ASTM D1000-17 PDF Download

The ASTM D1000-17 standard provides procedures for testing pressure-sensitive adhesive-coated tapes that are used as electrical insulation. The standard classifies these tapes into two categories: Class 1 and Class 2.

Class 1 tapes are non-elastomeric and can be made from materials such as paper, fabric, cellulose ester films, polyester films, fluorocarbon polymer films, composite filament films, polyamide films, polyimide films, or combinations thereof. On the other hand, Class 2 tapes are elastomeric and have high stretch and substantial recovery properties. The common materials used for Class 2 tapes are vinyl chloride and co-polymers, vinylidene chloride and co-polymers, and polyethylene and co-polymers.

The standard includes various test methods that cover different aspects of the tapes' performance. Some of the test methods covered include adhesion strength to steel and backing at room temperature and low temperatures, bond strength after solvent immersion, breaking strength and elongation at room temperature and low temperatures, curling and twisting, dielectric breakdown voltage, flammability, insulation resistance at high humidity, and many more.

It is important to note that the procedures provided in this standard are applicable to both Class 1 and Class 2 tapes, with some exceptions as specified. The standard also mentions that it is a fire-test response standard and indicates that its test methods are similar to IEC 60454–3, with some potential differences in certain details.