This specification applies to two types of flexible, crosslinked (Type II) and noncrosslinked (Type I) poly(vinyl chloride) heat-shrinkable tubing for electrical insulating purposes. It is supplied in an expanded form and will shrink to its extruded diameter when heated. Besides dimensional requirements such as inside diameter and wall thickness, the tubing shall also adhere to the following chemical and physical property requirements: restricted shrinkage; longitudinal change; dielectric strength; color and color stability; water absorption; specific gravity; volume resistivity; flammability; heat shock; low-temperature flexibility; tensile strength; elongation; heat resistance; resistance to fluids such as hydraulic fluid, JP-4 fuel, lubricating oils, de-icing fluid, and NaCl solution; copper corrosion; behavior during copper dust humidity test; and shelf life.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification applies to flexible, crosslinked and noncrosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) heat-shrinkable tubing for electrical insulating purposes. It is supplied in an expanded form and will shrink to its extruded diameter when heated.

Note 1—This standard is similar but not identical to IEC 60684–3–201.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.2.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are described in degrees Celsius only.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation

D2671 Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Use

D3636 Practice for Sampling and Judging Quality of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials

E176 Terminology of Fire Standards

Military Standards

Federal Standards

IEC Standards

Keywords

crosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) heat shrinkable tubing; electrical insulation; heat-shrinkable tubing; poly (vinyl chloride); poly(vinyl chloride) heat-shrinkable tubing;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 29.035.20 (Plastic and rubber insulating materials); 83.140.10 (Films and sheets)

Citing ASTM Standards

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