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Description for 3M 1700
A good quality, economical general purpose vinyl insulating tape. It has excellent resistance to: abrasion, moisture, alkalines, acid, copper corrosion and varying weather conditions (including sunlight).Chemical Resistance Alkalies, Chemical Resistance: Acid Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Tape Substrate Vinyl, Steel Industry Electrical, Primary electrical insulation for cable splices rated up to 600 volts, Primary electrical insulation for cable splices rated up to 600 volts, Primary electrical insulation for most wire, Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs, Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs, Harnessing of wires, Harnessing of cables Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Cure Method Pressure Sensitive Key Specifications CSA (Canadian Standards Association): C22.2: CSA; C22.2 No. 197-M1983, UL listed; UL 510 -
Technical Data for 3M 1700
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance - Alkalies
- Chemical Resistance : Acid Resistance - Acid
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Tape
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Substrate
- Steel
- Vinyl
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Industry
- Electronics - Electrical, Primary electrical insulation for most wire, Harnessing of wires
- Splicing - Primary electrical insulation for cable splices rated up to 600 volts, Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs
- Cable - Primary electrical insulation for cable splices rated up to 600 volts, Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs, Harnessing of cables
- Other - For indoor applications, For outdoor applications, For above or below ground application
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Chemistry
- Other - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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Cure Method
- Pressure Sensitive (min) - Pressure Sensitive
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Key Specifications
- UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) - UL listed; UL 510
- CSA (Canadian Standards Association) : C22.2 : No. 197-M1983 - CSA; C22.2 No. 197-M1983
Specifications
Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) 22 (oz/in), 22 (oz/in) Test Method Material Resistance
Non-Corrosive Copper corrosion resistance Abrasion Resistance Excellent abrasion resistance Environmental Resistance Varying weather conditions (including sunlight) Moisture/Humidity Resistance Excellent moisture resistance Conductivity
Insulation Resistance (O) >10(6) (Megohms) Test Method Dielectric Strength (V/mil) Electrical insulation, >1,000 Test Method Hardness
Elongation (%) 200 Test Method Business Information
Shelf Life Details 3M Temflex Electrical Tape 1700 has a 5-year shelf life (from date of manufacture) when stored in a humidity controlled storage (10°C /50°F to 27°C /80°F and less than 75% relative humidity). Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 50 to 81 Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture. Shelf Life (mon) 61 -
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Best Practices for 3M 1700
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Application
Apply the tape in half-lapped layers with sufficient tension to conform and produce a uniform covering. In most applications, this tension will reduce the tape’s width to approximately 5/8 of its original width. On pigtail splices, the tape should be wrapped beyond the end of the wires and then folded back, leaving a protective cushion to resist cut-through. Always wrap the tape “uphill” to create a shingle effect. Apply the tape with no tension on the last wrap to prevent flagging.
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General Bond Strength Test Methods
General Bond Strength | Substrate | Test Method |
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22 (oz/in) | Steel | ASTM D1000 |
22 (oz/in) | Backing | ASTM D1000 |
Dielectric Strength Test Methods
Dielectric Strength | Test Method |
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Electrical insulation | |
>1,000 V/mil | Standard Condition, ASTM D1000 |
Insulation Resistance Test Methods
Insulation Resistance | Test Method |
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>10(6) (Megohms) | ASTM D1000 |
Elongation Test Methods
Elongation | Test Method |
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200 % | ASTM D1000 |