It has excellent resistance to: abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acid, copper corrosion and varying weather conditions. It is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tape that is flame-retardant and conformable. 1700 Tape provides excellent mechanical protection with minimum bulk.
● Primary electrical insulation for most wire and cable splices rated up to 600 volts ● Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs ● Harnessing of wires and cables ● For indoor or outdoor applications ● For above or below ground application 
| Thickness | 7 mils (0.18 mm) | Insulation Resistance | 106 Megohms |
| Operating Temperature | 80°C (176°F) | Breaking Strength | 17 lbs/in (30 N/cm) |
| Elongation | 200% | Flame Retardant | Pass |
| Adhesion To Steel | 22 oz/in (2.4 N/cm) | Standard Condition | >1000 V/mil (39.4kV/mm) |
| Adhesion To Backing | 22 oz/in (2.4 N/cm) | After Humidity Condition | >90% of Standard |
● Primary electrical insulation for most wire and cable splices rated up to 600 volts ● Protective jacketing for high voltage cable splices and repairs ● Harnessing of wires and cables ● For indoor or outdoor applications ● For above or below ground application 
