Overview
3M Scotch 24 electrical shielding tape is an all-metal, open-weave shielding braid tape in flat, cable-like form. This 16 mil thick, premium grade electrical tape is designed for use with power cable insulations and high voltage splicing/terminating materials. The tape is built from two No. 36 AWG tinned copper wires in an open-weave knit construction, making it highly conformable and durable for industrial shielding applications.
Key Features
- Open-weave knit construction of copper wire that stretches easily to adhere on uneven surfaces and is designed for indoor and outdoor applications
- Wide temperature range of 32 to 221 °F (0 to 105 °C)
- Corrosion resistant tape
- Interlocks with the previous layer, assuring a tighter wrap (no solder bead is required)
- Indefinite storage life and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant
- Compatible with power cable insulations and all Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) splicing and terminating materials
Technical Specifications
- Thickness: 16 mil
- Wire Construction: Two No. 36 AWG tinned copper wires
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 105 °C (32 to 221 °F)
- Width: 1 inch (25 mm)
- Length per Roll: 15 feet (4.5 m)
- Quantity: 2 rolls per lot
- Surface Resistance: ≤0.092 ohms per foot
- RoHS Compliance: 2011/65/EU Compliant
- Weave Type: Open-weave knit
Typical Applications
This 3M Scotch 24 tape is widely used in:
- Shielding for cable joints on shielded power cables
- High-voltage cable terminations and splicing
- Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI) shielding
- Power cable stress-cone conductive layers
- Medium and high-voltage switchgear installations
- Utility and industrial electrical distribution systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Medium voltage (MV) power cables
- High voltage (HV) power cables
- Splicing and terminating compounds (all standard types)
- Cable oils and common solvents
- Standard cable joint kits and stress cones
- Utility-grade electrical equipment
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- 3M Scotch 24 Part Number: 24-1X15FT (1″ × 15′ single roll)
- Equivalent copper shielding tape braid of same gauge and thickness
Works With
- All standard high-voltage cable joint and terminating systems
- Power cable splicing kits (Raychem, 3M, and equivalent systems)
- Cable grounding and bonding applications
- Industry standard cable preparation procedures (IEC, IEEE standards)
