Here at 3M, we’ve been in the electrical tape trade since 1946 – but with so many great Scotch™ products to choose, which one is right for your project?

Accurate information about the state of your MV grid can help protect your customers - and your repuation - against the steep costs of outages, repair work and lost productivity.

One of those everyday pieces of equipment in the electrician’s toolbox and something so easy to take for granted.

Growing demand for more electrical power worldwide, coupled with the growth in the renewables sector means demand for high voltage (HV) products - including joints & terminations - is on the increase

Scotland’s first new electricity conductor in almost 30 years has gone live, delivering power from an offshore wind generation plant to South Ayrshire via a sub-sea cable.

Our Cold Shrink low voltage joints utilises our tool free cold shrink technology where no heat is required for its application.

The 3M™ Cold Shrink Super Premium joint is the next generation of cable jointing from 3M™, comprising of a 1 piece factory pre-assembled joint body, copper screen sleeve and outer protection.

The 3M™ Cable Abandonment kit comes complete with all the components required to abandon cables either temporarily or permanently.

3M™ Cold Shrink End Caps environmentally seal and mechanically protect exposed cable ends using no tools, mastics or tapes.

3M invented cold shrink technology over 40 years ago, our cold applied products utilise the unique cold shrink delivery system.

Our cold shrink range is an effective alternative to heat shrink based methods and can be used in Indoor applications rated up to & including 1.9/3.3kV.

Power premium joints offers a built in semi conductive electrode. Eliminating additional installation steps, there for delivering even more consistence.

Born out of our unparalleled experience in the development of Cold Shrink technology, this fully integrated premium cable termination offers the greatest simplicity and flexibility in our range.

Fully Integrated Premium Cable Termination Offers The Greatest Simplicity And Flexibility In Our Range

3M™ Scotchcast economy resin joint is our no nonsense resin joint replacing our BK joints. Comprising of a two part shell and our standard close mix two part resin bag.

3M™ Scotchcast™ Hazard Area LV Resin Joints are flame retardant, halogen free, and virtually unaffected by immersion in either hydro-carbons or chemical solvents.

3M’s part integrated Cold Shrink termination is part of our standard range. It offers a viable cost-based alternative to heat shrink cable terminating technology.

3M’s part integrated Cold Shrink termination is part of our standard range. It offers a viable cost-based alternative to heat shrink cable terminating technology.

3M has been supplying products to the UK’s rail industry for more than a quarter of a century and have considerable rail experience across other countries too.

Today, installations of 3M ACCR help deliver power to millions of consumers and businesses worldwide. It also happens to be a great example of what 3M does well develop innovative technology that deals with real-world challenges.

The addition of the STFF Shield will allow standard joints and accessories to be installed in areas such as underground rail, tunnels, and any application where flame retardant, low toxicity products are required.

Our cold applied products utilize the unique cold shrink delivery system, designed to make cable jointing, insulating, termination and abandonment as simple as possible.

Today, 3M electrical products can be found in an increasingly diverse range of situations, including rail networks, wind farms and within the oil and gas industry.

The growth in power demand shows no sign of slowing in the UK and with recent changes in EU policy to drive innovation, the pressure is on the UK power utilities to meet demand.

Today’s range of tapes and other electrical accessories from 3M is the culmination of a track record of innovation stemming back some 70 years. Importantly, that range continues to evolve, with improvements to existing products

As a result of continuous development and refinement over 40 years, only 3M can offer you a choice in cold shrink technology.

3M is sponsoring SPARKS Magazine’s Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition and hosting the grand final at its Bracknell headquarters.