ASTM D3006-10
(Specification)Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape
Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape
ABSTRACT
This specification covers electrical insulating tape consisting of a backing made from polyethylene plastic film, coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. The backing shall be polyethylene, suitably compounded to meet the requirements prescribed. The standard widths and lengths of the material are presented. The selection of rolls, conditioning, and testing shall meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers electrical insulating tape consisting of a backing made from polyethylene plastic film, coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.
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Designation:D3006 −10
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating
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Tape
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3006; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 5. Standard Rolls
1.1 This specification covers electrical insulating tape con- 5.1 The standard widths and lengths shall be selected from
sisting of a backing made from polyethylene plastic film, the following:
coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. 5.1.1 Widths:
mm in. mm in.
1.2 ThevaluesstatedinSIunitsarethestandard.Thevalues
1 1
6 ⁄4 12 ⁄2
given in parentheses are provided for information purposes
3 5
9 ⁄8 15 ⁄8
3 1
only. 19 ⁄4 30 1 ⁄4
7 1
22 ⁄8 38 1 ⁄2
25 1 50 2
2. Referenced Documents
Widths greater than 50 mm (2 in.) shall be agreed upon
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
between the purchaser and the seller.
D876 Test Methods for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer
5.1.2 Lengths:
Tubing Used for Electrical Insulation
mft
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
620
20 66
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-
33 108
tions
5.1.3 Nonstandard widths and lengths are permissible if
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
agreed to between the purchaser and seller.
3. Terminology
6. Physical Requirements
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms in this specifica-
6.1 The tape shall meet the requirements listed in Table 1.
tion refer to Terminology D1711.
6.2 Black plastic backing shall be considered standard.
4. Material Backing of a different color than black shall be specified on the
purchase order.
4.1 The backing shall be polyethylene, suitably com-
pounded to meet the requirements of this specification. The
7. Test Methods
backing shall be smooth and uniform. The tape edges shall be
straight and unbroken.
7.1 The selection of rolls, conditioning, and testing shall be
in accordance with Test Methods D1000 except as noted.
4.2 The pressure-sensitive coating shall be smooth and
uniform, and essentially free from lumps and bare spots. “Fish 7.2 The Penetration Test shall be performed in accordance
eyes” shall not be cause for rejection. There shall be no withTest Methods D876 except as follows: with no load on the
adhesive transfer when the tape is unwound from the roll. rod, each specimen shall be inserted between the steel ball and
the steel plate with the adhesive surface of the tape facing the
plate. The tape shall be smooth against the plate and shall not
be stretched.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D09.07 on Flexible and Rigid Insulating Materials.
8. Rejection
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally
8.1 If the test results of any roll do not conform to the
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D3006– 99(2004).
DOI: 10.1520/D3006-10.
requirements prescribed in the specification, two additional
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rolls shall be selected and tested. If one of the two
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:D3006–99 (Reapproved 2004) Designation: D3006 – 10
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating
1
Tape
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3006; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers electrical insulating tape consisting of a backing made from polyethylene plastic film, coated on
one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D876 Test Methods for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer Tubing Used for Electrical Insulation
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms in this specification refer to Terminology D1711.
4. Material
4.1 The backing shall be polyethylene, suitably compounded to meet the requirements of this specification. The backing shall
be smooth and uniform. The tape edges shall be straight and unbroken.
4.2 The pressure-sensitive coating shall be smooth and uniform, and essentially free from lumps and bare spots. “Fish eyes”
shall not be cause for rejection. There shall be no adhesive transfer when the tape is unwound from the roll.
5. Standard Rolls
5.1 The standard widths and lengths shall be selected from the following:
5.1.1 Widths:
mm in. mm in.
1 1
6 ⁄4 12 ⁄2
3 5
9 ⁄8 15 ⁄8
3 1
19 ⁄4 30 1 ⁄4
7 1
22 ⁄8 38 1 ⁄2
25 1 50 2
Widths greater than 50 mm (2 in.) shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller.
5.1.2 Lengths:
m ft
6 20
20 66
33 108
5.1.3 Nonstandard widths and lengths are permissible if agreed to between the purchaser and seller.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D09.07 on Flexible and Rigid Insulating Materials.
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Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2004. Published May 1999. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 1993 as D3006–89 (1993) . DOI:
10.1520/D3006-99R04.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D3006–99(2004). DOI:
10.1520/D3006-10.
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6. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements
6.1 The tape shall meet the requirements listed in Table 1.
6.2 Black plastic backing shall be considered standard. Backing of a different color than black shall be specified on the purchase
order.
7. Test Methods
7.1 The selection of rolls, conditioning, and testing shall be in accordance with Test Methods D1000 . except as noted.
7.2 The Penetration Test shall be performed in accordance with Test Methods D876 except as follows: with no load on the rod,
each specimen shall be inserted between the steel ball and the steel plate with the adhesive surface of the tape facing the plate.
The tape shall be smooth against the plate and shall not be stretched.
8. Rejection
8.1 If the test results of any roll do not conform to the requirements prescribed in the specification, two additional rolls shall
be selected and tested. If one of the two additional sample rolls also does not conform to the requirements, the lot may be rejected
at the option of the purchaser.
9. Packaging and Package Marking
9.1 Packaging—The package shall withstand shipment and shall give the product ample protection against damage. The
individual rolls shall not adhere to each other, or to the container.
9.2 Marking—Each package shall be marked with the name of the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s product number, and the
width and lengt
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