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Gala Self Fusing Tape is electrical tape made of premium grade silicone rubber. It is an ideal tape for
insulation protection in the power industry, suitable for Extra High voltage and can work continuously
at H-class high temperature 180°C. The tape has good insulation, moisture resistant, flame retardant
and sealing property.

Features & Benefits

Excellence insulation, ozone, UV and aging resistant.
Easy to install by hand, no need heating and special tools.
High reliability with excellent physical, chemical and electrical property.
Self fusing without adhesive, removed without residue, convenient for maintenance.
Flame retardant.
Mechanical vibration reduction.
Colour : Grey

Diagram

Selection Chart

Gala Code	Width (mm)	Thickness (mm)	Length (m)
GSSFT-01	63.5 ± 1.5	0.76 ± 0.05	11 ± 0.2

* Self fusing tape required quantity depends on the conductor size.

Technical Specification

Properties	Typical Value	Test Method
Tensile Strength	≥ 5.5 N/mm² (MPa)	ASTM D412
Elongation	≥ 300%	ASTM D412
Hardness	40 ± 5 Shore A	ASTM D2240
Continuous Operating Temperature	-60°C to 250°C	IEC 216
Dielectric Strength	≥ 25 kV/mm	ASTM D149
Density	≥ 1.1 g/cm³	ASTM D792
Volume Resistance	1 x 10¹⁴ Ohm.cm (min.)	ASTM D257

Appliation Range

Insulation protection to substation, bare parts of the power plant and bus-bar in main network.
Insulation and fireproof for large cables and irregular shape conductor.
Insulation protection for power system in places where fire can’t be used, like mine, oil field and chemical industry.
Insulation protection and fireproof of cable joint and bus-bar.