3 Heat Shrink Tubing Selection Guide 3M Heat Shrink Tubing Selection Guide SHRINK TEMP. (Min.) SHRINK RATIO DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (V/mil) VOLUME RESISTIVITY (ohm-cm) TENSILE STRENGTH (PSI) STANDARD SIZES EXPANDED DIAMETER OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE MATERIAL/ TYPICAL APPLICATIONS PRODUCT ™ –55°C to +135°C 212°F 100°C 2:1 3/64" to 4" 900 10 15 2400 –55°C to +135°C 212°F 100°C 2:1 3/64" to 4" 900 10 15 2400 Single-Wall Polyolefin Tubing Flexible Polyolefin General purpose flame retardant insulation for UL, CSA and MIL-DTL-23053/5 applications; cable and component covering. Class 1 = opaque colors; Class 2 = clear. FP-301VW Highly Flame-Retardant, Flexible Polyolefin Insulation applications, flame-retardant applications requiring UL VW-1 and CSA OFT, fire-resistant wiring. FP-301 VFP-876 Very Flexible Polyolefin Terminal insulation, low shrink-temperature applications. –55°C to +135°C 212°F 100°C 2:1 3/64" to 2" 800 10 14 2100 SFTW-203 Very Flexible Polyolefin Shrink-fit jacketing and insulation of flexible wire bundles and temperature-sensitive components. –55°C to +135°C 212°F 100°C 3:1 1/16" to 1 1/2" 700 10 15 2600 SFTW-202 GYS Green and Yellow Striped, 2:1 very flexible polyolefin, primarily used for ground wire identification. –55°C to +135°C 212°F 100°C 2:1 1/8" to 3/4" 700 10 14 2600 CP-221 Commercial Grade Polyolefin Terminal strip wire markers and general purpose insulation. –55°C to +125°C 250°F 121°C 2:1 3/64" to 2" 550 10 14 1800 Adhesive-Lined, Polyolefin Tubing MW Multiple Wall Polyolefin Insulation, strain relief and sealing of electrical connections, wire splices and components. –55°C to +110°C 275°F 135°C 2.5:1 1/8" to 1" 900 10 15 2200 EPS-200 Environmental Protection Sleeve Insulation, strain relief and environmental protection of electrical wire bundles and components. Environmental Protection Sleeve Insulation, strain relief and environmental protection for automotive and marine wire bundles and splices. –55°C to +110°C 250°F 121°C 2:1 1/8" to 2" 800 10 14 2100 –55°C to +110°C 250°F 121°C 3:1 1/8" to 1-1/2" 700 10 14 2100 Environmental Protection Sleeve Insulation, strain relief and environmental protection for sealing voids in multiple wire bundles for automotive and marine applications. Semi-Rigid Multiple Wall Terminal Protection Sleeve Insulation, strain relief and environmental protection. Uses include the manufacture of heat shrink butt connectors, ring terminals and fork terminals. All-Weather, Heat-Shrinkable, Dual Wall, Polyolefin Tubing for Automotive Wire Harnesses –55°C to +110°C 250°F 121°C 4:1 .300" to .700" 700 10 14 1900 –55°C to +110°C 275°F 135°C .183" to .330" 900 10 14 2500 –55°C to +110°C 250°F 121°C 4:1 4:1 .220" to .700" 500 1014 2450 1900 EPS-300 EPS-400 TMW TES SMS Special Purpose Tubing KYNAR® Polyvinylidene Fluoride Heat-resistant transparent insulation and marking for electronic and appliance applications. –55°C to +175°C 347°F 175°C 2:1 3/64" to 2" 900 10 14 5500 NST Modified Neoprene Insulation and abrasion resistant covering of wiring and cable harnesses. Oil resistant coverings. –70°C to +121°C 275°F 135°C 2:1 1/8" to 3" 800 10 12 2100 VTN-200 Fluoroelastomer Synthetic fuel and hydraulic oil resistant applications, high-temperature coverings. –55°C to +200°C 347°F 175°C 2:1 1/8" to 2" 500 10 12 2400 PSTH Flexible Elastomeric Polyester Designed for harsh operating conditions. –55°C to +150°C 338°F 170°C 2:1 3/16" to 2 1/2" 500 10 14 2200 Heavy-Duty Tubing MDT Medium-Duty Excellent abrasion, corrosion and environmental protection. Flame retardant. –55°C to +110°C 250°F 121°C 3:1 .400" to 4.30" 500 10 14 2400 HDT Heavy-Duty