56 Tape Polyester Film With Thermosetting Rubber Adhesive Data Sheet Product Description Applications 3M 56 Tape is a 1-mil polyester film with 3M 56 Tape is especially suited for use use as layer thermosetting rubber adhesive. insulation and coil cover in 130C Applications 1-mil polyester film backing Rubber thermosetting adhesive Supplied on 3 inch cores Like all 3M insulating tapes, 3M 56 Tape is available in standard and custom widths and lengths. Standard length is 72 yards. Widths from 1/4 to 15.5 Longer lengths up to several times normal length, dependent upon width. Check with Customer Service. Properties Typical Values Adhesive Thermosetting Rubber Backing Polyester Film 1 Backing Thickness 1.0 Mil Total Thickness 2.3 mils/.058mm Color Yellow Temperature Class 130C /266F 1 Dielectric Breakdown 5500 Volts 1 6 Insulation Resistance (megohms) >1 x 10 1 Breaking Strength 25 lbs./in. (44 n/10mm) 1 Elongation (% at break) 100 2 Electrolytic Corrosion Factor 1.0 1 Adhesion to Steel 50 oz./in. (5,5 n/10mm) CTI Material Group 1 * Footnote: 1. Test method ASTM D 1000 2. 3M Test Method-Available on request3M is a trademark of 3M. Important Notice The statements contained herein are made in lieu of all All statements, technical information and recommendations warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to related to the Sellers products are based on information the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness particular purpose which warranties are hereby expressly thereof is not guaranteed. Before utilizing the product, the disclaimed. user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended use. The user assumes all risks and liability SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE USER OR ANY whatsoever in connection with such use. OTHER PERSON UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE OR Any statements or recommendations of the Seller which are STRICT LIABILITY, FOR ANY INJURY OR FOR ANY not contained in the Sellers current publications shall have DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR no force or effect unless contained in an agreement signed CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUSTAINED OR by an authorized officer of the Seller. INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OF ANY OF THE SELLERS PRODUCTS THAT WERE DEFECTIVE. Electrical Products Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 800 676 8381 3M 1998