1、Designation: D4388 13 An American National StandardStandard Specification forNonmetallic Semi-Conducting and Electrically InsulatingRubber Tapes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4388; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in t
2、he case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.1. Scope*1.
3、1 This specification covers nonmetallic semi-conductingand electrical insulating tapes designed for the splicing andrepair of electrical wire and cables operating at voltages up to325 kV, phase to phase.1.2 The SI values are the standard. The values stated ininch-pound units given in parentheses are
4、 for informationpurposes only.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical InsulationD4325 Test Methods for Nonmetallic Semi-Conducting andElectrically Insulating Rubber Tapes3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsUse Terminology D1711 for definitions ofterms used in the
5、se test methods and associated with electricalor electronic insulation materials.4. Classification4.1 Types:4.1.1 Type IAlow voltage rubber insulating tape designedfor use on wires and cables operating up to 2000 V phase tophase in dry locations with conductor temperatures up to 80 C(176 F) for cont
6、inuous operation, up to 95 C (203 F) foremergency overload conditions, and up to 150 C (302 F) forshort-circuit conditions. For outdoor use, protect the tape fromozone attack and ultraviolet radiation by the use of a suitableoverwrap. Apply the tape to the wire or cable within anambient temperature
7、range of 10 and 40 C (14 and 104 F).4.1.2 Type IIA medium voltage, ozone-resistant, rubberinsulating tape designed for use with wires and cables operat-ing up to 35 000 V phase to phase in either wet or drylocations with conductor temperatures up to 90 C (194 F) forcontinuous operation, up to 130 C
8、(266 F) for emergencyoverload conditions, and up to 250 C (482 F) for short-circuitconditions when installed in accordance with the manufactur-ers instruction. For wet or dry outdoor use, protect the tapefrom ultraviolet radiation by the use of a suitable overwrap.Apply the tape to the wire or cable
9、 within an ambienttemperature range of 10 and 40 C (14 and 104 F).4.1.3 Type IIIA high voltage, ozone-resistant, rubber in-sulating tape designed for use with wires and cables operatingup to 138 000 V phase to phase in either wet or dry locationswith conductor temperatures up to 90 C (194 F) for con
10、tinu-ous operation, up to 130 C (266 F) for emergency overloadconditions, and up to 250 C (482 F) for short-circuitconditions when installed in accordance with the manufactur-ers instructions. This tape is suitable for wet or dry outdooruse. Apply the tape to the wire or cable within an ambienttempe
11、rature range of 10 and 40 C (14 and 104 F).4.1.4 Type IVA nonmetallic semi-conducting tape de-signed for shielding various portions of joints and terminationsin electrical wires and cables operating at any voltage underwet or dry conditions with conductor temperatures up to 90 C(194 F) for continuou
12、s operation, or up to 130 C (266 F) foremergency overload conditions. This tape is suitable for wet ordry outdoor use. Apply the tape to the wire or cable within anambient temperature range of 10 and 40 C (14 and 104 F).4.1.5 Type VA higher voltage, ozone-resistant, rubberinsulating tape designed fo
13、r use with wires and cables operat-ing up to 325 000 V phase to phase in either wet or drylocations with conductor temperatures up to 90 C (194 F) forcontinuous operation, up to 130 C (266 F) for emergencyoverload, and up to 250 C (482 F) short-circuit conditionswhen installed in accordance with the
14、 manufacturers instruc-tions. This tape is suitable for wet or dry outdoor use.Apply the1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 onElectrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D09.07 on Flexible and Rigid Insulating Materia
15、ls.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originallyapproved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D4388 08. DOI:10.1520/D4388-13.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual
16、 Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1tape to the wi
17、re or cable within an ambient temperature of 10and 40 C (14 and 104 F).5. Physical Properties5.1 The tape shall consist of a non-crosslinked or partiallycrosslinked rubber nonmetallic semi-conducting or insulatingcompound. The compound shall be well, evenly, and smoothlyprocessed, cut to the specifi
18、ed widths, and tightly wound inrolls with a separator between layers. Where a non-removableseparator is used, the separator will be considered an integralpart of the tape.5.2 The separator shall be parchment paper, glazed orplastic sheeting, or any suitable material interposed betweenadjacent layers
