' (19 mm x 25 m)

1" x 30' (25 mm x 9,1 m)

1-1/2" x 30' (38 mm x 9,1 m)

2" x 30' (50 mm x 9,1 m)

Scotch

Medium

Grade Linerless

Rubber Splicing

Compound 2242

General purpose rubber insulating tape.

All-voltage splicing, jacketing and general

insulating.

30 mil

continuous:

90°C / 194°F

short-term:

130°C / 266°F

3/4" x 15' (19 mm x 4,56 m)

1-1/2" x 15' (38 mm x 4,56 m)

2" x 15' (51 mm x 4,56 m)

™

Temflex

™

Linered Rubber

Splicing Tape 2155

Replaces 2150. Economical low

voltage rubber insulating tape; self-

fusing. Insulating wire splices, split bolt

connections and motor leads up to 600V.

30 mil

80°C

176°F

3/4" x 22' (19 mm x 6,7 m)

1-1/2" x 22' (38 mm x 6,7 m)

Scotch

Professional

Grade Semi-

Conducting Tape 13

Rubber tape, semi-conductive. Compatible

with cable semi-conducting jackets.

Electrically round high voltage connections.

Provide cable shield continuation.

30 mil

continuous:

90°C /194°F

short term:

130°C / 266°F

3/4" x 15' (19 mm x 4,5 m)

1-1/2 x 66' (38 mm x 20,1 m)

Scotch

Professional

Grade Shielding

Tape 24

All metal open weave shielding braid,

conformable, temperature stable. Continue

electrostatic shielding across splice.

—

1" x 15' (25 mm x 4,5 m)

1" x 100' (25 mm x 30,5 m)

2” x 10’ (51 mm x 3,05 m)

Scotch

Professional

Grade Grounding

Tape 25

All metal woven braid; high current

carrying capacity of 6 AWG wire;

solderable. Conformable ground braid for

splices and terminations.

—

1/2" x 15' (12 mm x 4,57 m)

Scotch

Professional

Grade Silicone

Rubber Tape 70

Arc and track resistant; self fusing, long

lasting silicone rubber. Protective overwrap

for terminating high voltage cables.

12 mil

180°C

356°F

1" x 30' (25 mm x 9,14 m)

Scotch

Professional

Grade Heavy Duty

Triangular Silicone

Rubber Tape 70HDT

Arc and track resistant; self fusing,

long lasting silicone rubber, triangular

tapered edge profile and a blue guideline.

Protective overwrap for terminating high

voltage cables.

20 mil center,

8 mil edge

180°C

356°F

1" x 30' (25 mm x 9,14 m)

Scotch

Fire and

Electric Arc Proof

Tape 77

Protects cable until limiting devices can

interrupt faulted current. Use of high-

energy cables that are within 18" of other

high energy cables.

30 mil

—

1-1/2" x 20' (38 mm x 6,1 m)

3" x 20' (76 mm x 6,1 m)

Scotch

Fire and

Electric Arc Proof

Tape 77W

Used on high-energy cables that are

within 18" (close proximity) of other

cables or valuable assets. Easily

visible, easy inspection.

30 mil

—

1-1/2" x 20' (38 mm x 6,1 m)

3” x 20’ (76 mm x 6,1 m)

Scotch

Varnished

Cambric Tape 2510

and 2520

Yellow, varnish coated cotton cloth 2510:

no adhesive; 2520: adhesive. Insulate bus

bars, motor leads (for re-entry), service

drop connections.

2510 is 7 mil

2520 is 8 mil

105°C

220°F

3/4" x 60' (19 mm x 18,3 m)

3/4" x 36 yd (19 mm x 33 m)

1" x 36 yd (25 mm x 33 m)

1-1/2" x 36 yd (38 mm x 33 m)

2" x 36 yd (51 mm x 33 m)

36" x 25 yd (914,4 mm x 22,9 m)

2510 only

Sealing and Insulating Tapes

Product Description/Applications

Thickness

Max. Temp.

