78-8113-5098-8 Rev F 3
Instructions For Tape Shielded Cable

2.0 Prepare Cable

2.1 Check to be sure cable size fits within kit range as shown in Table 1.
2.2 Prepare cable using dimensions shown in Figure 1. Be Sure To allow for depTh of Terminal
lug. If necessary to prevent tape shield from unrolling, hold down edge with a single wrap of 3M™ EMI
Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181.
NOTE: Provide additional 1/4" (6 mm) exposed conductor distance to account for growth during crimping of
ALUMINUM lugs or connectors.
NOTE: It is imperative to remove all remnants of the semi-con layer, even if the semi-con layer comes off as one
layer. There should not be any remaining black areas, or particles, on the cable insulation layer.
2.3 Select a Scotch® Mastic Sealing Strip 2230 from kit and remove white release liners. Using light tension, apply
a Single wrap of mastic around the cable jacket 1/4" (6 mm) from cut edge (Figure 1). Cut off excess.
Jacket Removal Length
6 3/4" (171 mm)
2" (51 mm)
Semi-Con
Tape Shield
Depth Of Terminal Lug + Growth Allowance
1"(25 mm)
Cable Jacket
1/4" (6 mm)
1ST Scotch® Mastic Strip 2230
Figure 1