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3M
™
Heat Shrink Tubing and Devices
Product Catalog
Table of Contents
Selection Guide
....................................................................................................................................2
Introduction
..........................................................................................................................................5
3M Single-Wall Polyolefin Tubing
....................................................................................................7
FP-301 Tubing
........................................................................................................................................ 8
Flexible polyolefin flame-retardant tubing.
FP-301 Tubing Kits
...................................................................................................................................
Heat shrink tubing kits and refill packs.
9
FP-301 VW Tubing
..................................................................................................................................10
Flexible polyolefin UL VW-1 tubing.
VFP-876 Tubing
...................................................................................................................................... 11
Very flexible polyolefin tubing.
SFTW-203 Tubing
.................................................................................................................................. 12
Very flexible, 3:1, polyolefin tubing.
3M Adhesive-Lined Tubing
............................................................................................................. 13
MW Tubing
........................................................................................................................................... 14
Semi-rigid, 2.5:1, adhesive-lined, polyolefin tubing.
EPS-200 Tubing
..................................................................................................................................... 15
Flexible, 2:1, adhesive-lined, polyolefin tubing.
EPS-300 Tubing
.....................................................................................................................................16
Flexible, 3:1, adhesive-lined, polyolefin tubing.
EPS-400 Tubing
..................................................................................................................................... 17
Semi-rigid, 4:1, adhesive-lined, polyolefin tubing.
TMW Tubing
......................................................................................................................................... 18
Adhesive-lined, translucent, semi-rigid polyolefin.
TES Heat Shrink Tubing
............................................................................................................................ 19
Adhesive-lined, 4:1, semi-rigid, clear polyolefin for the automotive industry.
SMS Heat Shrink Tubing
..........................................................................................................................20
Adhesive-lined, 4:1, semi-rigid, clear polyolefin for the automotive industry.
3M Special Purpose Tubing
............................................................................................................. 21
MFP Tubing
......................................................................................................................................... 22
Semi-rigid, thin-wall, modified polyvinylidene fluoride tubing.
NST Tubing
.......................................................................................................................................... 23
Flexible modified chlorinated polyolefin (Neoprene) tubing.
VTN-200 Tubing
................................................................................................................................... 24
Flexible fluoroelastomer tubing.
PSTH Tubing
........................................................................................................................................ 25
Elastomeric polyester.
Table of Contents (continued)
3M
™
Heavy-Duty Tubing
................................................................................................................. 26
MDT Tubing
......................................................................................................................................... 27
Medium-duty polyolefin tubing.
HDT Tubing
.......................................................................................................................................... 28
Heavy-duty polyolefin tubing.
BBI-A Series
........................................................................................................................................ 29
3M
™
Heat Shrinkable Molded Shapes
.......................................................................................... 31
Heavy Duty Breakout Boots HDBB-205 to 230
.............................................................................................. 33
Heavy Duty Breakout Boots HDBB-310 to 345
.............................................................................................. 34
Heavy Duty Breakout Boots HDBB-405 to 430
.............................................................................................. 35
Heavy Duty Breakout Boot HDBB-505
........................................................................................................36
Heavy Duty Breakout Boot HDBB-605
........................................................................................................ 37
Heavy Duty End Caps SKE 4/10 to SKE 45/100
............................................................................................. 38
3M Moisture Sealing Products
...................................................................................................... 39
Electrical Moisture Block
.........................................................................................................................40
Electrical Moisture Sealant Pads
................................................................................................................. 41
Mastic Pads
......................................................................................................................................... 42
Adhesives
............................................................................................................................................ 43
3M Cold Shrink Connector Insulators
.......................................................................................... 44
8420 and 8440 Series
............................................................................................................................ 44
3M
™
Heat Shrink Tubing Selection Guide
Volume Resistiv-
ity (ohm-cm)
10
15
10
15
10
14
10
15
10
15
10
14
10
14
10
14
10
14
10
14
10
14
10
12
10
12
10
14
10
14
10
14
10
13
Material/Typical
Applications
Tensile Strength
(Psi)
2400
2400
2100
2600
2200
2100
2100
1900
2500
2450
1900
5500
2100
2400
2200
2400
2400
2200
Dielectric
Strength (V/mil)
900
900
800
700
900
800
700
700
900
500
900
800
500
500
500
500
550
Standard Sizes
Expanded
Diameter
3/64"
to 4"
3/64"
to 4"
3/64"
to 2"
1/16" to 1
1/2"
1/8" to 1"
1/8" to
2"
1/8" to
1-1/2"
.300" to
.700"
.183" to
.330"
4:1 4:1
.220" to
.700"
3/64"
to 1"
1/8"
to 3"
1/8"
to 2"
3/16"
to 2"
.400" to
4.30"
.300" to
7.00"
2.38" to
10.28"
Shrink Temp.
(Min.)
Operating
Temperature
Range
Shrink Ratio
2:1
2:1
2:1
3:1
2.5:1
2:1
3:1
4:1
2:1
2:1
2:1
2:1
3:1
3:1
Product
FP-301
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.
Highly Flame-Retardant, Flexible Polyolefin Insulation applications,
flame-retardant applications requiring UL VW-1 and CSA OFT,
fire-resistant wiring.
