A Self-amalgamating EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) tape. Colour of tape is black. The product and interleave are printed with the cautionary words ‘semi-conducting’ to distinguish the product from insulating tapes.

Applications

For ensuring the continuity of conductor and core screens at cable joints in a variety of polymeric and elastomeric insulated cables.
For jointing power cables up to 69kV.
For stress cone construction, where it provides the conducting layer.
For smoothing electrical stresses on irregular shaped lugs and connectors.
For smoothing electrical stresses in joints and terminations using premoulded components.
For smoothing electrical stresses on overhead power lines, reducing discharges and consequent interference to local radio and telephone communications.

Properties

Excellent physical and electrical properties with a high degree of stability.
The tape has all the normal benefits associated with self-amalgamating tapes giving void-free, homogeneous wrapping without the application of heat or pressure.
Excellent resistance to water and ozone.
The tape has been formulated to minimise corrosion potential.
The product is approved to EDF HN 26-S-04.
Meets specification UTE C 33-011.
Service temperature -40 to +100oC. Overload temperature 120oC.