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    About Heat-Shrink Tubing
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    Find tubing with the right shrink ratio, flexibility, and dielectric strength. Plus, compare materials by chemical resistance temperature, and more.

    Harsh-Environment Heat-Shrink Tubing Assortments

    Maintain a supply of tubing in a variety of sizes and materials that withstands harsh conditions such as abrasion, moisture, and chemicals.
    Compartmented Plastic Boxes
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heat-Shrink Tubing. Harsh-Environment Heat-Shrink Tubing Assortments, Compartmented Plastic Boxes.
    FEP—FEP tubing is high strength to resist abrasion, cuts, tears, and chemicals.
    Polyolefin—Polyolefin is for general purpose use.
    PTFE—PTFE has excellent abrasion resistance and withstands higher temperatures than other tubing.
    PVC—PVC tubing has excellent resistance to chemicals, oil, and acids.
    PVDF—PVDF resists abrasion, cuts, and tears.
    Adhesive Mount—Adhesive-mount polyolefin creates a water-resistant seal; the adhesive melts when heated and bonds to the underlying surface.
    Includes
    Material
    Mount
    Type
    No. of
    Pieces
    Lg.
    Shrink Ratio
    Shrink Temp.,
    ° F
    Performance
    Color
    Each
    0.05"-0.75" ID Before Shrinking of Polyolefin (41 pieces, 9 sizes)
    0.05"-0.75" ID Before Shrinking of PVC (18 pieces, 9 sizes)
    0.05"-0.38" ID Before Shrinking of PVDF (14 pieces, 7 sizes)
    0.17"-0.25" ID Before Shrinking Nylon Butt Splices (3 sizes, 3 each)
    0.29"-0.6" ID Before Shrinking Polyolefin End Caps (6 pieces, 3 sizes)    		Polyolefin, PVC, PVDF—821/2 ft.2:1, 2.5:1195 to 340Chemical Resistant, Abrasion ResistantBlack, Blue, Brown, Clear, Gray, Green, Red, White, Yellow8061K1130000000
    0.05"-1" ID Before Shrinking of Polyolefin (49 pieces, 10 sizes)
    0.25"-1" ID Before Shrinking of Polyolefin with Adhesive Lining (52 pieces, 5 sizes)
    0.05"-0.75" ID Before Shrinking of PVC (18 pieces, 9 sizes)
    0.05"-0.08" ID Before Shrinking of PTFE (17 pieces, 5 sizes)
    0.05"-0.38" ID Before Shrinking of PVDF (14 pieces, 7 sizes)
    0.03"-0.12" ID Before Shrinking of FEP (22 pieces, 6 sizes)
    0.17"-0.25" ID Before Shrinking Nylon Butt Splices (3 sizes, 12 each)
    0.29"-0.6" ID Before Shrinking Polyolefin End Caps (6 pieces, 3 sizes)    		FEP, Polyolefin, PTFE, PVC, PVDFAdhesive1811", 1/2 ft.1.2:1, 1.5:1, 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1195 to 485Chemical Resistant, Abrasion Resistant, Moisture ResistantBlack, Blue, Brown, Clear, Gray, Green, Red, White, Yellow8061K114000000
    0.06"-0.5" ID Before Shrinking of Polyolefin (42 pieces, 7 sizes)
    0.13"-1" ID Before Shrinking of Polyolefin with Adhesive Lining (16 pieces/6 sizes)
    0.06"-0.5" ID Before Shrinking of PVC (14 pieces, 7 sizes)
    0.17"-0.5" ID Before Shrinking of PVDF (14 pieces, 7 sizes)
    0.03"-0.12" ID Before Shrinking of FEP (14 pieces, 7 sizes)
    0.17"-0.25" ID Before Shrinking Nylon Butt Splices (3 Sizes, 4 each)    		FEP, Polyolefin, PVC, PVDFAdhesive1121/2 ft.1.2:1, 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:1195 to 395Chemical Resistant, Abrasion Resistant, Moisture ResistantBlack, Blue, Brown, Clear, Gray, Green, Red, White, Yellow8061K115000000

    Continuous-Flex Abrasion-Resistant Heat-Shrink Tubing

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heat-Shrink Tubing. Continuous-Flex Abrasion-Resistant Heat-Shrink Tubing.
    Often used in automated applications such as robotics, this highly flexible tubing withstands continuous motion without cracking and tearing. Made of silicone rubber, it resists abrasion and chemicals, and withstands temperatures up to 390° F. Its flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
    Dielectric Strength—Dielectric strength is the maximum voltage a material can handle before it starts to breakdown. The higher the dielectric strength of a material, the better it is for preventing electricity, heat, or signal from dissipating from wire and cable.
    ID
    1 ft. Long
    2 ft. Long
    5 ft. Long
    Before
    Shrinking
    Min. After
    Shrinking
    Min. Wall Thk.
    After Shrinking
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Shrink
    Temp., ° F
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Color
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Silicone Rubber
     
    1.7:1 Shrink Ratio
    0.12"0.07"0.06"200275-55 to 390UL 2556 VW-1
    		Gray2868N110000002868N120000002868N130000000
    0.2"0.11"0.06"200275-55 to 390UL 2556 VW-1
    		Gray2868N21000002868N22000002868N23000000
    0.31"0.17"0.06"200275-55 to 390UL 2556 VW-1
    		Gray2868N31000002868N320000002868N33000000
    0.39"0.24"0.06"200275-55 to 390UL 2556 VW-1
    		Gray2868N41000002868N42000000———0
    0.59"0.35"0.06"200275-55 to 390UL 2556 VW-1
    		Gray2868N51000002868N52000000———0
     

    Moisture-Seal Heat-Shrink Tubing

    Create a water-resistant seal—this tubing has an adhesive lining that melts when the tubing is heated and bonds to the underlying surface. Choose tubing with a larger shrink ratio to cover irregularly shaped objects or cable assemblies that have a large size difference between the cable and connector.
    2.5:1 Shrink Ratio
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heat-Shrink Tubing. Moisture-Seal Heat-Shrink Tubing.
    Semi-Rigid—Semi-rigid tubing bends only slightly.
    SAE AMS-DTL-23053/4 Class 1—SAE AMS-DTL-23053/4 Class 1 tubing meets requirements for material quality and color.
    Dielectric Strength—Dielectric strength is the maximum voltage a material can handle before it starts to breakdown. The higher the dielectric strength of a material, the better it is for preventing electricity, heat, or signal from dissipating from wire and cable.
    ID
    4 ft. Long
    Before
    Shrinking
    Min. After
    Shrinking
    Min. Wall Thk.
    After Shrinking
    Shrink
    Temp., ° F
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Specs. Met
    Certification
    Color
    Each
    Polyolefin
     
    Semi-Rigid
    0.19"0.06"0.04"275-65 to 230900SAE AMS-DTL-23053/4 Class 1UL Recognized Component
    		Gray73115K72000000
     

    Moisture-Seal Wrap for Heat-Shrink Tubing

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heat-Shrink Tubing Seal Wrap. Moisture-Seal Wrap for Heat-Shrink Tubing.
    Use this wrap with heat-shrink tubing to create a moisture-resistant seal. Apply it like tape around wire and cable, and slide the tubing over the wrap. The wrap melts when tubing is heated and bonds to the underlying surface.
    Butyl—Butyl rubber wrap seals larger gaps than TPE rubber and nylon plastic wrap, so it’s better for protecting irregular shapes or items with deep grooves. However, it doesn’t withstand temperatures as high.
    Dielectric Strength—Dielectric strength is the maximum voltage a material can handle before it starts to breakdown. The higher the dielectric strength of a material, the better it is for preventing electricity, heat, or signal from dissipating from wire and cable.
    1 ft. Long
    5 ft. Long
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Color
    Clarity
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Each
    Each
    Butyl
    0.062"1"GrayOpaque-40 to 1902501428T3000001428T4000000
     

    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.
    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

    Heat-Shrink Cable Splitters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heat-Shrink Tubing Splitters. Heat-Shrink Cable Splitters, Style H.

    Style H

    Also known as breakout boots, these splitters insulate and seal the point where wire splits off from cable. An adhesive lining melts when the splitter is heated and bonds to the underlying surface, creating a water-resistant seal.
    Split End ID
    Style
    For No.
    of Wires
    Before
    Shrinking
    After
    Shrinking
    Min. Wall Thk.
    After Shrinking
    Min. Lg. After
    Shrinking
    Shrink
    Ratio
    Flexibility
    For Cable
    Shape
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Material
    Shrink
    Temp., ° F
    Each
    H40.4"0.1"0.06"4.4"4:1FlexibleFlat-65 to 275GrayPolyolefin25073575K93000000
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