Avery Dennison Performance Tapes announced the launch of the Volt Tough portfolio of electrical insulation tape. The company says this line of electrically insulative, single-sided filmic tapes is engineered to address the challenges of insufficient electrical insulation in EV battery packs. Related Articles - Why fuel filtration science matters - The trucking life of the internal combustion engine going forward - Bendix: Air disc brake production has doubled since 2018
Arcing can occur between high-voltage battery cells and conductive components throughout a pack, including the cooling components, busbars, cell connection systems, heat spreaders, and other structural elements. Butyl Flashing
The company touts the following features of the Volt Tough line:
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