Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Backing Material
- Chemical Family
- RTU Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Features
- Excellent adhesion to most rubber and plastic cable insulation materials.
- Good physical and electrical properties.
- PVC backing improves mechanical strength.
- Easy and accurate to use with little waste and no mess.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Area
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Product Application
- For sealing and protection of joints in electrical cables.
- For sealing in and around junction boxes.
- For low voltage cable repair.
- For sealing all types of overhead electrical connections up to 1kV.
- Application Instructions
Surface preparation
- All surfaces should be clean, dry, and free from frost, grease, and loose materials.
- When cleaning contaminated substrates, HS Butyl recommends using propan-2-ol (IPA) and allowing it to dry before applying the butyl tape.
Application
- Apply directly from the reel, removing the backing paper in short lengths.
- Keep the product taut or slightly stretched while wrapping to ensure a good seal.
Properties
- Performance Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Nominal Service Temperature -40 to 90 °C - Density 1.4 g/cm³ HS Butyl Test Method 6 Peel Strength (180° peel adhesion) 14 N/cm HS Butyl Test Method 41 Insulation Resistance 14 × 10¹² Ω BS 903 Dielectric Strength 22 kV/mm BS 903 Tensile Strength 28 N/cm² BS 903 Peel Strength (90° peel adhesion) 9 N/cm HS Butyl Test Method 48 - Application Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Application Temperature 5 - 40 °C - - Product Tolerance
Rectangular sections:
- Thickness: ±10%
Width:
- Up to 25mm: ±1mm
- 26mm to 100mm: ±2mm
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
HS Butyl 2788 is supplied as a preformed strip with a siliconised release paper. A wide range of dimensions can be supplied. Product dimensions will determine the number of rolls per carton.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Storage Condition
24 months when stored flat in original packaging in cool, dry conditions.