Scotch™ 23 is a high voltage splicing tape. It has excellent electrical properties and can be used for low-voltage applications as well as splicing up to 69kV.
Scotch™ 23 All‑Voltage Splicing Tape is a highly conformable, self‑fusing EPR‑based tape designed for splicing and terminating solid dielectric cables from 600 V up to 69 kV. It offers excellent electrical properties, can withstand emergency overload temperatures of 130 °C, and includes a special polyester liner that does not stick to the tape during unwind.
The sheet lists physical and electrical properties such as colour, thickness, tensile strength, dielectric strength, and operating temperature limits. It also describes installation techniques, maintenance recommendations, available roll sizes, and warranty notices.
| Colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.76 mm |
| Tensile Strength | 1.4 kN/m |
| Ultimate Elongation | 1000 % |
| Operating Temperature | 90 °C |
| Emergency Operating Temperature | 130 °C |
| Dielectric Strength | 31.5 MV/m |
In critical areas the tape is stretched just short of its breaking point; in less‑critical areas it is normally stretched to three‑quarters of its original width.
Under normal storage conditions the tape has a five‑year shelf life.