Ampetronic flat copper tape (cable) is the default choice when installing loop cable under floor coverings such as carpet, wood, laminate, tiles or linoleum. The cable will not be visible under most floor coverings and is generally secured to the floor with Printed Warning Tape that alerts tradespeople, such as carpet fitters to its presence.

The tape can attached to feeder cables using crimps or soldering and plastic extrusion is available to cover it in high traffic areas. There are three sizes of flat cable available depending on application. The insulating layer of the cable is bonded to the copper for better handling.

Product Features

• Quick and simple to install
• Discreet installation
• Sealed in adhesive backed film to avoid grounding
• Easy to fold around corners
• A more electrically efficient conductor than standard round cable
• Width: 18mm
• Thickness: 0.1mm
• CSA: 1.8mm²
• Current (Max): 18A
• Length: 50m
• Weight: 0.96Kg

Applications

• Under floor finish - Perimeter loops
• Under floor finish - Multiloops / Phased Arrays
• Can be fitted under most coverings with no effect on the magnetic field.
• Carpet
• Vinyl
• Linoleum
• Wood
• Laminate
• Ceramic & Porcelain Tiles
• On top of metal decking (requires high power driver and appropriate loop design)

Product Specifications

Insulation Properties

• Composition: Polyester Film
• Thickness: 0.050 mm
• Dielectric Strength: 5,000 v
• Heat Class: B (Temperature Resistance up to 130°C)
• Insulation Breakdown Voltage: 5,000 Volts
• Adhesive: Polyacrylate

Conductor Properties

• Composition: Cu min 99.90%
• Density: 8.9g/cm³
• Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 16.8 X 10-6 / K at 25 -100°C
• Electrical Conductivity: 5.8 – 5.89 S/m at 20°C (soft)
• Thermal Conductivity: 385.2 W / Km at 100°C
• Modulus of Elasticity: 117.7 kN / mm²
• Tensile Strength: 250.0 N / cm
• Elongation: 10.0 – 40.0%
• Hardness: 40.0 – 60.0 HV (VPN)

Physical

• Width: 18mm
• Thickness: 0.1mm
• CSA: 1.8mm²
• Current (Max): 18A
• Length: 50m
• Weight: 0.96Kg