ASTM D3005-17

Standard Specification for Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the properties and requirements for electrical insulating tape consisting of a backing of vinyl chloride plastic, coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive, for use at low temperatures. Four types are included providing two thicknesses at two operating temperatures. Selected from standard widths and lengths, the tapes shall conform to specified values of the following requirements: break strength; break and static elongation; dielectric breakdown; adhesion to both steel and backing; roll unwind; high-humidity insulation resistance; flammability; and behavior during flagging test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers an electrical insulating tape for use at low temperature down to approximately -18°C (0°F). The tape consists of a backing of vinyl chloride plastic, coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Four types are included providing two thicknesses at two operating temperatures.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Feb-2017
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials
• Drafting Committee: D09.07 - Electrical Insulating Materials

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D3005-24 - Standard Specification for Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM D1000-17 - Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2017
• Refers: ASTM D1711-15 - Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2015
• Refers: ASTM D1711-14a - Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2014
• Refers: ASTM D1711-14 - Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-May-2014
• Refers: ASTM D1711-13 - Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013
• Refers: ASTM D1711-11a - Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2011
• Refers: ASTM D1000-10 - Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2010
• Refers: ASTM D1000-09 - Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2009
• Refers: ASTM D1711-08 - Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-May-2008
• Refers: ASTM D1000-04e1 - Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2004
• Refers: ASTM D1000-04 - Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2004
• Refers: ASTM D1711-02 - Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2002
• Refers: ASTM D1711-99 - Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-1999
• Refers: ASTM D1000-99 - Standard Test Method for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-1999

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D3005 −17
Standard Specification for
Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure-
1
Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3005; 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* 4.1.4 Type IV—0.216-mm (0.0085-in.) standard backing for
use at low temperature down to -18°C (0°F).
1.1 This specification covers an electrical insulating tape for
use at low temperature down to approximately -18°C (0°F).
5. Materials
The tape consists of a backing of vinyl chloride plastic, coated
5.1 The backing shall be vinyl chloride plastic, suitably
on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Four types are
compounded to meet the requirements of this specification.
included providing two thicknesses at two operating tempera-
The backing shall be smooth and uniform.The tape edges shall
tures.
be straight and unbroken.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are the standard.The values
5.2 The pressure-sensitive adhesive coating shall be smooth
given in parentheses are provided for information purposes
and uniform, and essentially free of lumps and bare spots.
only.
There shall be no adhesive transfer when the tape is unwound
from the roll.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Physical Properties
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
6.1 The tape shall meet the requirements given in Table 1.
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-
tions 6.2 Black plastic backing shall be considered standard.
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
Backing of a different color than black shall be specified on the
purchase order.
3. Terminology
7. Standard Rolls
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms in this specifica-
7.1 The standard widths and lengths shall be selected from
tion refer to Terminology D1711.
the following:
7.1.1 Widths:
4. Classification
mm in. mm in.
4.1 This specification covers two types of vinyl chloride
1 7
6 ⁄4 22 ⁄8
3
plastic tape of different thicknesses, as follows:
9 ⁄8 25 1
1 1
12 ⁄2 30 1 ⁄4
4.1.1 Type I—0.0178-mm (0.007-in.) standard backing for
5 1
15 ⁄8 38 1 ⁄2
use at low temperature down to -7°C (19.4°F).
3
19 ⁄4 50 2
4.1.2 Type II—0.216-mm (0.0085-in.) standard backing for
7.1.1.1 Widths greater than 2 in. (50 mm) shall be agreed
use at low temperature down to -7°C (19.4°F).
upon between the purchaser and the seller.
4.1.3 Type III—0.0178-mm (0.007-in.) standard backing for
7.1.2 Lengths:
use at low temperature down to -18°C (0°F).
mft
622
20 66
33 108
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
7.1.2.1 Lengths greater than 33 m (108 ft) shall be in
Subcommittee D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials.
multiples of 108 ft. Additional lengths shall be agreed upon
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2017. Published February 2017. Originally
between the purchaser and seller.
