- 2714 Fenton Road Ottawa, ON
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Electrical Tapes
Electrical insulation plays an important role in product safety. If you’re designing products that require electrical insulation systems (EIS), speak to us about the range of electrical insulation tapes available. We supply products with a variety of backings and adhesives which meet industry specifications including military, UL, CSA and IEC. Your electrical insulation tape is available in custom slit roll widths and lengths, or die-cut shapes, suited to your exact requirements.
Vinyl
Polyimide FIlm
Polyimide film insulating tapes, including Kapton tape, are specially designed for high temperature applications requiring a thin, puncture resistant backing. They are ideal for high temperature electrical applications in which a tough, thin insulating material is required for wrapping coils, transformers, capacitors and wire harnesses. They are also used as a cover layer and for wave solder masking in printed circuit board assembly. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities we can offer polyimide film insulating tapes in custom width and length rolls or in custom shapes and final presentations.
Characteristics of polyimide films:
- Available with a solvent resistant acrylic or high temperature silicone adhesive
- Available in a range of thicknesses
- Flame retardant
- Physical and electrical properties remain stable in high temperatures
Other products in our electrical tape range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Paper tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- PTFE films
- Composite films
- Self amalgamating tapes
- Non-adhesive materials
Glass Cloth
Glass cloth insulating tapes offer high mechanical strength and resistance to high temperatures with excellent absorption of resins and varnishes. Our range of glass cloth tapes is flexible and conformable, with excellent cut-through and edge-tear resistance and are ideal for holding and strapping applications up to 200°C. Suggested applications for glass cloth insulating tapes include insulating electric and induction type furnace power supply leads and splicing silicone-covered glass wire. They are also ideal for applications such as wrapping bobbin wound coils, banding arbour wound coils, lead pad hold down and end turns. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities we can offer glass cloth electrical tapes in custom width and length rolls or in custom shapes and final presentations.
Glass cloth electrical tape characteristics:
- Tough
- Printable
- Resistance to ravelling and fraying
- Solvent resistant
- Will not shrink, rot or burn
- High temperature resistance and tensile strength
- UL510 flame retardant
- Corrosion free protection
- Conformable
- Conforms to military specification
- Available with an aggressive thermosetting rubber resin, a solvent resistant acrylic or a high temperature silicone adhesive
Other products in our electrical insulation range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Paper tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- PTFE films
- Composite films
- Self amalgamating tapes
- Non-adhesive materials
Acetate Cloth
The aesthetically pleasing acetate cloth tape offers excellent conformability in coil-wrapping applications up to 105°C plus excellent absorption of electrical insulation resins and varnishes. They are suited for applications such as anchoring ferrite strips on deflection yokes, as well as assorted insulating and holding coil applications where flame retardancy is a requirement. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities we can offer acetate cloth tape in custom width and length rolls or in custom shapes and final presentations.
Acetate cloth tape characteristics:
- Very conformable and easy to handle
- Available in a range of colours
- Printable
- Flame retardant
- Good breaking strength, insulating and corrosion protection
- Aggressive rubber resin adhesive
Other products in our electrical insulation range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Paper tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- PTFE films
- Composite films
- Self amalgamating tapes
- Non-adhesive materials
Epoxy
Our epoxy tape consists of either a thermosetting rubber resin or acrylic adhesive with a flexible and conformable film backing for easy handling and application. They offer solder and puncture resistance, high dielectric strength and UL recognition for flame retardancy at temperatures up to 155°C. Epoxy tape is designed to require fewer wraps to meet dielectric requirements, compared to typical glass cloth tapes. They are typically used for applications such as wrapping capacitors, relays, coils and transformers and holding in fractional horsepower shaded-pole motors, arbour-wound coils and wire harnesses. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities we can offer epoxy electrical insulation tape in custom width and length rolls or in custom shapes and final presentations.
Epoxy tape characteristics:
- Good electrical properties after elongation
- Printable
- Solvent resistant
- Flame retardant
- Available in a range of colours and thicknesses
Other products in our electrical insulation range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Paper tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- PTFE films
- Composite films
- Self amalgamating tapes
- Non-adhesive materials
Antistatic
Electrical antistatic tape is a transparent polyester film, ideal for use near electronic components and assemblies. They generate less than 50 volts on unwind and removal from stainless steel, helping to prevent ESD damage to sensitive electronics components in manufacturing environments. The triboelectric charge may vary with your application and environment. Antistatic tape is especially suited for office, clean room and workstation use, closing static shielding bags, container sealing/holding and label stock. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities we can offer antistatic tape in custom width and length rolls or in custom shapes and final presentations.
Antistatic tape characteristics:
- Printed and unprinted
- Transparent
- Generates very low levels of static charge even in dry conditions
Other products in our electrical insulation range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Paper tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- PTFE films
- Composite films
- Self amalgamating tapes
- Non-adhesive materials
Non Adhesive Insulation
We offer a range of non-adhesive electrical insulating materials, such as paper, polyimide and polyester products, from a range of material manufacturers, including DuPont for their well known brands of Kapton®, Melinex® and Nomex®. These proven electrical insulation materials retain their physical, electrical and mechanical properties over a wide temperature range, providing high performance insulation and reliability over a long service life. Our range of non-adhesive insulating materials are used in a variety of electrical and electronic applications, including formed coil insulation, magnet wire and capacitor insulation, in battery packs, liquid filled transformers, flexible printed circuit boards, motors and generators. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities we can offer non-adhesive insulating materials in custom width and length rolls or in custom shapes and final presentations. We can also laminate materials with an adhesive of your choice, for a unique material construction.
