New developments in the insulating of electrical conductors by tape wrapping

Wire taping as means of applying insulation to conductors has been around for many years; however, a great deal of this process is still art. The objectives of this paper are to survey the wire wrapping process in detail and attempt to reduce some wire taping art to a science. A mathematical model of the process will be presented which can be utilized to determine head speeds, taping angles, and optimum tape widths as well as material yields. Tapes and laminates, their application, and consideration of material properties to the taping process are discussed.