EN 60454-3-14:2001

Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes - Part 3: Specifications for individual materials - Sheet 14: Polytetrafluoroethylene film tapes with pressure-sensitive adhesive

Contains the requirements for polytetrafluorethylene film tapes with pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Selbstklebende Bänder für elektrotechnische Anwendungen - Teil 3: Bestimmungen für einzelne Materialien - Blatt 14: Selbstklebende Bänder aus Polytetrafluorethylenfolie

Rubans adhésifs sensibles à la pression à usages électriques - Partie 3: Spécifications pour matériaux particuliers - Feuille 14: Rubans de polytétrafluoroéthylène avec adhésif sensible à la pression

Contient les prescriptions pour des rubans de film en polytétrafluoroéthylène avec un adhésif sensible à la pression.

Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes - Part 3: Specifications for individual materials - Sheet 14: Polytetrafluoroethylene film tapes with pressure-sensitive adhesive (IEC 60454-3-14:2001)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-Sep-2001
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Aug-2004
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 15 - Insulating materials
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 15 - IEC_TC_15
• Parallel Committee: IEC/SC 15C - IEC_SC_15C
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 24-Sep-2001
• Completion Date: 24-Sep-2001
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60454-3-14:2002 - Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes -- Part 3: Specifications for individual materials -- Sheet 14: Polytetrafluoroethylene film tapes with pressure-sensitive adhesive

Relations

• Refers: EN 60454-1:1994 - Specifications for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Refers: EN 60454-2:1995 - Specifications for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes - Part 2: Methods of test
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026

Overview

EN 60454-3-14:2001 is a European standard developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CLC) that specifies the requirements for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film, designed specifically for electrical applications. This standard forms Sheet 14 of the broader EN 60454-3 series, which focuses on specifications for individual materials within the scope of electrical adhesive tapes. PTFE film tapes offer excellent electrical insulation, chemical resistance, and thermal stability, making them suitable for demanding electrical environments.

Key Topics

EN 60454-3-14:2001 addresses the following essential areas related to PTFE film adhesive tapes for electrical uses:

• Material Classification: Outlines five types of PTFE film adhesive tapes differentiated by physical characteristics such as nominal thickness, adhesive system (silicone or acrylic), and temperature index.
• Physical and Electrical Requirements: Specifies minimum standards for thickness, elongation at break, adhesion to steel, flame retardance, and breakdown voltage.
• Thermal Endurance: Details endurance at elevated temperatures, specifying temperature indices and test criteria for each tape type.
• Testing and Compliance: All tests and requirements refer to established IEC/EN methods, notably those provided in EN 60454-1 (general requirements) and EN 60454-2 (test methods).
• Marking and Labelling: Stipulates conformance to EN 60454-1 for packaging, labelling, and identification to ensure traceability and proper use.
• Normative References: Cites supporting standards, including IEC 60426 for electrolytic corrosion testing and foundational tape performance standards.

Applications

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film tapes with pressure-sensitive adhesive, as defined in EN 60454-3-14:2001, are critical components in various electrical applications. Their unique chemical and thermal properties provide practical solutions in:

• Electrical Insulation: Used for wrapping and insulating wire bundles, harnesses, and components; ideal in environments requiring high dielectric strength and resistance to tracking.
• Coil and Transformer Manufacturing: PTFE tape is frequently specified for use in motor and transformer coil wrapping, benefitting from its high temperature index and stability under load.
• Aerospace and Automotive Industries: Offers exceptional resistance when exposed to oils, solvents, and elevated temperatures, making it suitable for challenging transport and industrial settings.
• PCB Manufacturing and Electronics Assemblies: Used for masking and insulating during the assembly, testing, and maintenance of printed circuit boards and electronic devices.
• General Electrical Maintenance: Suitable for repairs and modifications in control panels, switchgear, and electrical enclosures due to its ease of application and reliable adhesion.

The practical value of PTFE film adhesive tapes comes from their combined mechanical robustness, resistance to flame and chemicals, and reliable electrical insulating properties.

Related Standards

EN 60454-3-14:2001 is part of a larger family of international and European standards addressing pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes. Relevant related standards include:

• EN 60454-1: General requirements for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical applications. Covers definitions, fundamental properties, and general compliance criteria.
• EN 60454-2: Specifies test methods for evaluating tape performance, including mechanical, electrical and environmental testing.
• IEC 60426: Details test methods for evaluating electrolytic corrosion in insulating materials used in electrical assemblies.

These standards ensure consistent quality, safety, and performance for all pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes used in electrical engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing.

Keywords: EN 60454-3-14, PTFE film adhesive tape, pressure-sensitive adhesive, electrical insulation tape, polytetrafluoroethylene tape, electrical standards, CLC, IEC, flame retardant tape, electrical maintenance, tape for transformers, industrial adhesive tapes.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60454-3-14:2002
prva izdaja
STANDARD
oktober 2002
Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes - Part 3: Specifications for
individual materials - Sheet 14: Polytetrafluoroethylene film tapes with pressure-
sensitive adhesive (IEC 60454-3-14:2001)
ICS 29.035.20 Referenčna številka
©  Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60454-3-14
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2001
ICS 29.035.20
English version
Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes
Part 3: Specifications for individual materials
Sheet 14: Polytetrafluoroethylene film tapes
with pressure-sensitive adhesive
(IEC 60454-3-14:2001)
Rubans adhésifs sensibles à la pression Selbstklebende Bänder für
à usages électriques elektrotechnische Anwendungen
Partie 3: Spécifications pour matériaux Teil 3: Bestimmungen für einzelne
particuliers Materialien
Feuille 14: Rubans de polytétrafluoro- Blatt 14: Selbstklebende Bänder
éthylène avec adhésif sensible aus Polytetrafluorethylenfolie
à la pression (IEC 60454-3-14:2001)
(CEI 60454-3-14:2001)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2001-09-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Ref. No. EN 60454-3-14:2001 E
Foreword
The text of document 15C/1217/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60454-3-14, prepared by SC 15C,
Specifications, of IEC TC 15, Insulating materials, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and was approved by CENELEC as EN 60454-3-14 on 2001-09-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2002-06-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2004-09-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
In this standard, annex ZA is normative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60454-3-14:2001 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60454-3-14:2001
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60426 1973 Test methods for determining --
electrolytic corrosion with insulating
materials
IEC 60454-1 1992 Specifications for pressure-sensitive EN 60454-1 1994
adhesive tapes for electrical purposes
Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60454-2 1994 Part 2: Methods of test EN 60454-2 1995

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INTERNATIONALE IEC
60454-3-14
INTERNATIONAL
Première édition
STANDARD
First edition
2001-07
Rubans adhésifs sensibles à la pression
à usages électriques –
Partie 3:
Spécifications pour matériaux particuliers –
Feuille 14: Rubans de film polytétrafluoroéthylène
avec adhésif sensible à la pression
Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes
for electrical purposes –
Part 3:
Specifications for individual materials –
Sheet 14: Polytetrafluoroethylene film tapes
with pressure-sensitive adhesive
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PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPES
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Sheet 14: Polytetrafluoroethylene film tapes
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