Automotive Wire Harness Tape Selection

Start with the vehicle location, cable jacket and purpose of the wrap. A tape for securing a harness during assembly may face different requirements from one used on a vehicle HVAC line.

Compare tape constructions

Polyester Cloth Wire Harness Tape has a woven PET backing and a hot-melt adhesive. Review this construction for wrapping engine-compartment harnesses, bundling bumper cables or securing harnesses during assembly.

Wire Harness Aluminum Foil Tape combines aluminum foil, fiberglass and silicone adhesive. Review the foil construction when the drawing calls for it on vehicle wiring, HVAC lines or coolant pipelines.

PVC Insulation Tape (Premium) uses PVC film and natural rubber adhesive. Review it where the application calls for PVC tape for wire harnessing, maintenance or identification.

Define the trial conditions

Record the cable jacket material and finish, harness diameter, wrap pattern and overlap. Separate the temperature at installation from the conditions the harness will face in service. If the drawing specifies abrasion, electrical or other performance tests, send the test method and pass criteria. Trial the tape on the intended cable jacket and geometry.

What to send for a quote

Include the intended vehicle location, drawing or representative photo, finished roll width and length, required tests, quantity and delivery destination.