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    Cold-Shrink Tubing

    Create a permanent seal without applying heat. Also known as cold-shrink tubing, this tubing has a removable spiral-wound core. Slide the tubing over wire and cable and pull out the core. When the core is removed, the tubing contracts and conforms to the underlying cable. The length shrinks by several inches. Made of rubber, it resists chemicals including acids, alkalies, and ozone. Resistant to UV, it won’t fade or discolor when exposed to sunlight.
    Dielectric strength is the maximum voltage a material can handle before it starts to breakdown.
    EPDMAbout EPDM
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cold-Shrink Tubing.
    EPDM tubing resists tearing and abrasion better than silicone rubber tubing, making it more durable. It meets ANSI C119.1 for water seal requirements and can be submerged.
    ID
    Lg.
    Before
    Shrinking
    Min. After
    Shrinking
    Flexibility
    Before
    Shrinking
    Max.
    Covered
    For Max.
    Voltage, V AC
    Color
    Shrink
    Ratio
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    0.55"0.31"Flexible6"2"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K203000000
    0.66"0.19"Flexible6"2"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K20400000
    0.82"0.1"Flexible8"3"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K8100000
    0.94"0.4"Flexible8"3"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K8200000
    1.18"0.55"Flexible9"5"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K8300000
    1.18"0.55"Flexible11"7"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K8400000
    1.38"0.67"Flexible6"2"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K8500000
    1.38"0.67"Flexible12"8"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K8600000
    1.38"0.67"Flexible16"12"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K8700000
    1.94"0.95"Flexible6"2"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K8800000
    1.94"0.95"Flexible12"8"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K8900000
    1.94"0.95"Flexible18"14"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K9100000
    2.67"1.27"Flexible6"2"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K9200000
    2.67"1.27"Flexible9"5"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K9300000
    2.67"1.27"Flexible18"14"1,000Black2:1365-40 to 190ANSI C119.16341K94000000
    Silicone RubberAbout Silicone Rubber
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cold-Shrink Tubing.
    Silicone rubber tubing withstands a wider temperature range without degrading than EPDM rubber tubing. It is also more flexible for use in tight spaces.
    ID
    Lg.
    Before
    Shrinking
    Min. After
    Shrinking
    Flexibility
    Before
    Shrinking
    Max.
    Covered
    For Max.
    Voltage, V AC
    Color
    Shrink
    Ratio
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    0.56"0.3"Flexible6.5"3"1,000Gray2:1550-65 to 5006341K202000000
    0.72"0.37"Flexible7.5"4"1,000Gray2:1550-65 to 5006341K20100000

    Cold-Shrink Tubing End Caps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cold-Shrink Tubing End Caps.
    With a spiral-wound core, these end caps form a permanent seal on the end of your crimped wire or cable without heat or tools. Slide them on, pull out the core, and they conform to the end of your connection, creating a seal that insulates and protects against water, dust, and abrasion. They’re sometimes even used to seal the ends of pipes and wire rope.
    EPDM—Made of EPDM, these caps won’t become brittle from ozone or chemicals such as acids and alkalis. They also won’t fade in the sun.
    ID
    Before
    Shrinking
    Min. After
    Shrinking
    Min. Wall Thk.
    After Shrinking
    Min. Lg. After
    Shrinking
    Shrink
    Ratio
    Color
    Material
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    0.82"0.46"0.18"2.38"2:1BlackEPDM
    		-40 to 220ANSI C119.16342N11000000
    1.12"0.63"0.18"2.84"2:1BlackEPDM
    		-40 to 220ANSI C119.16342N1200000
    1.94"1.02"0.14"3.24"2:1BlackEPDM
    		-40 to 220ANSI C119.16342N1300000
    3.32"1.79"0.14"3.95"2:1BlackEPDM
    		-40 to 220ANSI C119.16342N1400000
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