Overview

3M Products Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 165

3M™ Temflex™ 165 Vinyl Electrical Tape is a multi-purpose, flame-retardant vinyl insulating tape. It is designed to perform in ambient temperatures up to 194ºF (90ºC) while remaining conformable for cold weather applications down to 32ºF (0ºC).

These properties make it an excellent choice for use in industrial, commercial and residential environments where a flame retardant and cold resistance rating is required (UL510).

Additionally, the combination of an elastic PVC backing and pressure-sensitive, rubber-based adhesive provides electrical and mechanical protection with minimum bulk. UL and CSA listed, VDE certified and RoHS compliant.

3M™ Temflex™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 165 is a multi-purpose, general use grade, nominal 6-mil (0.152 mm) thick electrical insulating tape composed of an elastic vinyl (PVC) film backing and coated on one side with a non-corrosive, solvent free pressure-sensitive adhesive. Available in 10 colors and manufactured in a 100% solvent-free process.

Commonly used in these types of applications:
 UL510: As primary insulation on applications up to 600V at max temperature of 80°C (176°F)
and min temperature of -10°C (14°F) on joints and splices in wires and cables in accordance
with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
 CSA C22.2 No.197: As primary insulation on applications up to 1000V at max temperature of
90°C (194°F) and min temperature of -7°C (19°F) on joints and splices in wires and cables in
accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
 IEC 60454-3-1: Classification Type 5, Designation IEC 60454-3-1-5/F-PVCP/90 for thermal
index of 90°C (194°F) and min temperature rating of 0°C (32°F)
 Industrial, commercial and residential environments
 Where it is required to have a more sustainable, vinyl electrical tape with no VOCs (volatile
organic compounds) and 100% solvent-free manufacturing process with lower emissions
 Where Flame Retardant and Cold Resistance rating is required – UL510
 Marking of safety areas and equipment and phase coding
 Cable jacket repair (up to 600V (UL) / 1000V (CSA) as primary insulation) and as mechanical
protection when overwrapping rubber splicing, and mastic tapes used on LV/MV/HV joints
and splices
 Indoor and weather protected outdoor operations as determined by end-user where use of a
professional grade vinyl electrical tape is not required
 Where reducing moisture ingress is needed, best results achieved when used as an overwrap
in combination with a rubber splicing or mastic tape product
 For harnessing and bundling of wires and cable where minimum bulk is required
 Wire pulling and fishing