Roll Size

Scotch

Professional

Grade Vinyl Mastic

Sealing Tapes 2200,

2210, 06147, and

06149

Excellent moisture sealant; tough vinyl

backing; electrical insulating. Insulate

moisture-seal and pad connections up to

600V.

2200 is 125 mil

2210 is 90 mil

6147 is 45 mil

6149 is 45 mil

80°C

176°F

6-1/2" x 4-1/2" (165 mm x 114 mm) pads

3-1/4" x 4-1/2" (82 mm x 114 mm) pads

4" x 10' (101 mm x 3,04 m)

2-1/2" x 10' (63 mm x 3,04 m)

2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (63 mm x 63 mm) pads

Scotch

Professional

Grade Rubber Mastic

Sealing Tape 2228

Self-fusing rubber based compound

bonded to a moisture sealing mastic; all

weather. Insulate, pad and seal bus bar and

splice connections.

65 mil

90°C / 194°F

emergency overload

of 130°C / 266°F

2" x 3' (50 mm x 0,9 m)

1" x 10' (25 mm x 3,0 m)

2" x 10' (51 mm x 3,05 m)

™

Scotch-Seal

™

Professional Grade

Mastic Sealing

Tape 2229

Conformable and durable mastic. Excellent

moisture and environmental seal. Sealing

high voltage cables and accessories.

125 mil

80°C

176°F

3-3/4" x 10' (95 mm x 3,0 m)

1" x 10' (25 mm x 3,05 m)

Scotch

Cable

Jacket Repair

Tape 2234

Tough, black, self-healing, abrasion-
resistant backing for jacket repair on
industrial cables.

60 mil

105°C

221°F

2” x 6’ (51 mm x 1,82 m)

3M Scotchfil

Electrical Insulation

Putty

Self-fusing, insulating putty in tape form.

Smoothes irregularities on fittings and

valves.

125 mil

80°C

176°F

1-1/2" x 60" (38 mm x 1,53 m)

Corrosion Protection Tapes

Product Description/Applications

Thickness

Max. Temp.

Roll Size

™

Scotchrap

™

Professional Grade

Corrosion Protection

Tapes 50 and 51

All-weather performance and corrosion

resistance. Resistant to impact and

abrasions. Corrosion protection on pipes,

conduits and fittings, etc.

50 is 10 mil

51 is 20 mil

80°C

176°F

1" x 100' (25 mm x 30,5 m)

2" x 100' (51 mm x 30,5 m)

3" x 100' (76 mm x 30,5 m)

4" x 100' (102 mm x 30,5 m)

6" x 100' (152 mm x 30,5 m)

™

Scotchrap

™

Professional Grade

Pipe Primer

Quick-dry, non-sag rubber base primer

that prepares metal surfaces for tape

application. For use with Scotchrap tapes

50 and 51 and Temflex™ Tape 1100.

N/A

80°C

176°F

1 gallon can (3,79 liters)

™

Temflex

™

Economy Grade

Corrosion Tape 1100

and 1100P

General purpose corrosion resistant tape.

Good abrasion resistance. Corrosion

protection on conduits, fittings and joints,

etc.

10 mil

80°C

176°F

2" x 100' (51 mm x 30, 5 m)

™

Temflex

™

Economy Grade

Corrosion Tape 1200

and 1200P

General purpose corrosion resistant tape.

Good abrasion resistance. Corrosion

protection on conduits, fittings and joints,

etc.

20 mil

80°C

176°F

2" x 100' (51 mm x 30, 5 m)

Special Use Tapes

Product Description/Applications

Thickness

Max. Temp.

Roll Size

Scotch

Heavy Duty

Mining Tape 31

Tough, abrasion-resistant backed and
flexible tape for jacket repair on mining
cables. MSHA-approved.

60 mil

105°C

221°F

2” x 6’ (51 mm x 1,8 m)

2” x 8.5’ (51 mm x 2,6 m)

2” x 10’ (51 mm x 3,05 m)

Scotch

Thread

Sealant and

Lubricant Tape 48

Pipe thread sealant that provides a leak

proof seal. Helps prevent cross threading

on pipe threads.

