| Tape Width | 1/2 inch |
| Tape Length | 5 m |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Brand | Raychem |
| Tensile Strength | 10 MPa min. |
| Usage/Application | HT And HV Insulation |
| Accelerated Ageing | 168 hrs @ 120 DegreeC |
| Volume Resistivity | 1 x 1013 Ohm cm min. |
| Acid Gas Generation | Less than 3% by weight |
| Rated Voltage | 17.5 kV |
| Ultimate Elongation | 300% min. |
| Phase-phase | 70 mm |
| Air Clearance | 160 mm |
| Smoke Index | Less than 50 |
| Phase-ground | 85 mm |
| Dielectric Strength | 130 kV/cm min. @ 2 mm |
Raychem High Voltage Busbar Insulation Tape is a heat-shrinkable, adhesive coated tape which provides insulation enhancement and protection against accidentally induced discharge. HVBT tape is designed to combine the integrity of a heat-shrinkable tubing with the versatility of a wraparound product.HVBT tape is quick and easy to install. Upon application of heat the tape shrinks down and the adhesive lining melts amalgamating the overlapping layers together, producing a complete lap to lap seal.
A single layer of HVBT tape, two-thirds over lapped, will provide AC voltage withstand (flashover protection) to at least 17.5 kV increasing to 25 kV if a second layer is applied.
Although HVBT tape will stick to itself and other insulating materials it will not adhere to metal or porcelain allowing easy removal for maintenance.
Applications:
- HVBT tape offers a simple and effective solution to the problems of retrofit insulation of busbars particularly where existing equipment cannot be dismantled.
- It can be used for indoor and outdoor applications and is easily installed over a wide variety of shapes including complex connections.
Features/benefits:
- Compatible with all other products in the Raychem MV insulation enhancement system.
- Easy to apply using readily available equipment.
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
- Excellent anti-tracking properties.
- Continuous operating temperature up to 70°C.
- Extremely versatile and flexible at temperatures as low as -40°C, the 30% shrink ratio enables coverage of almost any shape.
- Good thermal emissivity and contact with busbars means no derating is required.
- Manufactured from non-halogen based materials, reducing the toxic and corrosive effects in the event of fire.
- Can be stored indefinitely at temperatures up to 50°C without loss of performance.