Elevate Your Electrical Insulation Game: Unveiling Plymouth Electrical Tapes’ ‘Big Three’
In South Africa, you would have heard of the Big Five, but do you know about the Big Three? These refer to the trio of quality electrical insulating tapes - PVC insulating electrical tape, rubber insulating tape and insulation putty. All three are critical in all low and high voltage insulation applications where high dielectric strength is required.
The evolution of electrical insulating adhesives
Originally, electrical insulating tape was made from cloth tape saturated with Chatterton’s compound; an adhesive material manufactured using Gutta-percha, a thermoplastic latex derived from a tree, which bears the same name. This type of tape was often used to insulate soldered splices on knob and tube wiring.
Later, in 1946, amid wartime rubber shortages, a solution emerged when a scientist dropped a rubber band on a hot plate by mistake, inadvertently creating the world’s first vinyl electrical tape.
Electrical insulating adhesives have come a long way since those early days, with the Plymouth Electrical Tapes range leading the charge. For the past 15 years, Tank Industries has been supplying and distributing these top-tier products to South Africa's power utilities sector and contractors.
Introducing the Big Three in the Plymouth Range
When it comes to protecting, insulating and shielding wires and cables effectively, Tank recommends the following:
N-15 PVC Insulating Electrical Tape:
A vinyl electrical tape boasting superior quality and mechanical resistance.
Ideal for repairing the outer jackets of power cables and applications requiring high abrasion resistance.
Features a well-balanced combination of high-quality rubber-adhesive systems on a special vinyl film for outstanding performance and durability.
W963 Plysafe High Voltage Insulating Tape with Liner:
A 30 mil self-bonding, Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) tape designed for high voltage applications up to 69kV.
Ensures quick amalgamation, resulting in a void-free, electrically stable build-up.
Ideal for waterproofing and demanding electrical insulation needs.
Plyfill Electrical Filler Insulating Mastic:
A self-amalgamating low voltage insulating mastic tailored for rapid, void-free insulation build-up.
All these products surpass industry standards with their exceptional insulation properties and UV resistance. Furthermore, they serve as direct replacements for similar products from other top brands for the same electrical applications, which may not be readily available in South Africa.
Ready to experience the benefits of the Big Three? Contact us today to locate your nearest distributor.