3 mil

260°C

500°F

1/4" x 260" (6,3 mm x 7 m)

1/2" x 260" (13 mm x 7 m)

1/2" x 520" (13 mm x 13 m)

1/2" x 1296" (13 mm x 33 m)

Scotch

Glass Cloth

Tape 27 and 69

Woven insulating glass cloth; high

temperature resistance; high mechanical

strength. Heat-stable insulation for furnace

and oven controls, motor leads and

switches.

27 is 7 mil

69 is 7.5 mil

27 is Class B temp

(130°C / 266°F)

69 is class H temp

(180°C / 356°F)

1/2" x 66' (12 mm x 20,1 m)

3/4" x 66' (19 mm x 20,1 m)

3/4" x 60 yd (19 mm x 54,8 m)

1" x 60 yd (25 mm x 54,8 m)

1-1/2" x 60 yd (38 mm x 54,8 m)

1/2" x 36 yd (13 mm x 33 m)

3/4" x 36 yd (19 mm x 33 m)

1" x 36 yd (25 mm x 33 m)

Scotch

Barricade

Tape 300 Series

Durable polyethylene plastic, bold 2"

letters, long roll length, will not tear easily,

attracts attention. Barricade applicable

in both large and small areas. Available

in various sizes, thicknesses and with

different warning messages.

2 mil

3 mil

4 mil

N/A

3" x 300' (76 mm x 91,4 m)

3" x 1000' (76 mm x 304,8 m)

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Special Use Tapes

Product Description/Applications

Thickness

Max. Temp.

Roll Size

Scotch

Detectable

Buried Barricade

Tapes 400 Series

Designed for accurately locating and

helping prevent damage to underground

utility installations. Aluminum backing.

5 mil

N/A

3" x 1000' (76 mm x 304.8 m)

6" x 1000' (152 mm x 304.8 m)

Scotch

Repulpable

Barricade Tapes 500

Series

Reusable tape made of tightly-woven

cotton fibers. For indoor applications and

recycling areas.

N/A

3" x 150' (76 mm x 45.7 m)

Scotch

Barricade

Tape 600HS Series

High stretch warning tape for damage

prevention of underground lines and

assets. Excellent elongation and tensile

strength.

6 mil

N/A

3" x 1000' (76 mm x 304.8 m)

6" x 1000' (152 mm x 304.8 m)

™

Temflex

™

Cotton Friction Tape

1755

High grade friction tape. Good abrasion

resistance. Abrasion protection for splices

and connections.

15 mil

80°C

176°F

3/4" x 60' (19 mm x 18,28 m)

3/4" x 82-1/2' (19 mm x 25 m)

1-1/2" x 82-1/2' (38 mm x 25 m)

Scotch

High

Performance

Masking Tape 232

Excellent paint masking tape. Holding,
bundling and protecting.

6.3 mil

Up to

121°C

250°F

3/4” x 60 yd (18 mm x 54.8 m)

1” x 60 yd (24 mm x 54.8 m)

2” x 60 yd (48 mm x 54.8 m)

Scotch

General

Purpose Masking

Tape 234

Designed for non-critical masking.
Holding, bundling and protecting.

6.0 mil

Up to

121°C

250°F

3/4” x 60 yd (18 mm x 54.8 m)

1” x 60 yd (24 mm x 54.8 m)

2” x 60 yd (48 mm x 54.8 m)

™

Paper

Tape 200

Utility purpose paper tape. Non-critical
masking and holding.

4.1 mil

93°C

200°F

1/2” x 60 yd (12 mm x 54.8 m)

3/4” x 60 yd (18 mm x 54.8 m)

1” x 60 yd (24 mm x 54.8 m)

1-1/2” x 60 yd (36 mm x 54.8 m)

2” x 60 yd (48 mm x 54.8 m)

3” x 60 yd (72 mm x 54.8 m)

4” x 60 yd (96 mm x 54.8 m)

™

Duct Tape 6969

Industrial strength duct tape. Excellent

adhesion, tears easily. Moisture proofing.

