61 Tape
PTFE Film With Silicone Adhesive
Data Sheet
Product Description
Applications
5.0-mil PTFE backing
3M 61 Tape is for use on high temperature coils,
Silicone thermosetting adhesive
capacitors and wire harnesses where high dielectric and
Supplied on 3 inch cores
breaking strength are required.
Like all 3M insulating tapes, 3M 61 Tape is available in
standard and custom widths and lengths. Standard length
is 36 yards.
Widths from 1/4 to 14
Longer lengths up to several times normal length,
dependent upon width. Check with Customer Service.
Properties Typical Values
Adhesive Silicone Thermosetting
Backing PTFE Film
1
Backing Thickness 5.0 Mil
Total Thickness 7.0 mils/0.178mm
Temperature Class 180C /356F
1
Dielectric Breakdown 15000 Volts
1 6
Insulation Resistance (megohms) >1 x 10
1
Breaking Strength 45 lbs./in. (79 n/10mm)
1
Elongation (% at break) 300
2
Electrolytic Corrosion Factor 1.0
1
Adhesion to Steel 35 oz./in. (3,8 n/10mm)
3
UL Flame Retardant Yes
* Footnote: 1. Test method ASTM D 1000
2. 3M Test Method-Available on request
3. UL-recognized for flame retardancy per UL 510, Product Category 0ANZ2, File E17385.3M is a trademark of 3M.
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