The question of approval of the adhesive is a good one. I've wondered about that too. When we use typical transformer tapes like the ubiquitous 3M#56, the adhesive is largely used only temporarily, since the next layer or winding will hold it in place. Even for the outerwrap you could argue that the adhesive is backed up by a second means, albeit varnish, so two things would have to fail for the tape to unwind.
BUT...suppose we want to use that same tape on a piece of sheet metal where a live part is too close and fails clearance. We are relying on the adhesive for a safety function. The tape has the UR mark but has the adhesive been tested for long-term adhesion? Is there any way to know without asking the manufacturer for a look at the Conditions of Acceptability in the UL report? Jim Eichner, P.Eng. Compliance Engineering Manager Xantrex Technology Inc. e-mail: jim.eich...@xantrex.com web: www.xantrex.com Any opinions expressed are those of my invisible friend. Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From: emc-p...@ieee.org On Behalf Of George Stults Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 1:46 PM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: looking for plastic tape, ul approved adhesive, v1 or better Hi Folks, I find myself in need of roll of plastic tape that meets v1 or better flammability and has a UL Approved adhesive. The tape should be at least 1 inch wide. If anyone knows of a North-American-located manufacturer/source for such an item, I would greatly appreciate hearing from them. Thanks in Advance. George Stults WatchGuard Technologies Inc 206-613-0851 - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to emc-p...@ieee.org Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas emcp...@ptcnh.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: emc-p...@daveheald.com All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to emc-p...@ieee.org Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas emcp...@ptcnh.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org David Heald: emc-p...@daveheald.com All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