Reinforcing, bundling, splicing and temporary

repair.

10.7 mil

93°C

200°F

1-7/8" x 60 yd (48 mm x 54,8 m)

2-13/16" x 60 yd (72 mm x 54,8 m)

™

Utility Duct

Tape 2929

Utility grade. Quick easy tear. Temporary

repairs, seals, holds and marks.

6 mil

93°C

200°F

1-7/8" x 50 yd (48 mm x 45.7 m)

2-13/16" x 50 yd (72 mm x 45.7 m)

™

Outdoor

Masking and Stucco

Tape 5959

90 day clean removal. Indoor/Outdoor duct

tape. UV resistant for up to 90 days. For

masking stucco, EIFS tile, brick, concrete,

stonework and composites.

12 mil

93°C

200°F

1-7/8" x 45 yd (48 mm x 41.1 m)

™

Value Duct

Tape 1900

Economical choice. Quick easy tear.

5.8 mil

93°C

200°F

1-7/8" x 50 yd (48 mm x 45.7 m)

2-13/16" x 50 yd (72 mm x 45.7 m)

™

Performance

Plus Duct Tape 8979

6 month clean removal duct tape. UV

resistant for up to one year. Caps pipe ends

and conduit stored outdoors. Hanging,

sealing poly drapes.

12.6 mil

93°C

200°F

1" x 60 yd (24 mm x 54, 8 m)

2" x 60 yd (51 mm x 54,8 m)

™

Duct

Tape 3939

Heavy duty duct tape; good adhesion,
strong backing. Sealing, bundling. Moisture
proofing, splicing and temporary repair.

9 mil

65°C

150°F

.94” x 60 yd (24 mm x 54.8 m)

1.88” x 60 yd (48 mm x 54.8 m)

2.83” x 60 yd (72 mm x 54.8 m)

3.77” x 60 yd (96 mm x 54.8 m)

Scotch

Heavy Duty

All-Weather Duct

Tape 2245

Resists harsh outdoor conditions and stays
pliable. Outdoor projects.

9.5 mil

Up to

66°C

150°F

1.88” x 45 yd (48 mm x 40 m)

Packaging and Palletizing Tapes

Product Description/Applications

Thickness

Max. Temp.

Roll Size

Scotch

Premium

Heavy Duty

Packaging Tape

3750

Superior performance packaging tape used
for heavy duty packaging applications.
Single strip closure of regular slotted
containers.

3.2 mil

Short term:

65°C

151°F

1-4/5” x 54 yd (48 mm x 50 m)

Scotch

Printed

Message Box

Sealing Tape 3732

and 3734

3732- "If seal is broken check"; 3734-
"Fragile handle with care"; tan with red
printing. Box sealing tapes with warnings.

N/A

1-4/5” x 109 yd

(48 mm x 100 m)

Scotch

Packaging

Sealing Tape 3710

Commercial grade box sealing tape.
General purpose closure of regular slotted
containers (RSCS).

2 mil

Short term:

65°C

151°F

1-4/5” x 54 yd (48 mm x 50 m)

1-4/5” x 109 yd (48 mm x 100 m)

Scotch

Box Sealing

Tape Dispenser

H-122

Box sealing tape dispenser.

N/A

2” (50.8 mm)

Scotch

Series

Printed Box Sealing

Tape 3771, 3772,

3775

3771- "If Seal is Broken Check Contents
Before Accepting"; 3772- "Fragile Handle
with Care"; 3775- "Mixed Merchandise".
General purpose box sealing tapes and
identification.

1.9 mil

N/A

1-9/10” x 104 yd (48 mm x 100 m)

Scotch

Box Sealing

Tape 371

Industrial packaging tape. Box sealing,
splicing and recoverage.

