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Product description
3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing VFP-876 is
one of the most exible of the heat-
shrinkable, polyolen 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.
VFP-876 tubing meets AMS-
DTL-23053/5*, Class 1; and AMS-3587
and is UL Recognized (UL File No.
E-39100). It is rated for continuous
operation from –55°C (–67°F) to
135°C (275°F) and withstands elevated
temperatures to 300°C (572°F) for
brief periods.
Typical applications
The extra exibility and low shrink
temperature of VFP-876 tubing make
it ideal for shrink-t jacketing and
insulation of exible wire bundles
and sensitive components.
Shrink ratio
VFP-876 tubing has a 2:1 shrink ratio.
When freely recovered, the tubing will
shrink to 50% of its as-supplied internal
diameter. The recovered wall thickness
of the tubing is proportional to the degree
of recovery. High expansion-ratio
VFP-876 tubing is available subject
to factory quotation.
Standard colors
VFP-876 tubing (ame retardant)–black,
white and yellow. Other colors and clear
available subject to factory quotation.
Standard packaging
Four-foot lengths or large spools.
Cut pieces available subject to factory
quotation.
Ordering information
Order VFP-876 tubing by product name,
size equivalent to expanded inside
diameter, package type and color. Always
order the largest size that will shrink
snugly over the item to be covered.
Example: VFP-876 tubing, 1/4",
4 ft., white.
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Heat Shrink Tubing VFP-876
Very Flexible Polyolen; Shrink Ratio 2:1
Physical
Tensile Strength 2100 PSI
Ultimate Elongation 450%
Longitudinal Change ±5%
Secant Modulus
(2%) 11,000 PSI
Specic Gravity 1.3
Heat Aging Elongation
(168 hrs. @ 175°C) (200% min.)
250%
Heat Shock No dripping,
(4 hrs. @ 250°C) cracking,
passes mandrel
wrap test
Low Temperature Flexibility
(4 hrs. @ –55°C) No cracking
Flammability Self-extinguish
meets UL 224
All-Tubing
Flame Test
Electrical
Dielectric Strength 800 V/mil
Volume Resistivity 10
14
ohm-cm
Chemical
Corrosive Effect Non-corrosive
Solvent Resistance
Tensile Strength 750 PSI
Dielectric Strength 400 V/mil
Water Absorption 0.2%
Fungus Resistance Non-nutrient
Recovered
Wall
Ordering Expanded I.D. Recovered I.D. Thickness
Size (Minimum) (Maximum) (Nominal)
in. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
3/64 .046 (1,17) .023 (0,58) .016 (0,41)
1/16 .063 (1,60) .031 (0,79) .017 (0,43)
3/32 .093 (2,36) .046 (1,17) .020 (0,51)
1/8 .125 (3,18) .062 (1,57) .020 (0,51)
3/16 .187 (4,75) .093 (2,36) .020 (0,51)
1/4 .250 (6,35) .125 (3,18) .025 (0,64)
3/8 .375 (9,53) .187 (4,75) .025 (0,64)
1/2 .500 (12,70) .250 (6,35) .025 (0,64)
3/4 .750 (19,05) .375 (9,53) .030 (0,76)
1 1.000 (25,40) .500 (12,70) .035 (0,89)
1-1/2 1.500 (38,10) .750 (19,05) .040 (1,02)
2 2.000 (50,80) 1.000 (25,40) .045 (1,14)
Typical Properties
Standard Sizes and Dimensions
Technical information provided consists of typical product data and
should not be used for specication purposes. Unless otherwise
noted, all tests are performed at room temperature.
Applicable Specication
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class 1; UL File
E-39100; CSA LR38227
Note: Dimensions in inches are approximate.
* Formerly MIL+23053/5 and MIL-DTL-23053/5