Viton® Heat Shrink Tubing
Viton is a synthetic rubber elastomer commonly used for applications in need of a rubber-like material with a high solvent resistance. Our Viton Heat Shrink Tubing provides superior impact, abrasion and cut-through resistance for applications requiring resistance to a wide variety of fuels, lubricants, acids, and solvents at elevated temperatures. This fluoroelastomer tubing can be used in applications up to 200°C (392°F).
Viton Heat Shrink Tubing Characteristics
- Very flexible
- Excellent resistance to chemicals and solvents
- High resistance to impact and abrasion
- Withstands extreme temperatures
Viton Tubing Applications
- Fuel systems
- Oil & gas down-hole applications
- Cable harness protection
- Demanding harnesses for aircraft, missiles, satellite systems and chemical plants
- Excellent performance in engine compartments
Viton Tubing Specifications
- UL, VW-1 File No. E323941
- Operating temperature: -55°C to 200°C
- Minimum full recovery temperature: 175°C
- Standard color: Black
- Also available in thin wall and heavy wall
Fluoroelastomer Heat Shrink Tubing Properties
| Characteristic | Test Method | Test Result |
|---|
| Operating Temperature |
IEC 216 |
-55°C to 200°C |
| Tensile strength |
ASTM D 2671 |
>=8.5MPa |
| Elongation at break |
ASTM D 2671 |
>=250% |
| Elongation at break after aging (250°C/168hrs.) |
ASTM D 2671 |
>=200% |
| Heat shock (300°C/4hrs.) |
ASTM D 2671 |
No cracking or dropping |
| Flexibility |
ASTM D 412 |
<=13.8MPa |
| Flammability |
ASTM D 2671 |
Self extinguish in 15 seconds |
| Volume resistance |
ASTM D 876 |
>=109 Ω Cm. |
| Dielectric strength |
ASTM D 2671 |
>=7.9kV/mm |
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Fluoroelastomer Heat Shrink Tubing Specifications
| Expanded ID Size Inches (mm) | Maximum Recovered ID After Heating (mm) | Minimum Wall Thickness after Heating (mm) | Standard Spool Length (feet) |
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| 3/8 (9.5) |
.189 (4.8) |
.035 (0.90) |
100 |
| 1/2 (12.7) |
.252 (6.40) |
.035 (0.90) |
100 |
| 5/8 (15.9) |
.311 (7.90) |
.042 (1.07) |
100 |
| 3/4 (19.1) |
.374 (9.5) |
.042 (1.07) |
100 |
| 7/8 (22.0) |
.433 (11.0) |
.049 (1.25) |
100 |
| 1 (25.4) |
.500 (12.7) |
.049 (1.25) |
100 |
| 1 1/4 (31.8) |
.618 (15.7) |
.055 (1.40) |
100 |
| 1 1/2 (38.1) |
.748 (19.0) |
.055 (1.40) |
100 |
| 2 (50.8) |
1.0 (25.4) |
.065 (1.65) |
100 |