1.9 mil

N/A

2-4/5” x 54.6 yd (72 mm x 50 mm)

2-4/5” x 109.3 yd (72 mm x 100 mm)

Scotch

Box Sealing

Tape Dispensers

H180

Box sealing roll-on dispensers.

N/A

2” (50.8 mm)

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Special Use Tapes

Product Description/Applications

Thickness

Max. Temp.

Roll Size

Scotch

Professional

HVAC Duct Tape

133DC

Aggressive adhesive for air and moisture,
light industrial, and HVAC applications.
Wrapping pipes, sealing ducts, general
repairs.

10 mil

93°C

200°F

1.88” x 60 yd (48 mm x 54.8 m)

™

Performance

Plus Duct Tape

Nuclear Grade 8979N

6 month clean removal duct tape. UV
resistant for up to one year. Critical
containment for utilities and nuclear power
plants.

12.6 mil

93°C

200°F

1.88” x 60 yd (48 mm x 54.8 m)

2.83” x 60 yd (72 mm x 54.8 m)

Scotch

Transparent

Duct Tape 2120-A

Transparent, resistant to water and UV rays.
Bundling, patching, sealing, general repairs.

9 mil

173°F

1.88” x 20 yd (48 mm x 18 m)

Scotch

Electricians

Bundling Tape 2000

General purpose easy tear vinyl duct tape.
General holding and bundling.

6 mil

N/A

2” x 50 yd (51 mm x 46 m)

™

Duct Tape 3900

General purpose duct tape. Available
in seven colors for color-coding jobs.
Maintenance and repair, pulling wires
through conduit.

7.7 mil

93°C

200°F

1.88” x 60 yd (48 mm x 54.8 m)

™

Cloth Gaffers

Tape 6910

High tack, easy tear coated cloth tape.
Sealing and holding where minimum light
reflection and glare are required.

12 mil

Up to

93°C

200°F

1.88” x 60 yd (48 mm x 54.8 m)

™

Vinyl Duct Tape

3903

General purpose duct tape made from
hand tearable embossed vinyl backing
coated with rubber adhesive. Available in
seven colors for color coding.

6.3 mil

Up to

121°C

250°F

1.97” x 50 yd (50 mm x 45.7 m)

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Packaging and Palletizing Tapes

Product Description/Applications

Thickness

Max. Temp.

Roll Size

Scotch

Filament

Tape 893

High performance filament and packaging
tape that is abrasion and moisture
resistant. High performance and long term
adhesion for strapping and reinforcing.

6 mil

Short term:

65°C

151°F

1/2” x 60 yd (13 mm x 55 m)

3/4” x 60 yd (19 mm x 55 m)

1” x 60 yd (25 mm x 55 m)

Scotch

Filament

Tape 897

Commercial grade filament tape with
synthetic rubber resin adhesive. General
purpose, bundling and reinforcing.

6 mil

50°C

120°F

1/2” x 60 yd (13 mm x 55 m)

3/4” x 60 yd (19 mm x 55 m)

1” x 60 yd (25 mm x 55 m)

Scotch

Filament

Tape Dispensers H10

Filament tape dispenser. Bundling and
reinforcing.

N/A

1” (25 mm)

Scotch

Film

Tape 821

Lightly pink tinted label. Protects label
from abrasions and moisture, but allows
barcode scanning.

2.5 mil

N/A

4” x 72 yd (10 cm x 66 m)

Scotch

Pouch

Tape 8240

Pressure sensitive tape with rectangular
window and orange border. Display
documents on the exterior of package for
easy viewing by recipient.

2.5 mil

N/A

5” x 6” (13 cm x 15 cm)

Scotch

Label

Protection Tape 3565

Utility grade label protection tape. To
protect and preserve identification labels
in shipping.

1.9 mil

N/A

3-7/10” x 104 yd (96 mm x 95 m)

Scotch

Stretchable

Tape 8884 and 8886

High performance transparent stretchable
tape. Encasing A and B type pallets for
internal shipping.

8884- 5 mil

8886- 7 mil

N/A

1-3/10” x 60 yd (36 mm x 55 m)