3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing and Devices Product Catalog Trusted Technology, Reliable Protection and Insulation
Table of Contents Selection Guide.........................................................................................................................................2 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................5 3M™ Single-Wall Polyolefin Tubing.......................................................................................................7 FP-301 Tubing.................................
Table of Contents (continued) 3MTM Heavy-Duty Tubing .....................................................................................................................26 MDT Tubing............................................................................................................................................27 Medium-duty polyolefin tubing. HDT Tubing.............................................................................................................................................
Shrink Temp. (Min.) Shrink Ratio Standard Sizes Expanded Diameter Dielectric Strength (V/mil) Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm) Tensile Strength (PSI) FP-301 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.
Specific Gravity Corrosive Effect Abrasion Resistance Flexibility (see note below) Fuel & Oil Resistance Solvent Resistance Resistance To Acids and Alkalis 1.3 Self-Extinguish meets UL 224 All-Tubing Flame Test (except clear) Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Exc. Exc. SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class 1, 2; UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227; ABS 400 +1, –10 1.5 Self-Extinguish meets UL Non-Corrosive 224 VW-1 Test Good 3 Good Exc. Exc.
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3 Heat Shrink Products 3MTM Heat Shrink Products provide a uniquely effective means of applying skintight insulating and protective coverings for a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical applications. 3M is committed to providing its customers with quality, service and quick delivery. Our people are professionally trained in the use of 3M’s heat shrink products, so they can assist you with information and guide you to the right product for your specific needs.
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3M™ Single-Wall Polyolefin Tubing • Meets UL/CSA specifications • Meets military specifications • Flame retardant • Abrasion and tear resistant • Chemical and solvent resistant • 135°C (275°F) continuous operating temperature • Easily marked • Choice of colors and sizes 7
3 Heat Shrink Tubing FP-301 Flexible Polyolefin; Shrink Ratio 2:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing FP-301 offers an outstanding balance of electrical, physical and chemical properties for a wide variety of industrial and military applications. Rated for 135°C (275°F) continuous operation, all FP-301 tubing is split resistant, mechanically tough, easily marked and resists cold flow. FP-301 tubing meets AMSDTL-23053/5* Class 1 & 2 requirements.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing Kits FP-301 Heat Shrink Tubing Kits and Refill Packs; Shrink Ratio 2:1 Product Description The 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing Kits FP-301 are a versatile assortment of flexible polyolefin heat shrink tubing. The kits are available in two different types: Assorted Colors or Black only. Each box is 7" x 11" x 2 1/2" (177.7 x 279.3 x 63.4 mm) of rugged translucent plastic with product and installation information on the cover.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing FP-301VW Flexible Polyolefin; Shrink Ratio 2:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing FP-301VW has the same outstanding balance of electrical, physical and chemical properties as FP-301 tubing and is specially engineered for excellent flame resistance. FP-301VW tubing meets AMSDTL-23053/5*, Class 3 requirements. It is UL Recognized and CSA Certified at 600 volts at 125°C (UL File Nos. E-39100 and VW-1; CSA No. 38227, OFT).
3 Heat Shrink Tubing VFP-876 Very Flexible Polyolefin; Shrink Ratio 2:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing VFP-876 is one of the most flexible of the heatshrinkable, polyolefin tubings. Rated at 135°C (275°F), VFP-876 tubing has been engineered to offer a low shrink temperature of 100°C (212°F). This allows the tubing to shrink rapidly, thereby minimizing heat exposure and possible damage to sensitive substrate materials or components.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing SFTW-203 Very Flexible Polyolefin; Shrink Ratio 3:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing SFTW-203 is a 3:1 shrink ratio tubing that offers an outstanding balance of electrical, physical and chemical properties for a wide variety of industrial and military applications. SFTW-203 tubing is made of very flexible, heat-shrinkable polyolefin which is mechanically tough, chemically resistant, and can be easily surface printed.
