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Scotch® Electrical Semi-Conducting

Tape 13

Data Sheet

September 2012

Applications

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To electrically round out high-voltage connectors and to bond to insulating

materials to minimize electrical stresses

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Continue semi-conducting strand shielding found in solid dielectric

(polyethylene, XLP, EPR, etc.) cables at 5 kV and above

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Provide shielding for cable joints on solid dielectric insulated power cables

(shielded or concentric neutral)

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Replace semi-conducting layer beneath metallic shield of similar cables

in case of damage (screening)

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Make conductive portion of stress cone of power cable termination on

solid dielectric insulated power cables

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Maintain positive connection between concentric neutral semi-conducting

jackets of power cables and semi-conducting surfaces of plug-in units

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Establish a more positive contact between concentric neutral wires

and pre-molded devices already installed with too much jacket exposed

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Round out bolted connections on insulated bus bars

Description

Scotch® Electrical Semi-Conducting Tape 13 is a highly conformable, semi-conducting

EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) based high-voltage splicing tape. It is non-

vulcanizing and shelf stable, with stable conductivity over a wide temperature range. Its

conductivity is not affected, except by low-viscosity oils. The conductivity of cable semi-

conducting jackets is not affected by Scotch® Electrical Semi-Conducting Tape 13.

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Semi-conducting (low resistivity)

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Retains conductivity with strength

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Elongates easily to conform to irregular shapes

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Stable at elevated temperatures (130°C / 266°F)

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Compatible with most solid dielectric cable insulations and conductors

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Excellent resistance to cracking or checking from solvents,

UV, or moisture

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Compatible with high-voltage splicing and terminating materials

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Usable for indoor or outdoor applications

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Meets requirement of ASTM-D-4388, Type IV

Agency Approvals

& Self Certifications

RoHS 2002/95/EC

RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC” means that the product or part (“Product”) does not contain any of the

substances in excess of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by

Commission Decision 2002/618/EC, unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under RoHS.

This information represents 3M’s knowledge and belief, which may be based in whole or in part on information

provided by third party suppliers to 3M

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