3M Scotch 2228 Rubber Mastic T...
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3M Scotch 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape, 1 in x 10 ft, Black

3M Scotch 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape, 1 in x 10 ft, Black

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3M Scotch 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape, 1 in x 10 ft, Black

The 3M Scotch 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape is a black rubber mastic tape measuring 1 in x 10 ft, engineered to seal and insulate electrical splices, connections, and cable joints. This rubber mastic tape conforms to irregular surfaces to create a moisture-resistant barrier that helps protect wire connections from the elements and from corrosion. As a rubber mastic tape, it is commonly used by electricians and maintenance professionals for wrapping and sealing splices to help guard against moisture intrusion. This tape is well suited for indoor and outdoor electrical work where a durable, moisture-sealing wrap is needed. Each 3M Scotch 2228 roll ships 1 roll per carton, with 12 rolls per case, making it easy for electricians and maintenance crews to stock multiple rolls for ongoing splicing, sealing, and repair work.

Key Features

  • Tape Size: 1 in x 10 ft roll, sized for wrapping and sealing standard electrical splices and cable joints.
  • Rubber Mastic Material: A rubber-based mastic compound that molds and conforms to irregular surfaces for a tight, gap-free seal.
  • Color: Black, matching standard electrical tape color conventions for easy identification.
  • Moisture Sealing Performance: Formulated to help seal out moisture and protect splices and connectors from corrosion and environmental exposure.
  • Self-Conforming Design: Stretches and conforms around irregular shapes, connectors, and splice bodies for a consistent, reliable seal.
  • Versatile Use: Suitable for sealing and insulating cable splices, connectors, and joints across a variety of electrical applications.
  • Packaging: Supplied 1 roll per carton, 12 rolls per case, for convenient bulk purchasing and inventory stocking.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

  • Electrical Splice Sealing and Insulation
  • Cable Joint Moisture Protection
  • Sealing Connectors in Outdoor and Wet Environments
  • Corrosion Protection for Wire Connections
  • Wire and Cable Wrapping for Moisture Sealing
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Maintenance
  • General Electrical Repair, Splicing, and Renovation Work

Why 3M?

3M is a well-known name in electrical tapes and sealing products, and the Scotch 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape is built to deliver dependable sealing and insulating performance for electrical splices and connections. Its rubber mastic construction conforms to irregular surfaces, while the 1 in x 10 ft roll size and black color make it a practical, easy-to-use choice for electricians and maintenance professionals working on splicing and sealing tasks. Packaged 1 roll per carton and 12 rolls per case, this 3M Scotch tape is easy to keep on hand and ready for ongoing electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work.

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

list_batch:
SPB-20260922
Product Type:
Mastic Tape
Series:
2228
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Electrical Tape
Product Material:
Rubber Mastic
Product Color:
Black
Product Group:
Cable Management & Identification
Application:
Insulation

3M 2228-1X10FT – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is 3M Scotch 2228 rubber mastic tape actually used for on an electrical job?
Scotch 2228 is a rubber mastic tape used to seal and insulate electrical splices, connectors and cable joints. The mastic compound molds around irregular shapes, so it fills the voids around a connector body instead of bridging over them like a thin vinyl tape would. Typical use is moisture sealing on splices, outdoor and wet-location connectors, and corrosion protection on wire connections.
2) Can I use 2228 mastic tape on its own, or do I need vinyl tape over it?
Mastic tape like the 2228 is the sealing layer, not the finish layer. Standard electrical practice is to wrap the mastic over the splice to fill and seal it, then overwrap with a vinyl electrical tape to take abrasion and hold the mastic in place. The 2228 handles the moisture seal and insulation; the vinyl gives you the jacket.
3) Is 3M 2228 suitable for outdoor and buried or wet-location splices?
It is made for indoor and outdoor electrical work where a moisture-sealing wrap is needed, including sealing connectors in outdoor and wet environments and protecting cable joints against moisture intrusion and corrosion. The conformable mastic is what makes the seal, so it has to be stretched and pressed tight around the connector with no gaps.
4) What is the exact part number and color for ordering the 3M Scotch 2228 mastic tape?
Order 3M part number 2228-1X10FT, the Scotch 2228 series rubber mastic tape in black, 1 inch by 10 feet. Black matches normal electrical tape color convention, so it blends with the vinyl overwrap on a finished splice.
5) What is the difference between rubber mastic tape and regular vinyl electrical tape?
Vinyl electrical tape is a thin, elastic insulating film meant for jacketing and color coding. Rubber mastic such as the 2228 is a thick, putty-like rubber compound that flows into irregular surfaces and fuses to itself to form a void-free moisture barrier. If the job is a bare taped splice indoors, vinyl alone is usual. If water, condensation, or corrosion is in play, you want mastic underneath and vinyl over it.
6) Will 2228 mastic tape seal around an irregular shape like a split bolt or a lug?
That is the point of it. The mastic stretches and conforms around connectors, splice bodies and irregular shapes, filling the sharp steps a flat tape would tent over. On a split bolt, build the mastic up over the sharp edges first so the finished wrap is smooth before the vinyl overwrap goes on.
7) Where can I get the full technical data for 3M Scotch 2228?
3M publishes a spec sheet for the 2228 series covering the complete technical data. It is linked from the product's documentation, and that document is the reference for detailed electrical and physical property values.
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