3M™ Adhesive-Lined Tubing • Outer wall provides abrasion resistance • Inner wall forms environmental seal against moisture penetration • Meets UL/CSA specifications • Meets military specifications • Flame retardant • Choice of shrink ratios 13
3 Heat Shrink Tubing MW Adhesive-Lined Semi-Rigid Polyolefin; Shrink Ratio 2.5:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing MW is a semi-rigid, 110°C (230°F) heat-shrinkable polyolefin tubing that is co-extruded and selectively cross-linked to provide an integral, meltable inner wall. When heated in excess of 135°C (275°F), the inner meltable wall of the tubing is simultaneously softened and forced by the shrink action into intimate contact with all underlying surfaces, interstices and small voids.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing EPS-200 Adhesive-Lined Flexible Polyolefin; Shrink Ratio 2:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing EPS-200 is a 2:1 thin-wall tubing offering the advantages of integral adhesive-lined construction. The tubing is made from a flame-retardant, flexible polyolefin with a thin layer of special thermoplastic adhesive. The heat-shrinkable outer wall is selectively cross-linked while maintaining the high flow and excellent adhesion of the inner sealant liner.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing EPS-300 Adhesive-Lined Flexible Polyolefin; Shrink Ratio 3:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing EPS-300 is a thin-wall tubing offering the advantages of integral, adhesive-lined construction. The tubing is made from flame-retardant, flexible polyolefin with an internal layer of special thermoplastic adhesive. The heat-shrinkable outer wall is selectively cross-linked, while the adhesive maintains high flow and excellent adhesion characteristics.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing EPS-400 Adhesive-Lined Semi-Rigid Polyolefin; Shrink-Ratio 4:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing EPS-400 is a semi-rigid tubing offering the advantages of integral, adhesive-lined construction. The tubing is made from flame-retardant, flexible polyolefin with an internal layer of special thermoplastic adhesive. The heat-shrinkable outer wall is selectively cross-linked, while the adhesive maintains high flow and excellent adhesion characteristics.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing TMW Adhesive-Lined Translucent Semi-Rigid Polyolefin Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing TMW is a semi-rigid, translucent heat-shrinkable polyolefin tubing that is co-extruded and selectively cross-linked with an integral, meltable inner wall. When heated in excess of 135°C (275°F), the adhesive inner wall of the tubing is softened and forced by the shrinking action of the outer wall into contact with all underlying surfaces and small voids.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing TES Adhesive Lined Semi-Rigid Clear Polyolefin for Automotive Applications; Shrink Ratio 4:1 All-Weather, Heat-Shrinkable, Dual Wall, Polyolefin Tubing for Automotive Wire Harnesses • Semi-rigid polyolefin • Provides excellent strain relief • Functional over wide temperature range • Puncture resistant • Resistant to salt water, automotive fluids and corrosive chemicals Product Description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing TES is a co-extruded, dual wall product.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing SMS Adhesive Lined Semi-Rigid Polyolefin for Automotive Applications; Shrink Ratio 4:1 All-Weather, Heat-Shrinkable, Dual Wall, Polyolefin Tubing for Automotive Wire Harnesses • Semi-rigid polyolefin • Provides excellent strain relief • Functional over wide temperature range • Puncture resistant • Resistant to salt water, automotive fluids and corrosive chemicals • Fire retardant Typical Application Standard Color Semi-rigid SMS tubing is ideal for applications requiring moisture s
3M™ Special Purpose Tubing • High temperature applications • Outstanding chemical and solvent resistance • Abrasion and tear resistant • Flame retardant • Meets UL/CSA specifications • Meets military specifications 21
3 FP Heat Shrink Tubing M Modified Polyvinylidene Fluoride; Shrink Ratio 2:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing LMFP is a cross-linked, thin-walled, heat-shrinkable tubing offering a high degree of mechanical strength and hightemperature resistance. Fabricated from polyvinylidene fluoride, the tubing has outstanding abrasion resistance and cutthrough properties in combination with high dielectric strength.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing NST Modified Chlorinated Polyolefin (Neoprene); Shrink Ratio 2:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing NST provides excellent cut-through and abrasion resistance. It also is resistant to some solvents and fluids, including oil. The tubing maintains flexibility at low temperatures and can be readily marked by hot-stamp and print-wheel methods. When heated in excess of 135°C (275°F) NST tubing rapidly shrinks to a skintight fit.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing VTN-200 Modified Fluoroelastomer; Shrink Ratio 2:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing VTN-200 is highly abrasive and cut-through resistant and can withstand a wide variety of fuels, lubricants, acids and highly corrosive fluids at high operating temperatures. In addition to its high continuous operating temperature and chemical-resistance properties, this tubing is very flexible and is easily marked by hot-stamp or print-wheel methods.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing PSTH Flexible Elastomeric Polyester; Shrink Ratio 2:1 Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing PSTH is a high performance, rugged heat shrinkable tubing designed for harsh operating conditions. The tubing is made from flexible elastomeric polyester and has a continuous operating temperature range of –55°C (–70°F) to 150°C (302°F). PSTH tubing is resistant to a wide range of solvents and chemicals including aviation fuel, diesel fuel, lubricating oils and hydraulic fluid.