Fabricated from specially formulated cross-linked polyolefin, assuring long-term environmental protection. Highly chemical, abrasion and split resistant. –55°C to +110°C 250°F 121°C 3:1 .300" to 7.00" 500 10 14 2400 CCT Adhesive-lined, 3:1 flexible polyolefin for sealing and insulating CATV connections. –55°C to +110°C 250°F 121°C 3:1 .400" to 3.00" 500 10 14 2000 BBI Bus Bar Tubing, Designed for insulating rectangular, square, or round bus bar rated 5 kV through 35 kV. –55°C to +110°C 250°F 121°C 2.38" to 10.28" 550 10 13 2200 Technical information provided consists of typical product data and should not be used for specification purposes. Unless otherwise noted, all tests are performed at room temperature. Kynar® Elf Atochem North America, Inc. FUEL & OIL RESISTANCE SOLVENT RESISTANCE RESISTANCE TO ACIDS AND ALKALIS 3 Good Exc. Exc. MIL-DTL-23053/5, Class 1, 2; AMS-3636 & 3637; UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227; ABS 400 +1, –10 1.5 Self-Extinguish meets UL 224 VW-1 Test Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Exc. Exc. MIL-DTL-23053/5, Class 3; UL File E-39100, VW-1; CSA LR38227, OFT 450 5 1.3 Self-Extinguish meets UL 224 All-Tubing Flame Test Non-Corrosive Good 2 Good Exc. Exc. MIL-R-46846, Type V; UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227, MIL-DTL-23053/5 400 5 1.29 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Good Exc. MIL-DTL-23053/5*, Class 1; UL File E-48398; CSA LR38227 400 5 1.29 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Good Exc. MIL-DTL-23053/5, Class 1; UL File E-48398; CSA LR38227 400 5 1.1 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 4 Good Good Exc. 400 +1, –10 1.0 Non-Flame Retardant Non-Corrosive Good 7 Good Good Exc. MIL-DTL-23053/4, Class 1; AMS-3634; UL File E-157227 450 +1, –5 1.3 Self-Extinguish meets UL 224 All-Tubing Flame Test (jacket) Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Good Exc. MIL-DTL-23053/4, Class 2; UL File E-39100 450 +1, –15 1.3 Self-Extinguish meets UL 224 All-Tubing Flame Test (jacket) Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Good Exc. MIL-DTL-23053/4, Class 3; UL File E-157227; ABS 400 +1, –10 1.25 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 7 Good Good Exc. UL File E-157227 400 +1, –10 1.0 Non-Flame Retardant Non-Corrosive Good 7 Good Good Exc. UL File E-157227 450 350 +0, -10 +0, -10 0.97 1.25 TES Non-Flame Retardant Non-Corrosive SMS Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good Good TES 5 Good SMS 3 Good Good Good Exc. Exc. ESB-M99D56-Ford MS-DB56-Chrysler 350 +1, –10 1.7 Self-Extinguish meets UL 224 VW-1 Test Non-Corrosive Exc. 10 Exc. Exc. Exc. MIL-DTL-23053/18, Class 1; MIL-DTL23053/8; AMS-3632; UL File E-39100, VW-1, E69751;CSA LR38227 OFT 500 +1, –10 1.3 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Exc. 1 Exc. Good Exc. MIL-R-46846, Type I, Class 1; MIL-DTL-23053/1, Class 1, 2; AMS-3623, SC-X-15112 450 +1, –10 1.7 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Exc. 4 Exc. Exc. Exc. MIL-R-46846, Type III, Class 1; MIL-DTL-23053/13 350 +2, –8 1.6 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Exc. 4 Exc. Exc. Exc. SC-X15111C; meets the functional requirements of MIL-DTL-23053/16 475 +1, –10 1.28 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 8 Good Good Exc. MIL-DTL-23053/15, Class 2; ABS 475 +1, –10 1.28 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 9 Good Good Exc. MIL-DTL-23053/15, Class 1; ABS 400 +1, –10 1.30 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 8 Good Good Exc. 575 +0, –10 1.20 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 8 Good Good Exc. 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