3M 56 Polyester Electrical Tape, 1/2" x 72 yd x 2.3 Mil, Yellow
ID: 3M56X.5 | Mfr ID: 80611428766Manufactured by: 3M Electrical OEM Materials

3M polyester film electrical tape 56 is designed for insulating applications requiring high dielectric strength with a thin, durable film backing. It has a rubber thermosetting adhesive coating and a low adhesion back size coating which makes it suitable for automatic taping. It is used in applications of coil outerwrap, inner-layer insulation, capacitor wrap and assorted other holding applications. The thermosetting rubber adhesive is aggressive and suited for adhering to oily magnet wire.
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- Brand name :  3M
- Series :  56
- Item Name :  Electrical Tape
- Short Desc :  TAPE,3M 56 .500"X 72YD ROLL YEL
- UPC :  00051128562888
- UNSPSC :  31201502
3M polyester film electrical tape 56 is a general purpose polyester tape with thermosetting rubber adhesive. Designed for insulating applications requiring a thin, durable tape with high dielectric strength. It can withstand higher-temperature conditions than tapes with acetate cloth backings. By heat curing, the thermosetting adhesive can be made to resist common industry varnish solvents.
Design & Construction
Color | Yellow |
Adhesive Type | Thermosetting Rubber |
Backing Material | Polyester |
Performance Details
Adhesive Strength | 50 oz/Inch |
Elongation | 100% |
Breaking Strength | 25 lb/Inch |
General Features
Shelf Life | 60 Months |
Storage Temperature | -40 to 266 deg F |
Environmental Condition
Temperature Rating | 130 deg C |
Resists | Chemical, Solvent, Moisture, Abrasion |
Flame Retardant | No |
Electrical Properties
Dielectric Strength | 5000 V |
Physical Properties
Length | 72 Yard |
Width | 0.5 Inch |
Thickness | 2.3 Mil |
Core Size | 3 Inch |
3M 56 Polyester Electrical Tape, 1/2" x 72 yd x 2.3 Mil, Yellow Technical Data Sheet
Features :
- General purpose polyester tape with thermosetting rubber adhesive
- Designed for insulating applications requiring a thin, durable tape with high dielectric strength
- Withstands higher-temperature conditions than tapes with acetate cloth backings
Applications :
- For Layer Insulation and Coil Cover in 130 deg C Applications