Applications
What Makes Electrical Tape Fire-Resistant?
3M also makes an electrical tape made of silicone rubber for applications where Class “H” (180°C/356°F) temperatures are encountered i.e., silicone rubber cables.
In a typical tape splice, you’ll tug and pull out the tape, stretching it to just before the breaking point. The tape’s width narrows to about 1/3rd of its original size. The tape’s length increases; your hand travels very quickly up to 20” away from where you started. Quite often you’ll be wrapping in a tight location making this even more difficult. Proper taping techniques are critical to realizing the many performance benefits of rubber tape.
Control boxes mounted on floors are essentially large-scale boxes specialized for industrial use. They are installed on the floor due to their relatively heavier weight. The heavy weight means that their portability is reduced and it is impractical to mount them on walls.
There are benefits and disadvantages to using butyl tape, as with any materials and tools. Let’s start with the pros:
