3M Heavy Wall Heat Shrink
Tubing ITCSN
Data Sheet
September 2013
™
Description
3M™ Heavy Wall Heat Shrink Tubing ITCSN is designed to provide reliable
performance for electrical splices, connections, and terminations, as well as
mechanical and weather resistant protection. This tubing is fabricated from cross-
linked polyolefin. The tubing is highly split-resistant and fast-shrinking to provide
rapid installation. It comes standard with a factory-applied adhesive/sealant.
UL Listed, UL 486D Standard, File E102356
CSA Certification, File LR86335
Voltage Rating 600 V
Direct burial and Submersible
For use with Listed, Crimp-type, Splice Connectors
All other product claims are made by 3M and not covered
by the UL Listing
Agency Approvals &
Self Certifications
Features
Fast and easy installation
Thick wall top resists puncture and abrasion damage
Rugged weather resistant protection
Versatile, a minimum number of sizes cover the entire range of applications
Shrink ratio as high as 4:1
Resists acids and alkalies
Bonds to a wide variety of substrates
Reliable and proven
UV resistant
Applications
Primary electrical insulation for solid dielectric wire and cable rated to 1000 volts
For indoor, outdoor or overhead use
Direct buried or submersible
Insulating secondary splices
Physical protection and moisture sealing of high voltage air insulated connectors
and lugs, such as lug connections to bus bars
Relocation of service
Dig-in repairs
Sheath repairs
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Standard Sizes and Dimensions
Product
Number
Cable Range Size
in.
ITCSN-0400
ITCSN-0800
ITCSN-1100
ITCSN-1500
ITCSN-2000
ITCSN-3000
ITCSN-4500
ITCSN-6000
(mm)
Minimum Expanded/
Maximum Recovered I.D.
in.
(mm)
Cable O.D. Use Range
Maximum - Minimum
in.
(mm)
E102356 LR86335
E102356 LR86335
E102356 LR86335
E102356 LR86335
E102356 LR86335
LR86335
Certification and
Listings
12 - 6 AWG (4 - 10 mm
2
)
8 - 1/0 AWG (10 - 15 mm
2
)
2 - 4/0 AWG (35 - 95 mm )
3/0 AWG – 400 kcmil (95 -185 mm
2
)
250 – 750 kcmil (150 - 300 mm )
600 – 1250 kcmil (400 - 625 mm
2
)
1500 – 2500 kcmil (800 - 1000mm )
2.1 – 4.8” (53 - 122 mm
2
)
2
2
2
0.40 / 0.15” (10,2 / 3,8mm)
0.80 / 0.20” (20,3 / 5,1 mm)
1.10 / 0.37” (27,9 / 9,4 mm)
1.50 / 0.50” (38,1 / 12,7 mm)
2.00 / 0.65” (50,8 / 16,5 mm)
3.00 / 1.00” (76,2 / 25,4 mm)
4.50 / 1.50” (114,3 / 38,1 mm)
6.00 / 1.80” (152,4 / 45,7 mm)
0.35 – 0.17” (9 - 3,3 mm)
0.65 – 0.24” (18 - 5,6 mm)
0.88 – 0.40” (24 - 9,4 mm)
1.19 – 0.60” (33 - 12,1 mm)
1.60 – 0.75” (44 - 19,0 mm)
2.25 – 1.20” (63,5 - 25,4 mm)
4.00 – 1.50” (101,6 - 38,1 mm)
5.50 – 1.80” (139,7 - 45,7 mm)
Typical Properties
Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum.
Properties measured at room temperature 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise stated.
Physical Property
(Test Method)
Color
Ultimate Tensile Strength
(ASTM D412)
Ultimate Elongation
Longitudinal Change
Secant Modulus
(2%) (ASTM D882A)
Shore D Hardness
(ASTM D-2240)
Air-Oven Aging
[7 days @ 175ºF (175ºC)]
Tensile Strength
Elongation
Heat shock
(outer wall only)
4 hrs @ 491ºF (255 ºC)
Low Temperature Flexibility
4 hrs @ -67ºF (-55ºC)
Specific Gravity
(ASTM D792 A-1)
Continuous Operating Temperature
(less adhesive)
Typical Value
US units (metric)
Black
2400 PSI (16 Mpa)
475%
+1, -10%
14,000 PSI (98 Mpa)
42
2,680 psi (18 Mpa)
375%
No dripping, flowing,
cracking
No cracking
1.28
-67ºF-230ºF (-55ºC-110ºC)
Electrical Property
Dielectric Strength
(60 mils) (ASTM 149)
Volume Resistivity
(ASTM D257)
Typical Value
US units (metric)
500 V/mil
14
1 x 10 ohm/cm
Chemical Property
Corrosivity
(Mil-I-23053/15)
Fungus Resistance
(ASTM G-21)
Water Absorption
(ASTM D-570 6.1)
Fluid Resistance
JR4 Skydrol 600 Solution Gasoline
Hydraulic Fluid
Typical Value
US units (metric)
Non-corrosive
Non-nutrient
0.05%
>1500 PSI @ V/mil
@ 600 V/mil
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Product Selection
Selecting 3M™ Heavy Wall Heat Shrink Tubing ITCSN is easy and straightforward.
The largest tubing size that provides a tight fit when fully recovered will produce the
maximum wall thickness. Final wall thickness is proportional to the degree of tubing
recovery.
Listed Catalogue Number
ITCSN-0400
ITCSN-0800
ITCSN-1100
ITCSN-1500
ITCSN-2000
Wire Size
12 - 6
8 - 1/0
2 - 4/0
3/0 - 400
250 - 750
Specifications
The heat shrink tubing must be chemically cross-linked, thermally stabilized
polyolefin, capable of operation at cable emergency overload temperatures of 266ºF
(130ºC). The tubing must have UL Listing (UL 486D, 600V) and be approved for the
use and be CSA Certified. Supplied tubing lengths of 4 feet and less shall be
adhesive lined. The minimum shrink temperature shall be 250ºF (121ºC).
Engineering/
Architectural
Specifications
The tubing must be usable in both indoor and outdoor applications on cables rated up
to 1000 volts. It is resistant to moisture, mild acids and alkalies, fuels, oils, ozone, or
ultraviolet light. It is compatible with and adheres to most types of cable jackets,
including rubber, plastic or lead.
Performance Tests
UL 486D
– The 3M ITCSN tubing was subjected to the requirements of UL 486D and
passed all tests. This tubing is UL Listed per UL 486D and CSA Certified.
Installation
Techniques
A detailed instruction sheet regarding proper installation is included in each
kit. A brief summary of the installation steps is outlined as follows:
1. Thoroughly clean and prepare cable
2. Slide 3M
ITCSN tubing onto cable
3. Install connector, if applicable
4. Center tubing
5. Shrink tubing from center
6. Heat until tubing is completely shrunk and adhesive/sealant (if applicable) is
squeezed from ends
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Shelf Life & Storage
3M™ Heavy Wall Heat Shrink Tubing ITCSN has a 10-year shelf life from date of
manufacture when stored in a humidity controlled storage (10°C/50°F to 27°C/80°F
and <75% relative humidity).
Availability
Please contact your local distributor, available from 3M.com/oem [Where to Buy] or
call 1.800.676.8381
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If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your
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