3M 23

3M 23 is a black, 30-mil (0.76 mm) thick, premium-grade rubber splicing tape composed of a self-fusing Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) backing
supplied on a removable polyethylene liner.

• Commonly used as primary insulation for cable splice and termination applications up to 69kV (ASTM D4388, Type III)
• Compatible with common solid dielectric cable insulations
• Operating Temperature Rated to 194°F (90°C), Emergency Overload Rating to 266°F (130°C)
• Halogen free per International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61249-2-21 standard
• Country of Origin: Brazil

• Can be used to splice and terminate cables whose emergency overload temperatures can reach 266°F (130°C)
• Based on Ethylene Propylene Rubber
• Physical and electrical properties are unaffected by the degree of stretch
• Self-fusing tape
• Excellent electrical properties
• A special polyester liner that will not stick to the tape upon unwinding
• Compatible with all solid dielectric cable Insulation

• Primary electrical insulation for splicing cable from 600 volts through 69,000 volts on all solid dielectric cables
• Primary insulation for building stress cones on cables up to 35,000 volts on all solid dielectric cables
• Jacketing on high-voltage splices and terminations
• Moisture sealing electrical connections
• Bus bar insulations
• End-sealing high-voltage cables