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D3005 – 10. DOI:
10.1520/D3005-17.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 8. Test Methods
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
8.1 The selection of rolls, conditioning, and testing shall be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. in accordance with Test Methods D1000.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D3005−17
TABLE 1 Requirements for Low-Temperature Vinyl Chloride Plastic Electrical Tape
Properties Type I Type II Type III Type IV
Thickness, mm (in.) avg 0.178 ± 0.025 0.216 ± 0.025 0.178 ± 0.025 0.216 ± 0.025
(0.007 ± 0.001) (0.0085 ± 0.001) (0.007 ± 0.001) (0.0085 ± 0.001)
1 1 1 1
Width, tolerance, mm (in.) 0.8 (± ⁄32) 0.8 (± ⁄32) 0.8 (± ⁄32) 0.8 (± ⁄32)
Length, tolerance, min, % -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0
Break strength, min, kN/m (lbf/in.) avg 2.6 (15) 2.9 (17) 2.6 (15) 2.9 (17)
Break elongation, min, % avg: 150 150 200 200
A A
at -7°C avg 100 100
A A
at -18°C avg 100 100
Dielectric breakdown, min V avg:
Standard condition 7000 8500 7000 8500
Wet condition (96/23/96) 90 % of dry 90 % of dry 90 % of dry 90 % of dry
Adhesion, min, N/m (ozf/in.) avg
Steel at 23°
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Designation: D3005 − 10 D3005 − 17 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure-
1
Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3005; 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 an electrical insulating tape for use at low temperature down to approximately −18 °C (0 °F).
-18°C (0°F). The tape consists of a backing of vinyl chloride plastic, coated on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Four
types are included providing two thicknesses at two operating temperatures.
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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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. Classification
4.1 This specification covers two types of vinyl chloride plastic tape of different thicknesses, as follows:
4.1.1 Type I—0.0178-mm (0.007-in.) standard backing for use at low temperature down to −7 °C (19.4 °F).-7°C (19.4°F).
4.1.2 Type II—0.216-mm (0.0085-in.) standard backing for use at low temperature down to −7 °C (19.4 °F).-7°C (19.4°F).
4.1.3 Type III—0.0178-mm (0.007-in.) standard backing for use at low temperature down to −18 °C (0 °F).-18°C (0°F).
4.1.4 Type IV—0.216-mm (0.0085-in.) standard backing for use at low temperature down to −18 °C (0 °F).-18°C (0°F).
5. Materials
5.1 The backing shall be vinyl chloride plastic, suitably compounded to meet the requirements of this specification. The backing
shall be smooth and uniform. The tape edges shall be straight and unbroken.
5.2 The pressure-sensitive adhesive coating shall be smooth and uniform, and essentially free of 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.
6. Physical Properties
6.1 The tape shall meet the requirements given 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. Standard Rolls
7.1 The standard widths and lengths shall be selected from the following:
7.1.1 Widths:
1
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 Electrical Insulating Materials.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010Feb. 15, 2017. Published June 2010February 2017. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
D3005–93(2004).D3005 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/D3005-10.10.1520/D3005-17.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Requirements for Low-Temperature Vinyl Chloride Plastic Electrical Tape
Properties Type I Type II Type III Type IV
Thickness, mm (in.) avg 0.178 ± 0.025 0.216 ± 0.025 0.178 ± 0.025 0.216 ± 0.025
(0.007 ± 0.001) (0.0085 ± 0.001) (0.007 ± 0.001) (0.0085 ± 0.001)
1 1 1 1
Width, tolerance, mm (in.) 0.8 (± ⁄32) 0.8 (± ⁄32) 0.8 (± ⁄32) 0.8 (± ⁄32)
Length, tolerance, min, % −1.0 −1.0 −1.0 −1.0
Length, tolerance, min, % -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0
Break strength, min, kN/m (lbf/in.) avg 2.6 (15) 2.9 (17) 2.6 (15) 2.9 (17)
Break elongation, min, % avg: 150 150 200 200
A A
at −7 °C avg 100 100
A A
at -7°C avg 100 100
A A
at −18 °C avg 100 100
A A
at -18°C avg 100 100
Dielectric breakdown, min V avg:
Standard condition 7000 8500 7000 8500
Wet condition (96/23/96) 90 % of dry 90 % of dry 90 % of dry 90 % of dry
Adhesion, min, N/m (ozf/in.) avg
Steel at 23 °C avg 175 (16) 175 (16) 175 (16) 175 (1
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Designation: D3005 − 17
Standard Specification for
Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure-
1
Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3005; 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* 4.1.4 Type IV—0.216-mm (0.0085-in.) standard backing for
use at low temperature down to -18°C (0°F).
1.1 This specification covers an electrical insulating tape for
use at low temperature down to approximately -18°C (0°F).
5. Materials
The tape consists of a backing of vinyl chloride plastic, coated
5.1 The backing shall be vinyl chloride plastic, suitably
on one side with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Four types are
compounded to meet the requirements of this specification.
included providing two thicknesses at two operating tempera-
The backing shall be smooth and uniform. The tape edges shall
tures.
be straight and unbroken.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are the standard. The values
5.2 The pressure-sensitive adhesive coating shall be smooth
given in parentheses are provided for information purposes
and uniform, and essentially free of lumps and bare spots.
only.
There shall be no adhesive transfer when the tape is unwound
from the roll.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Physical Properties
D1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
6.1 The tape shall meet the requirements given in Table 1.
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-
tions
6.2 Black plastic backing shall be considered standard.
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation Backing of a different color than black shall be specified on the
purchase order.
3. Terminology
7. Standard Rolls
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms in this specifica-
7.1 The standard widths and lengths shall be selected from
tion refer to Terminology D1711.
the following:
7.1.1 Widths:
4. Classification
mm in. mm in.
4.1 This specification covers two types of vinyl chloride
1 7
6 ⁄4 22 ⁄8
plastic tape of different thicknesses, as follows: 3
9 ⁄8 25 1
1 1
12 ⁄2 30 1 ⁄4
4.1.1 Type I—0.0178-mm (0.007-in.) standard backing for
5 1
15 ⁄8 38 1 ⁄2
use at low temperature down to -7°C (19.4°F).
3
19 ⁄4 50 2
4.1.2 Type II—0.216-mm (0.0085-in.) standard backing for
7.1.1.1 Widths greater than 2 in. (50 mm) shall be agreed
use at low temperature down to -7°C (19.4°F).
upon between the purchaser and the seller.
4.1.3 Type III—0.0178-mm (0.007-in.) standard backing for
7.1.2 Lengths:
use at low temperature down to -18°C (0°F).
m ft
6 22
20 66
33 108
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
7.1.2.1 Lengths greater than 33 m (108 ft) shall be in
Subcommittee D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials.
multiples of 108 ft. Additional lengths shall be agreed upon
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2017. Published February 2017. Originally
between the purchaser and seller.
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D3005 – 10. DOI:
10.1520/D3005-17.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 8. Test Methods
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
8.1 The selection of rolls, conditioning, and testing shall be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. in accordance with Test Methods D1000.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D3005 − 17
TABLE 1 Requirements for Low-Temperature Vinyl Chloride Plastic Electrical Tape
Properties Type I Type II Type III Type IV
Thickness, mm (in.) avg 0.178 ± 0.025 0.216 ± 0.025 0.178 ± 0.025 0.216 ± 0.025
(0.007 ± 0.001) (0.0085 ± 0.001) (0.007 ± 0.001) (0.0085 ± 0.001)
1 1 1 1
Width, tolerance, mm (in.) 0.8 (± ⁄32) 0.8 (± ⁄32) 0.8 (± ⁄32) 0.8 (± ⁄32)
Length, tolerance, min, % -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0
Break strength, min, kN/m (lbf/in.) avg 2.6 (15) 2.9 (17) 2.6 (15) 2.9 (17)
Break elongation, min, % avg: 150 150 200 200
A A
at -7°C avg 100 100
A A
at -18°C avg 100 100
Dielectric breakdown, min V avg:
Standard condition 7000 8500 7000 8500
Wet condition (96/23/96) 90 % of dry 90 % of dry 90 % of dry 90 % of dry
Adhesion, min, N/m (ozf/in.) avg
Steel at 23°C avg 175 (16) 175 (16) 175 (16) 175 (16)
at -7°C avg 175 (16) 175 (16)
at -18°C avg 328 (30) 328 (30)
Backing at 23°C avg 175 (16) 175 (1
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