Description

• These primary tapes used in electrical applications are vinyl, rubber, mastic, and varnished cambric.
• Electricians generally use only black tape for insulation purposes, butt other colours are also required.
• The other colors are used to indicate thevoltagelevel andphaseof the wire. (In fact, the colored tape is referred to as “phasing tape.”)
• This is done on large wire which is available only in black insulation.
• When wires are phased, a ring of tape is placed on each end near the termination so that the purpose of the wire is obvious.
• This is the best fitted for outdoor use due to its durability and weather resistance.
• What’s important to remember though is that you need to use the right tapewhen covering up wires.
• These tapes are made of rubber-based adhesive that helps it stretch.
• These are used for different purposes but mostly in electrical applications such as on wires etc.