tesa® Professional 53988 tesaflex Electrical Insulating Tape

tesaflex 53988 Soft PVC Insulation Tape, certified according to IEC 60454-3-1 / 5 Norm


Product description

The electric insulation tape tesaflex 53988 is a reliable helper for electricians, mechanics and other handymen. It is characterized by its relatively thick base material, a high degree of flexibility and a very good adhesive performance (even on steel and at low temperatures). The PVC insulation tape is not only suited for insulating and marking wires but also for repairs and bundling. Since it is available in many colors – red, blue, brown, black, white, gray, green, yellow and yellow-green -, it can also be used as a marking adhesive tape. tesaflex 53988 is certified according to all relevant standards and can be used easily.


Product details and specifications

Application Fields

  • Ideally suited for electrical applications, e.g. insulating or marking wires
  • Certified according to IEC 60454-3-1 (VDE, IMQ, SEMKO), VOC-certified, RoHS 2.0 and REACH conform
  • Thick backing material (150 μm)
  • High dielectric breakdown voltage (7.000 V)
  • Heat-resistant up to +90° C
  • Available in many different colors and dimensions
Backing material soft PVC
Total thickness 150 µm
Type of adhesive natural rubber
Elongation at break 150 %
Tensile strength 25 N/cm
Electrical power protection up to 7,000 V
Tack very good
Temperature resistance short term 90 °C
Adhesive strength Standard adhesion
Softener resistance good
Ageing resistance (UV) good
Dielectric breakdown voltage 7,000 V
Hand tearability good
Water resistance medium
Easy to remove no
Abrasion resistance good
Humidity resistance good
Adhesion to Steel 2.5 N/cm

Certificates

  • VDE, IMQ, SEMKO, IEC 60454-3-1
tesa® products prove their impressive quality day in, day out in demanding conditions and are regularly subjected to strict controls. All technical information and data above mentioned are provided to the best of our knowledge on the basis of our practical experience. They shall be considered as average values and are not appropriate for a specification. Therefore tesa SE can make no warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The user is responsible for determining whether the tesa® product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application. If you are in any doubt, our technical staff will be glad to support you.
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Product comparison

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Total thickness
150 µm
130 µm
Type of adhesive
natural rubber
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Backing material
soft PVC
soft PVC
Last updated on 24 Sep 2026