3M™ Polyester Film Electrical Tape 5 is an economical, general-purpose electrical tape with a 1.0-mil polyester film backing and a thermosetting rubber adhesive. It provides high dielectric breakdown (5,000V), excellent tensile strength, and Class 130°C thermal rating for coil covers, capacitor insulation, and motor layer wrapping.
Key Performance Highlights
- Thin 2.5 mil profile provides 5,000V dielectric barrier without consuming coil winding space
- Thermosetting rubber adhesive cures during oven bake to resist solvent attack
- High tensile strength and tear resistance across industrial winding machines
- UL Recognized Class 130°C component for transformer manufacturing
Recommended Industrial Applications
Coil outer wrapping, capacitor layer insulation, core insulation in fractional HP motors
Authoritative Technical Specifications
| Backing Material | 1.0 mil (0.025 mm) polyester (PET) film |
|---|---|
| Adhesive System | Thermosetting rubber pressure-sensitive adhesive |
| Total Thickness | 0.063 mm (2.5 mil) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 130°C (32°F to 266°F) · UL Class 130°C |
| Visual Color / Appearance | Clear / Transparent |
| Dielectric / Flame Rating | UL Recognized, File E17385 · 5,000 Volts dielectric breakdown |
| Precision Converting | Precision Rotary Slitting, Die-Cutting, Custom Widths from 2mm to Log Width |





