3M™ Temflex™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 178 is a robust 0.17 mm thick vinyl insulating tape built to handle demanding conditions across industrial, commercial, and residential applications, including cable jacket repair, harnessing and bundling cables, and mechanical protection on splices. It delivers dependable primary insulation up to 600V (UL) or 1000V (CSA), supporting temperatures from cold-weather conditions to demanding heat environments. The tape features a non-corrosive adhesive that provides secure adhesion and long-lasting durability, with easy unwinding and strong resistance to breakage in a variety of temperatures. Made from durable polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the tape is both flame-retardant and cold-weather resistant. It provides mechanical protection in a temperature range of -10 °C to 80 °C per UL 510 standards and -7 °C to 90 °C per CSA requirements. Thanks to its formulation, the product can help reduce moisture ingress when used as an overwrap in combination with a rubber splicing or mastic tape product. Additionally, it meets UL 510 File No. E129200 and CSA C22.2 No.197 requirements as an insulating tape. To meet your specifications, the tape is available in black, blue, brown, gray, green, orange, red, white, and yellow, making it an ideal solution for phase coding, safety marking, and cable identification. Discover the capabilities of 3M™ Temflex™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 178 for your next indoor or outdoor weather-protected installation.
3M™ Temflex™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 178, along with the entire product suite, is built on a legacy of innovation that delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions for everyday electrical tasks. Each tape offers unique performance attributes to meet the varied needs of electricians, from basic bundling and colour coding to more demanding insulation and protection requirements. While individual products vary in thickness, adhesion strength, environmental resistance, and application suitability, they all reflect 3M’s commitment to consistent quality and dependable performance. This versatility allows electricians to select the right tape for each specific job while maintaining confidence in the durability and reliability of the entire product line.