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Varnished Cambric Tapes

We stock and distribute varnished cambric (varnished cloth) tapes without adhesive for high temperature electrical insulation.

The tapes are made by Nitto, a Japanese company that has been making electrical insulating products for 107 years. 

Varnished cambric tapes

Free shipping 

Lowest cost per foot compared to other brands

Stocked in Houston, Texas
To the 48 contiguous states
Shipped by UPS, FedEx ground or USPS with tracking number.

Other products

Glass cloth tapes

Glass cloth insulating tapes

For high temperature tapes with adhesive please visit: 

https://www.flo-tapes.com/products/glass-cloth-adhesive-tapes

Our Purpose

Provide industrial end users with a reliable quality varnished cambric tape. 

Technical Data

01

Varnished cloth tape

Without adhesive

For electrical insulation

Model VCT-Y

Structure: 

Cotton cloth saturated with cured oil-based varnish

Applications:

Wrapping of bus bars, conductors, connectors, motor leads, transformer windings. 

 

This non-adhesive tape allows for easier and cleaner re-entry to wiring during maintenance or replacement of electric equipment.

 

Other cloth materials available:

Tetron®, Glass Cloth, Epoxy Ester Glass Cloth, Silicone Varnished Glass Cloth, Silicone Rubber Glass Cloth. 

02

Tape size:

Thickness:  0.18mm | 7.09 mils

Width: 19mm | 3/4 in.

Length: 50m | 164 ft.

Color: Birch

Roll size:

Width: 3/4"

Diameter: 4.5"

Core (spool) diameter: 1.5" 

Weight: 

Origin:  Japan

Lot traceability:  Yes

 

Other sizes available by special order:

 

Thickness: 0.25mm | 9.84 mils

Width: 13mm | 1/2" and 25mm | 1"

03

Properties

​Tensile strength: 146.6 N/15mm

Elongation: 3.5%
Breakdown Voltage: 

Normal: 10.7 kV

After 10min. at 105ºC: 5.7 kV​​

Note: Data represents measured values and not guaranteed values. They do not guarantee compatibility with the applications mentioned under all conditions. End user is responsible for verifying compatibility in their particular application prior to use. 

Why Choose Us

Quality

Our products are made by Nitto, a Japanese company that has been making electrical  insulating products since 1918  (107 years ago in 2025). 

Customer Loyalty

We prioritize our customers' needs.

Fast Shipping

Quick order processing for your urgent projects.

Get in Touch

Your source for high quality varnished cloth tapes

800 Town and Country Blvd.

Suite 500

Houston, TX 77024

713-501-0788

varnishedtapes.com

 

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