3M™ Heavy-Duty Tubing • Abrasion and tear resistant • Adhesive lined for environmental sealing • Chemical and solvent resistant • Flame retardant • UV resistant 26
3 Heat Shrink Tubing MDT Medium-Duty, Polyolefin Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing MDT can offer increased flexibility in combination with excellent abrasion, corrosion and environmental resistance properties and data meets AMS-DTL-23053/15*, Class 2. Uncoated product (without sealant) is available on special order. MDT medium-duty tubing is designed to provide reliable performance as well as excellent mechanical and environmental protection.
3 Heat Shrink Tubing HDT Heavy-Duty, Polyolefin Product description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing HDT is designed to provide reliable performance as well as excellent mechanical and environmental protection. This flameretardant product combines the important advantage of easy handling and installation with maximum operating reliability and system protection. HDT tubing comes with a factory-applied sealant.
3 Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Bus Bar BBI-A Series Tubing for Bus Bar Series 5–35 kV Product Description 3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing for Bus Bar BBI-A Series is designed for insulating rectangular, square, and round bus bar rated from 5 kV through 35 kV. It will also cover and insulate inline bolted connections of rectangular bus bars. The tubing meets the requirements of ANSI/IEEE Standard C37.20. The standard tubing lengths are 20 ft. (6,1 m) and 50 ft. (15,2 m).
Bus Bar Size Ranges Outside Dimension Product Number (Bar Circumference A) A A A 5.8 & 15 kV Bus Bar Size Ranges Rectangular* Square* Round BBI-3A 3.28 – 5.57 in. (83 – 141 mm) 1-1⁄ 2 x 1⁄ 4 – 2-1⁄ 2 x 1⁄ 2 in. (38x6 – 64x13 mm) 1 x 1 – 1-1⁄ 2 x 1-1⁄ 2 in. (25x25 – 38x38 mm) 1-1⁄ 8 – 1-3⁄ 4 in. (29 – 44 mm) BBI-4A 5.43 – 8.86 in. (138 – 225 mm) 2-1⁄ 2 x 3⁄ 8 – 4 x 3⁄ 4 in. (64x10 – 102x19 mm) 2 x 2 in. (51 x 51 mm) 1-3⁄ 4 – 2-3⁄ 4 in. (44 – 70 mm) BBI-5A 6.67 – 10.86 in.
3M™ Heat Shrinkable Molded Shapes Heavy-Duty Breakout Boots: • Strain relief and environmental and mechanical protection • For breakouts in multiconductor armored or sheathed cables Heavy-Duty End Caps: • Seal cable ends • Provide environmental and mechanical protection • Most can be fitted with air valves suitable for pressurized cable applications 31
3M™ Heat Shrinkable Shapes Selection Guide 3M Part Series Description Style Page Heavy Duty Breakout Boots HDBB-205 to 230 Heavy Duty Breakout Boot, 2-Way Outlet 72 HDBB-310 to 345 Heavy Duty Breakout Boot, 3-Way Outlet 73 HDBB-405 to 430 Heavy Duty Breakout Boot, 4-Way Outlet 74 HDBB-505 Heavy Duty Breakout Boot, 5-Way Outlet 75 HDBB-605 Heavy Duty Breakout Boot, 6-Way Outlet 76 Cable End Caps SKE 4/10 to SKE 45/100 32 Heavy Duty End Caps 78
3 Heat Shrink Heavy Duty Breakout Boot HDBB-205 to 230 2-Way Outlet Typical applications These breakout boots provide strain relief and environmental/mechanical protection for breakouts in multiconductor armored or sheathed cables. This style is designed for two breakouts.
3 Heat Shrink Heavy Duty breakout Boot HDBB-310 to 345 3-Way Outlet Typical applications These breakout boots provide strain relief and environmental/mechanical protection for breakouts in multiconductor armored or sheathed cables. This style is designed for three breakouts.
3 Heat Shrink Heavy Duty Breakout Boot HDBB-405 to 430 4-Way Outlet Typical applications These breakout boots provide strain relief and environmental/mechanical protection for breakouts in multiconductor armored or sheathed cables. This style is designed for four breakouts.
