SUMITUBE™ K3 - Heat-shrinkable tubing
Very Flexible Modified Fluoropolymer, 2 : 1 Shrink Ratio
SAE AS 23053/18, Class 3 /
UL 224
Applications
- Wire Protection
- Fluid Resistance
- Strain Relief
- Abrasion Protection
Product Overview
Category
Heat-shrinkable tubing
Material
Polyvinylidene fluoride
Shrink ratio
2 : 1
Shrink temperature
130℃
Continuous operating temperature
-55℃ to +150℃
Available colors
Clear
Flammability
Flame Retarded
Printed surface text
Industry
Automotive, Rail/Transit, Aerospace, Insulation and Protection, Chemical and Fluid Resistance, Heavy Equipment
Environmental compliance
RoHS/RoHS2
Specifications / Approvals
AS23053
UL 224
Other
Basic Properties
| Property (Units) | Test Method | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Physical: | ||
| Tensile strength (psi) | ASTM D638 | 1500 min. |
| Elongation (%) | ASTM D638 | 200 min. |
| Specific gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.9 max. |
| Low temperature flex (-55℃) | AMS-DTL-23053 | No cracking |
| Heat shock (275℃, 4 hrs.) | AMS-DTL-23053 | No cracking |
| Heat resistance (250℃, 168 hrs.) | ||
| Elongation (%) | ASTM D638 | 100 min. |
| Secant modulus (psi) | ASTM D882 | 25 x 104 max. |
| Longitudinal change (%) | AMS-DTL-23053 | +10, -10 |
| Electrical: | ||
| Dielectric strength (volts/mil) | ASTM D876 | 500 min. |
| Volume resistivity (ohm-cm) | ASTM D876 | 1.0 x 1012 min. |
| Chemical: | ||
| Copper stability (180℃, 168 Hrs.) | ||
| Elongation (%) | UL 224 | 70% of unaged value min. |
| Water absorption (%) | ASTM D570 | 0.5 max. |
| Fluid resistance (23℃, 24 hrs.) | ||
| Tensile strength (psi) | AMS-DTL-23053 | 1000 min. |
| Flammability | UL 224 VW-1 | Pass |
| Shrink temperature, nominal | 130℃ | |
Specification reference: AMS-DTL-23053/18, Class 3
UL224 File E70631 YDQS2
*For reference use only
Sizes
| Standard Size | Inside Diameter (As Supplied) | Inside Diameter (After Recovery) | Wall Thickness Nom (After Recovery) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| inches | (mm) | inches | (mm) | inches | (mm) | |
| 1/8″ | .125 | 3.2 | .062 | 1.6 | .010 | 0.25 |
| 3/16″ | .187 | 4.8 | .093 | 2.4 | .010 | 0.25 |
| 1/4″ | .250 | 6.4 | .125 | 3.2 | .010 | 0.25 |
| 3/8″ | .375 | 9.5 | .187 | 4.8 | .012 | 0.30 |
| 1/2″ | .500 | 12.7 | .250 | 6.4 | .012 | 0.30 |
| 3/4″ | .750 | 19.1 | .375 | 9.5 | .017 | 0.43 |
| 1″ | 1.000 | 25.4 | .500 | 12.7 | .019 | 0.48 |
| Standard Colors: Clear. Colors available subject to factory acceptance and quote. Standard Package: Spooled (S) How to Order: (Type of Material) (Size) (Color) (Packaging) Example: K3 1/4 Clear S |
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