UL Listed Electrical Tape
UL Listed Electrical Tape is manufactured by OPALUS PACK as an electrical tape manufacturer for certified low-voltage insulation work, not for general color marking alone. It is built around UL 510 use conditions for 600V wire splicing, cable joint protection, and electrical insulation inside panels, junction boxes, and industrial wiring systems. The tape combines flame-retardant PVC film, rubber-based adhesive, tested dielectric strength, and controlled roll consistency for sourcing teams that need compliance documents and repeatable batch supply.
- Material: Flame-retardant PVC film
- Adhesive: Rubber-based pressure sensitive adhesive
- Common thickness: 0.13 – 0.20 mm
- Voltage rating: 600V UL 510 system
- Temperature grade: 80C standard / 105C selected construction
- Supply form: Jumbo roll, slit roll, OEM roll label
Features
Product Overview
This UL Listed Electrical Tape is positioned as a compliance-driven insulation product. It is different from the color-specific electrical tape range, where the main value is phase marking, grounding identification, or cable labeling. Here, the main selection point is whether the tape is suitable for UL 510 electrical insulation tape applications, especially wire splice insulation and joint protection in 600V low-voltage systems.
OPALUS PACK produces this UL listed PVC insulating tape with controlled coating, slitting, and roll winding so that the tape behaves consistently during repeated wrapping work. In actual assembly and maintenance use, technicians usually check three things first: how smoothly the roll unwinds, whether the adhesive holds after stretch wrapping, and whether the backing stays flexible around tight bends.
Typical sample data shows dielectric strength above 40 kV/mm, adhesion to steel at 2.0 – 3.5 N/cm, and elongation around 180% – 250%. After 168h thermal exposure, checked samples show no obvious cracking, edge lifting, or flagging. The 80C grade is used for standard UL 510 field conditions, while 105C constructions should be confirmed by certification file and final use condition.
Benefits
- Focused on UL 510, 600V, and certified electrical insulation use
- Separates compliance-driven insulation from color-only tape selection
- Flame-retardant electrical tape backing helps limit flame spread under test conditions
- Rubber-based adhesive holds on PVC cable jackets and copper conductors
- Flexible backing supports wire splice insulation tape wrapping around uneven joints
- Batch production supports document review, roll labels, and carton marking
What should be checked before selecting UL 510 tape for 600V wiring?
UL 510 is more than a printed claim on a roll label. For 600V low-voltage wiring, sourcing teams should confirm the tape rating, temperature grade, flame behavior, and whether the product is UL Listed or only UL Recognized. A general PVC tape can look similar, but it does not serve the same role unless the correct listing, test scope, and installation condition are confirmed.
TDS
| Item | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | UL listed PVC electrical insulation tape |
| Backing Material | Flame-retardant PVC film |
| Adhesive Type | Rubber-based pressure sensitive adhesive |
| Total Thickness | 0.13 – 0.20 mm typical factory range |
| Standard Width | 12 mm, 18 mm, 19 mm, 24 mm, 25 mm, custom slit width |
| Standard Length | 10 m, 18 m, 20 m, 30 m, 33 m |
| Voltage Rating | 600V UL 510 system |
| Temperature Grade | 80C standard / 105C selected construction by file confirmation |
| Dielectric Strength | >= 40 kV/mm reference test |
| Adhesion to Steel | 2.0 – 3.5 N/cm typical reference range |
| Tensile Strength | 25 – 35 N/cm typical reference range |
| Elongation | 180% – 250% sample observation |
| Aging Observation | 168h thermal exposure, no obvious cracking or flagging |
| Flame Behavior | Self-extinguishing under UL test conditions |
| Supply Format | Slit rolls, jumbo rolls, printed cores, OEM roll labels |
Applications
- 600V wire splice insulation in low-voltage electrical systems
- Cable joint protection inside junction boxes and distribution boxes
- Control cabinet wiring where heat cycling may occur
- Electrical panel maintenance and repair work
- OEM cable harness wrapping requiring stable unwind and adhesion
- Low-voltage cable insulation where UL listing and test data matter
How is UL Listed tape different from UL Recognized component tape?
UL Listed Electrical Tape is evaluated as a finished tape for direct field use in wiring and splicing applications. UL Recognized tape is normally treated as a component inside equipment, and the final electrical device still needs system-level evaluation. This distinction separates it from ordinary colored electrical tape products and gives procurement teams a clear reason to select this product by certification scope, not only by color or roll size.
FAQ
Q1: Is this tape suitable for 600V electrical insulation?
Yes. It is designed for UL 510 low-voltage electrical insulation applications up to 600V, within confirmed rating and installation conditions.
Q2: Can 105C grade be supplied?
Selected 105C constructions may be available, but they should be confirmed by certification file, material structure, and final use condition.
Q3: Does this product replace the colored electrical tape range?
No. Colored products should target marking and identification needs. This product targets UL listed insulation compliance and 600V wire splice protection.
Q4: Does OPALUS PACK support consistent bulk production?
Yes. OPALUS PACK supports controlled slitting, roll consistency, labeling options, and technical document support for industrial supply programs.