Method for applying a shield tape to insulated conductors

A method for applying a shield tape to a plurality of insulated conductors, the shield tape including a conductive layer and an insulating layer, comprising the steps of:

• folding a first edge of the shield tape in a first direction from a central portion of the shield tape while folding a second edge of the shield tape in a second direction opposite the first direction from the central portion of the shield tape;
• applying a fold to the first edge of the shield tape by folding the first edge back over onto the central portion to form a receiving area while wrapping the shield tape around the plurality of conductors;
• tightening the shield tape around the plurality of conductors such that the conductive layer of the shield tape is on the outside of the insulating layer and facing away from the conductors while positioning the receiving area to receive a drain wire;
• installing a drain wire in the receiving area;
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• closing the shield tape around the plurality of conductors and the drain wire to form an enclosure around the plurality of conductors with the second edge overlapping the fold at an outside surface of the enclosure.