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Printashrink PF/A1 3-1


Printashrink PF/A1 3-1 is a 3:1 shrink ratio, dual wall heatshrink polyolefin with an integral thermoplastic adhesive liner. It provides encapsulation of inner components, environmental sealing and moisture-resistant insulation, and is available in black and clear as standard in sizes up to 40mm ID. It can be cut and printed as required.

This glue lined, 110ยฐC, general purpose tube consists of a flame retarded heatshrink polyolefin tube with a thermally activated inner adhesive liner. The inner liner melts and flows to encapsulate connectors and components providing a moisture-resistant, environmentally protective, permanent seal. It is used in a vast number of applications, one of the most popular being connector to cable transitions. It is available in 1.2 metre lengths or on reels, and can be supplied with UL approval. We offer a range of printing and cutting services on this high strength, resilient tube also making it perfect for identification, branding and marking requirements.

Technical Data


  • Shrink Ratio: 3:1
  • Shrink Temperature: 95ยฐC
  • Operating Temperature: -55ยฐC - +110ยฐC
  • Flame Retardant: Pass (jacket only not clear)
  • Colours:
    • Black,
    • Clear
  • Sizes: 3/1 - 40/13
  • Packing: Bulk reels, small reels, 1.2 metre lengths, cut to length, cut sleeves
  • Print: Yes, full range of text and logos in all colours
  • Approvals: RoHS compliant
  • Applications / Industries:
    • General
    • Commercial
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Industrial
    • Mechanical
    • Automotive
    • Marine
Properties Typical Values Test Methods
General
Operating Temperature -55ยฐC - +110ยฐC (jacket)
Shrink temperature 95ยฐC
Shrink Ratio 3:1
Physical
Tensile Strength 15MPa IEC 60684-2
Ultimate elongation 400% IEC 60684-2
Specific gravity 1.25g/cmยณ (blk) 1.00g/cmยณ (clr) ASTM D 792 A-l
Longitudinal change -15% max (blk), -18% max (clr) ASTM D 2671
Water absorption 0.15% (blk), 0.17% clr
Thermal
Flammability Pass (jacket) ASTM D 876 (blk), FMVss 302 (clr)
Heat shock (4hrs) at 200ยฐC, elongation 360% (blk), 380% (clr) tensile 15MPa (blk), 16MPa (clr) IEC 811-1-1-2
Low temperature flexibility (4hrs @ -55ยฐC) Does not break ASTM D 2671 Meth. C
Heat ageing (168hrs) at 150ยฐC, elongation 320% (blk) 360% (clr), tensile 14MPa (blk) 15MPa (clr) IEC 811-1-2
Electrical
Dielectric strength 22kV/mm (blk), 23kV/mm (clr) VDE 0303 Part 2
Volume resistivity 10ยนโดโ„ฆcm VDE 0303 Part 3
Chemical
Chemical resistance Good
Copper corrosion Non-corrosive ASTM D 2671 meth A
Copper stability Non-corrosive ASTM D 2671 meth B

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