FEP Heat Shrink 1.6 to 1 Shrink Ratio

Catalog Number

ACMA00038496

Description

Supplied in natural color unless otherwise specified. Custom colors available on request.

Application

Guide Wire Coatings
Laparoscopic Insulation
Battery Pack Encapsulation
Wire Splicing
Core Sampling Encapsulation

Appendix

FEP Heat Shrink 1.6 to 1 Shrink Ratio
Dimensions(inches)
Size-Fractional	Size-Decimal	Expanded I.D.Minimum	Recovered I.D.Maximum	Nom.Wall Thickness	Tol.Wall Thickness
3/32	0.093	0.093	0.056	0.008	±0.003
1/8	0.125	0.125	0.075	0.010	±0.003
3/16	0.188	0.188	0.115	0.010	±0.003
1/4	0.250	0.250	0.150	0.010	±0.003
3/8	0.375	0.375	0.225	0.012	±0.003
1/2	0.500	0.500	0.300	0.015	±0.004
3/4	0.750	0.750	0.450	0.020	±0.004
1	1.000	1.000	0.600	0.025	±0.005
1-1/2	1.500	1.500	0.900	0.030	±0.005
2	2.000	2.000	1.200	0.030	±0.005
Metric Dimensions(mm)
Size-Fractional	Size-mm	Expanded I.D.Minimum	Recovered I.D.Maximum	Nom.Wall Thickness	Tol.Wall Thickness
3/32	2.36	2.36	1.42	0.20	±0.08
1/8	3.18	3.18	1.91	0.25	±0.08
3/16	4.78	4.78	2.92	0.25	±0.08
1/4	6.35	6.35	3.81	0.25	±0.08
3/8	9.53	9.53	5.72	0.31	±0.08
1/2	12.7	12.70	7.62	0.38	±0.10
3/4	19.05	19.05	11.43	0.51	±0.10
1	25.4	25.40	15.24	0.64	±0.13
1-1/2	38.1	38.10	22.86	0.76	±0.13
2	50.8	50.80	30.48	0.76	±0.13

Custom Q&A

What is FEP heat shrink tubing chosen for?

FEP heat shrink tubing is chosen for its lower shrink temperature compared to other heat shrinks, such as PTFE, and for its greater flexibility, optical clarity, and high lubricity.

What are the available shrink ratios for FEP heat shrink tubing?

FEP heat shrink tubing is available with 1.3:1 and 1.6:1 or greater shrink ratios.

How can FEP heat shrink tubing be selected?

FEP heat shrink tubing can be selected based on American Wire Gauge (AWG) or fractional sizes.

Is FEP heat shrink tubing biocompatible?

Yes, FEP heat shrink tubing is biocompatible and non-toxic. It is also USP Class VI approved.

Is FEP heat shrink tubing chemically resistant?

Yes, FEP heat shrink tubing is impervious to nearly all common solvents, including acids, bases, and hydrocarbons.

Can FEP heat shrink tubing withstand UV exposure?

Yes, FEP heat shrink tubing has excellent UV transmission ratings and can stand up to extended UV exposure without degrading or breaking down. It can be used under sterilizing UV light and outdoors.

Is FEP heat shrink tubing flame resistant?

Yes, FEP heat shrink tubing is non-flammable, making it a good choice for environments with high heat or the possibility of flame exposure.

Does FEP heat shrink tubing have a low absorption of solvents?

Yes, FEP heat shrink tubing has extremely low absorption of solvents due to its negligible chemical activity.

What are some preferred traits of FEP heat shrink tubing over PTFE?

FEP heat shrink tubing has a lower gas and vapor permeability than PTFE, is less expensive, more flexible, and possesses greater optical clarity.

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