Non-adhesive electrical insulating material characteristics:
- Good handling
- Chemical and solvent resistant
- Thermally conductive
- Printable and embossable
- Available in various colours including optically clear
- Available in a range of thicknesses
- Withstand high and low temperature extremes
- Excellent thermal stability and electrical properties
- Flame resistant
- Excellent dielectric strength and mechanical toughness
- Compatible with varnishes, adhesives, transformer fluids, lubricating oils and refrigerants
Other products in our electrical insulation range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Paper tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- PTFE films
- Composite films
- Self amalgamating tapes
Polyester
We offer a range of polyester electrical tapes for insulating applications requiring thin and durable materials with high dielectric strength. Applications include end turns, inner layer insulation and wrapping capacitors, wire harnesses, transformers, shaded pole motors and fractional horsepower motors. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities we can offer polyester insulating tapes in custom width and length rolls or in custom shapes and final presentations.
Polyester electrical tape characteristics:
- Chemical, solvent and moisture resistant
- Flame retardant, UL rated products
- Single or double coated
- Printable
- Excellent flagging resistance
- High edge-tear resistance and high puncture and abrasion resistance
- Available in a range of colours and thicknesses
- Available with acrylic or thermosetting rubber adhesives
Other products in our electrical insulation range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Paper tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- PTFE films
- Composite films
- Self amalgamating tapes
- Non-adhesive materials
Composite Film
Composite film tape combines the high dielectric strength and edge-tear resistance of polyester film and nonwoven polyester for a conformable product with excellent puncture resistance and electrical properties. Composite insulating films are excellent for general purpose insulation and are suggested for use in stick-wound coils/transformers and in bobbin-wound coils for banding, anchoring and insulating. Other applications include protecting start wires, leads, terminal strips, insulation paper, end turns and connections in motors and transformers. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities we can offer composite film insulating tapes in custom width and length rolls or in custom shapes and final presentations.
Composite film tape characteristics:
- Available with an aggressive rubber resin or solvent-resistant acrylic adhesive
- High dielectric strength
- Available in a range of thicknesses
- Puncture resistance
Other products in our electrical insulation range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Paper tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- PTFE films
- Self amalgamating tapes
- Non-adhesive materials
Filament Reinforced Tape
Filament reinforced tapes provide the dielectric strength of polyester film and the high mechanical strength of glass fibres. They offer low stretch, high tensile and edge-tear resistance for a more cost effective solution, compared with glass cloth tapes. Filament reinforced insulating tapes are excellent for anchoring lead wires to banding coils and end-turn taping. A special paper-backed filament tape is available for high-voltage oil-filled transformer applications. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities we can offer filament reinforced insulating tapes in custom width and length rolls or in custom shapes and final presentations.
Filament reinforced tape characteristics:
- Conformable
- Available in white and clear
- Solvent resistant
- Excellent physical and electrical characteristics
- Tough and durable
- High tensile strength
- Available with an aggressive thermosetting rubber resin or solvent resistant acrylic adhesive
Other products in our electrical insulation range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Paper tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- PTFE films
- Composite films
- Self amalgamating tapes
- Non-adhesive materials
Electrical Insulation Paper
Electrical insulation paper provides good cushioning, puncture resistance and toughness. These tapes are ideal for banding coils, covering bobbin-wound coils and for end-turn taping.
Paper insulation tape characteristics:
- Available with aggressive rubber resin adhesive
- Conformable
- Operating temperature of 105°C
- Available as flat back or crepe paper
- Available in a range of thicknesses
Other products in our electrical insulation range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- PTFE films
- Composite films
- Self amalgamating tapes
- Non-adhesive materials
PTFE Film
PTFE adhesive tape is thin, extremely resistant to chemicals and has a high arc resistance. They are free of carbonizing materials and are great for non-stick applications. PTFE adhesive tape is used in applications requiring consistent performance and minimum shrinkage across a wide range of temperatures. They perform consistently over a broad temperature range (180°C/356°F), for use on high temperature coils, capacitor and wire harnesses. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities we can offer PTFE film in custom width and length rolls or in custom shapes and final presentations.
PTFE adhesive tape characteristics:
- Printable
- High dielectric and breaking strength
- UL510 Flame retardant
- Available in a range of thicknesses
- Available with a solvent resistant acrylic or high temperature silicone adhesive
Other products in our electrical tapes range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Paper tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- Composite films
- Self amalgamating tapes
- Non-adhesive materials
Self Amalgamating Tape
Self amalgamating tape, also known as self fusing tape, is a self bonding rubber or silicone tape used for electrical insulation applications. When stretched and wrapped around itself, this product fuses together to form a strong, waterproof and electrically insulating layer. Self amalgamating tapes are commonly used for waterproofing, corrosion protection, jointing and repair of cables. Products are available for general purpose, low voltage and higher voltage applications.
Self amalgamating tape characteristics:
- Conformable
- Moisture resistant
- Non-tacky
- Available in a range of colours and thicknesses
- Easy to use and apply
- Range of service temperatures
- High stretch performance
- Available in rectangular and triangular profiles
- Excellent weathering resistance
Other products in our electrical insulation range:
- Vinyl tapes
- Polyimide tapes
- Glass cloth tapes
- Acetate cloth tapes
- Polyester tapes
- Filament reinforced tapes
- Paper tapes
- Epoxy tapes
- Antistatic tapes
- PTFE films
- Composite films
- Non-adhesive materials