3 Heat Shrink Heavy Duty Breakout Boot HDBB-505 5-Way Outlet Typical applications These breakout boots provide strain relief and environmental/mechanical protection for breakouts in multiconductor armored or sheathed cables. This style is designed for five breakouts. Expanded part (as supplied) Fully recovered part (after heating) Standard Sizes and Dimensions P Cable End Conductor Legs +10% H DIA J DIA PART NUMBER MIN X MAX R MIN X MAX R R HDBB-505-1-250 2.36 (59.94) 0.96 (24.
3 Heat Shrink Heavy Duty Breakout Boot HDBB-605 6-Way Outlet Typical applications These breakout boots provide strain relief and environmental/mechanical protection for breakouts in multiconductor armored or sheathed cables. This style is designed for six breakouts.
3 Heat Shrink Heavy Duty End Caps SKE 4/10 to SKE 45/100 Typical applications Heat shrinkable end caps are typically used to seal cable ends and provide mechanical and environmental protection. With the exception of SKE 4/10, these end caps can be fitted with air valves suitable for pressurized cable applications. Consult factory.
3M™ Moisture Sealing Products EMB/EMS: • Self-fusing, rubber based mastic • Flame retardant • Solvent resistant 39
3 Electrical Moisture Block EMB 3M™ Electrical Moisture Block (EMB) is a specially formulated rubber adhesive/sealant for moisture proofing wire bundles. • Resistant to salt water, corrosive chemicals and automotive fluids • Flexible over a wide temperature range • Easily installed • Flame retardant EMB moisture block is a self-fusing, rubber based insulating adhesive/sealant designed to prevent the migration of water along harness wiring.
3 Electrical Moisture Sealant Pads EMS II • Encapsulates and seals under 600 volt connections • Resistant to salt water, corrosive chemicals • Easily installed • Flexible over wide temperature range • Resists vapors/splashes from automotive fluids • Improved three-sided construction, mastic exposure eliminated 3M™ Electrical Moisture Sealant Pads EMS II-60 and EMS II-90, are self-fusing, rubber based insulating compounds laminated to a flexible, allweather grade vinyl (PVC) backing.
Sizing Guidelines for 3MTM Electrical Moisture Sealant Pads EMS II given AWG and Number of Wires* Number of wires 1 2 3 4 5 6 22 AWG Wire AWG EMS II-60 EMS II-60 EMS II-60 EMS II-60 EMS II-60 EMS II-90 20 AWG EMS II-60 EMS II-60 EMS II-60 EMS II-60 EMS II-90 EMS II-90 18 AWG EMS II-60 EMS II-60 EMS II-60 EMS II-90 EMS II-90 EMS II-125 EMS II-125 EMS II-125 16 AWG EMS II-60 EMS II-60 EMS II-90 EMS II-90 14 AWG EMS II-60 EMS II-90 EMS II-90 EMS II-125 12 AWG EMS II-60
3 3M™ Adhesives to Suit the Application 3M adhesives are an important part of wire harness assemblies where they provide environmental sealing between heat shrinkable components. 3M offers two adhesive options to suit a range of application and temperature requirements, while retaining compatibility with the various types of 3M molded shapes and tubings used in wire harnesses.
3 Cold Shrink Connector Insulators These open-ended, tubular rubber sleeves are designed for protecting and insulating solid dielectric insulated wire and cable but also provide excellent strain relief and physical protection for wire harnesses. They are factory expanded and assembled onto a core which is removed after the tube has been positioned for installation over an inline connection or harness section.
Product Series UPC Typical Conductor Size Min. Cable Diameter for Seal Max.** Diam. Insulator Covers Max. Connector Length Relaxed Tube Length Inner Unit Pack Case Qty. Single Conductor Cable 8429-6 054007-09917 - 1.27" (32,2 mm) 2.67" (67,8 mm) 2.0" (50,8 mm) 6.0" (152,4 mm) 10 each 10 each per case 8429-9 054007-09931 900–1000 kcmil (500 mm²) 1.27" (32,2 mm) 2.67" (67,8 mm) 5.0" (127,0 mm) 9.0" (228,6 mm) 10 each 10 each per case 8429-9M 054007-42018 900–1000 kcmil 1.
Other 3M™ Electrical Insulation Products 11 Tape and Related Products 3M offers a wide variety of electrical and electronic insulating tapes for insulating, holding, protecting, bonding, resin impregnation, harnessing and electromagnetic compatibility. These products have key industry component recognition, such as UL, and excellent mechanical, electrical and physical properties.
