Cable Jacket Repair Solutions
Repair PVC and rubber cable jacket damages with 3M Electrical Tapes for temporary and permanent cable repairs
Repairing Minor Damage
3M Electrical Tapes are a robust solution for repairing cable jacket damages. Our tape repair procedures fit PVC and rubber cables for low and medium voltage. They’re convenient for work in confined spaces and are a durable and costeffective solution for both temporary and permanent cable maintenance.
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Clean surface with a solvent and sandpaper.
Clean surface with a solvent and sandpaper. We recommend using 3M™ Cable Preparation Kit CC-3 or Scotch® 1626 Degreasing and Cleaning Spray.
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Insulate and protect cable
Half-lap Scotch® Cable Jacket Repair Tape 2234, a professional grade mastic tape, over the damaged jacket area.
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Overwrap each end
Overwrap each end with Scotch® Super 33+™ Vinyl Tape. This tape will add radial pressure to ensure the best adhesion and sealing.
Repairing Substantial Damage
When dealing with more significant cable damage where a portion of the jacket is torn, first check if the inner layers of the cable are untouched. Then please proceed as follows:
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Prep and Clean Cable
Remove the torn edges of the cable jacket. Clean the cable surface with solvent and sandpaper. We recommend using 3M™ Cable Preparation Kit CC-3 or Scotch® 1626 Degreasing and Cleaning Spray.
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Fill and seal holes
Fill and seal holes with 3M™ Scotchfil™ Electrical Insulation Putty
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Insulate and Overwrap
Wrap whole repair length with Scotch® Cable Jacket Repair Tape 2234, and overwrap with Scotch® Super 33+™ Vinyl Electrical Tape at the ends.
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