Very Flexible Polyolefin Terminal insulation, low shrink-temperature
applications.
Very Flexible Polyolefin Shrink-fit jacketing and insulation
of flexible wire bundles and temperature-sensitive components.
–55°C to
+135°C
–55°C to
+135°C
–55°C to
+135°C
–55°C to
+135°C
212°F
100°C
212°F
100°C
212°F
100°C
212°F
100°C
FP-301VW
VFP-876
SFTW-203
Adhesive-Lined, Polyolefin Tubing
MW
EPS-200
Multiple Wall Polyolefin Insulation, strain relief and sealing of
electrical connections, wire splices and components.
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.
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 manufac-
ture 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
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
275°F
135°C
250°F
121°C
250°F
121°C
250°F
121°C
275°F
135°C
250°F
121°C
EPS-300
EPS-400
TMW
TES
SMS
Special Purpose Tubing
MFP
Polyvinylidene Fluoride
Heat-resistant transparent insulation and
marking for electronic and appliance applications.
–55°C to
175°C
347°F
175°C
NST
VTN-200
PSTH
Modified Neoprene Insulation and abrasion resistant covering of
wiring and cable harnesses. Oil resistant coverings.
Fluoroelastomer Synthetic fuel and hydraulic oil resistant applica-
tions, high-temperature coverings.
Flexible Elastomeric Polyester Designed for harsh
operating conditions.
–70°C to
+121°C
–55°C to
+200°C
–55°C to
+150°C
275°F
135°C
347°F
175°C
338°F
170°C
Heavy-Duty Tubing
MDT
HDT
Medium-Duty Excellent abrasion, corrosion and environmental
protection. Flame retardant.
Heavy-Duty Fabricated from specially formulated cross-linked
polyolefin, assuring long-term environmental protection. Highly
chemical, abrasion and split resistant.
Bus Bar Tubing, Designed for insulating rectangular, square,
or round bus bar rated 5 kV through 35 kV.
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
250°F
121°C
250°F
121°C
250°F
121°C
BBI
Note: The materials are rated on a scale of 1–10 for flexibility:
1 = most flexible and 10 = most rigid.
*Material characteristics only.
2
400
5
1.3
Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing Flame
Test (except clear)
Self-Extinguish meets UL
224 VW-1 Test
Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing Flame
Test
Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Good
3
Good
Exc.
Exc.
400
+1, –10
1.5
Non-Corrosive
Good
3
Good
Exc.
Exc.
450
5
1.3
Non-Corrosive
Good
2
Good
Exc.
Exc.
400
5
1.29
Non-Corrosive
Good
3
Good
Good
Exc.
400
450
+1, –10
+1, –5
1.0
1.3
Non-Flame Retardant
Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing Flame
Test (jacket)
Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing Flame
Test (jacket)
Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Good
Good
7
3
Good
Good
Good
Good
Exc.
Exc.
450
+1, –15
1.3
Non-Corrosive
Good
3
Good
Good
Exc.
400
+1, –10
1.25
Non-Corrosive
Good
7
Good
Good
Exc.
400
+1, –10
1.0
Non-Flame Retardant
Non-Corrosive
Good
7
Good
Good
Exc.
450
350
+0, -10
+0, -10
0.97
1.25
TES Non-Flame Retar-
dant SMS Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Good
Good
TES 5
SMS 3
Good
Good
Good
Good
Exc.
Exc.
350
+1, –10
1.7
Self-Extinguish meets UL
224 VW-1 Test
Non-Corrosive
Exc.
10
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
500
450
350
+1, –10
+1, –10
+2, –8
1.3
1.7
1.6
Self-Extinguish
Self-Extinguish
Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
1
4
4
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Good
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
475
475
+1, –10
+1, –10
1.28
1.28
Self-Extinguish
Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Good
Good
8
9
Good
Good
Good
Good
Exc.
Exc.
575
+0, –10
1.20
Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Good
8
Good
Good
Exc.
*Formerly MIL+23053 and MIL-DTL-23058 for sheet number noted after slash mark.
Applicable Speci-
fications
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class 1, 2;
UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class
3; UL File E-39100, VW-1; CSA
LR38227, OFT
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class 1;
UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227
UL File E-48398; CSA LR38227
Meets functional requirements of
SAE-AMS-DTL-28053/5, Class 1
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/4*, Class 1;
UL File E-157227; CSA LR38227
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/4*, Class 2;
UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227
UL File E-157227; CSA LR38227
UL File E-157227; CSA LR38227
UL File E-157227; CSA LR38227
ESB-M99D56-Ford
MS-DB56-Chrysler
Meets performance claims of
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/18*, Class 1;
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/8*; UL File
E-39100, VW-1, CSA LR38227 OFT
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/1*, Class 1, 2;
UL File E-39100; SC-X-15112
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/13*
SC-X15111C; meets the functional
requirements of
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/16*
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/15*,
Class 2
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/15*,
Class 1
ASTM-D-257, 149, 150, 2303; IEC
216; ANSI/IEEE Std C37.20
Resistance To
Acids and Alkalis
Corrosive Effect
Specific Gravity
Ultimate
Elongation (%)
Flexibility (see
note below)
Longitudinal
Change (± %)
Flammability
Abrasion
Resistance
Fuel & Oil
Resistance
Solvent
Resistance
3