19、. The removable or non-removable separatorshall not interfere with the use of the roll during application.Where a removable separator is used, the separator shall bereadily removable from the rubber insulation without tearing ordamaging the tape insulation. The outside end of the roll shallbe secure
20、ly fastened.5.3 Rubber tapes shall conform to the requirements of Table1.6. Permissible Variations in Dimensions6.1 The tape shall conform to the nominal dimensions foundin Table 2 when tested in accordance with Test MethodsD4325.6.2 The average thickness shall not vary from the nominalthickness by
21、more than 60.076 mm (60.003 in.) and theaverage width by more than 60.76 mm (60.03 in.).6.3 The average length of the rolls in any sampling shall beno less than the nominal length.7. Aging and Storage7.1 Tapes shall not become unduly attached to the separa-tors within the period of time specified in
22、 Table 3.7.2 Store the tape in the original boxes, preferably in a cooldark location. Do not keep tapes in close proximity to steampipes, radiators, or other sources of heat.8. Test Methods8.1 Select rolls, conditioning, and testing in accordance withTest Methods D4325.8.2 Unless otherwise stated, m
23、easurements are made ontapes from which the removable separator has been removed.9. Rejection and Retest9.1 If only one sample roll fails to meet the specification,take a second set of samples in accordance with Test MethodsD4325. Failure of two sample rolls constitutes grounds forrejection.10. Insp
24、ection10.1 Inspection of the material shall be made as agreed uponby the purchaser and seller as part of the purchase contract.10.2 If inspection is required, the tape shall be tested andinspected either at the place of manufacture prior to shipmentor at the place of delivery within four weeks from
25、date ofdelivery.11. Packaging and Package Marking11.1 PackagingUnless otherwise specified, the tape orcarton shall be securely wrapped and sealed in a moisture-proof material to protect the contents.11.2 Package MarkingEach box shall be marked with thename of the manufacturer or trademark, nominal w
26、idth,thickness, and length of tape.TABLE 1 Physical Properties for Rubber Insulating TapeRequirements Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type VTensile strength, min, MPa (psi) 1.7 (250) 1.7 (250) 1.7 (250) 0.69 (100) 2.4 (350)Elongation at break, min, % 300 500 700 300 700Dielectric strength, min, kV/m
27、m (V/mil):0.51 mm (0.020 in.) thickness . . 28 (700) . 32 (800)0.76 mm (0.030 in.) thickness 14 (350) 20 (500) 24 (600) . 28 (700)1.016 mm (0.040 in.) thickness . 16 (400) . .Dissipation factor, max:after water immersion . 0.05 0.05 . 0.01after hot water immersion . 0.05 0.05 . 0.01Permittivity, max
28、:after water immersion . 4.5 4.0 . 2.8after hot water immersion . 4.5 4.0 . 2.8Volume resistivity, (ohm-cm):96hat23Cand50%RH . 1014min 1014min 103max 1016min96hat23Cand96%RH . 1013min 1013min . 1015min168 h at 90 C . . . 5 104maxFusionFlags 2 mm (564 in.) max Pass at 200 %elonga-tionPass at 300 %elo
29、nga-tionPass at 300 %elonga-tionPass at 300 %elongationPass at 300 %elongationOzone resistance . Pass if no visiblesignsof cracksPass if novisible signsof cracks. Pass if novisible signsof cracksHeat exposure Pass at 95 C Pass at 110 C Pass at 130 C . Pass at 150CUV resistance . . Pass Pass PassD438
30、8 13212. Keywords12.1 dielectric strength; dissipation factor; elongation; fu-sion; heat exposure; high voltage; low voltage; medium volt-age; ozone resistance; permittivity; rubber electrical insulatingtape; rubber semi-conducting nonmetallic tape; sheath repair;splicing; tensile strength; ultravio
31、let and weather exposure;volume resistivitySUMMARY OF CHANGESCommittee D09 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,D4388 08, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved Nov. 1, 2013)(1) Added Terminology D1711 to 2.1.(2) Added section 3
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35、tee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress
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37、n.)Length, m(yd)III, V 19 (0.75) 0.508 (0.020) 9.1 (10.0)I, II, III, IV 19 (0.75) 0.762 (0.030) 9.1 (10.0)IV 19 (0.75) 0.762 (0.030) 4.6 (5.0)IV 19 (0.75) 0.762 (0.030) 2.7 (3.0)II, V 19 (0.75) 1.016 (0.040) 3.4 (3.7)III 25 (1.00) 0.508 (0.020) 9.1 (10.0)I, II, III 25 (1.00) 0.762 (0.030) 9.1 (10.0)
38、II 25 (1.00) 1.016 (0.040) 3.4 (3.7)III, V 38 (1.50) 0.508 (0.020) 9.1 (10.0)I, II, III 38 (1.50) 0.762 (0.030) 9.1 (10.0)II 38 (1.50) 1.016 (0.040) 3.4 (3.7)III, V 51 (2.00) 0.508 (0.020) 9.1 (10.0)I, II, III 51 (2.00) 0.762 (0.030) 9.1 (10.0)II 51 (2.00) 1.016 (0.040) 3.4 (3.7)V 38 (1.50) 0.508 (0.020) 50 (55.0)TABLE 3 Aging and StorageProduct Aging TimeType I 8 monthsType II 8 monthsType III 2 yearsType IV 2 yearsType V 2 yearsD4388 133
