tesa 53988-00001-00 Professional Electrical Insulation Tape, PVC, Black, 20 m x 19 mm

Electricians and maintenance crews reach for this tape when they need dependable insulation on splices, terminations, and cable repairs. The tesa 53988-00001-00 Professional delivers a 20-metre roll of black PVC tape, 19 mm wide, with a robust rubber-based adhesive that grips quickly and holds firmly. It handles everyday electrical work in panels, junction boxes, and wiring harnesses, as well as bundling and marking tasks where colour coding matters.

Key specifications

• Material: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) with rubber-based adhesive
• Tape length: 20 m
• Tape width: 19 mm
• Tape thickness: 0.15 mm
• Dielectric strength: 8 kV
• Operating temperature range: -5 °C to +90 °C
• Flame retardancy: self-extinguishing
• Adhesion to steel: 2.5 N/10 mm
• Tensile strength: 25 N/10 mm
• Elongation at break: 180 %
• UV resistance: good
• Certifications: VDE, IEC 60454-3-1 (Type 5)
• RoHS compliant: yes
• Quantity per pack: 1 roll

Why choose it

This tape is built for professional use. The PVC backing is flexible and conforms well to irregular shapes, while the rubber adhesive provides strong initial tack and long-term holding power. Its self-extinguishing property adds safety in electrical applications, and the 8 kV dielectric strength ensures reliable insulation for low-voltage work up to 600 V. The black colour is standard for phase marking and general insulation, and the tape resists UV exposure, moisture, and common chemicals, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Ideal use cases

• Insulating electrical splices and wire connections
• Repairing damaged cable jackets
• Bundling and harnessing wires in control panels
• Colour coding and marking of cables
• General maintenance and repair in industrial, commercial, and residential settings

Good to know

The tape is supplied on a standard 19 mm core and is easy to unwind by hand. It can be torn cleanly without tools, speeding up installation. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain adhesive performance. For best results, apply to clean, dry surfaces with sufficient tension and overlap at least half the tape width.