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Printashrink PF/A1 coloured


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 red, white, yellow, green, blue 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 UL approved and available in 1.2 metre lengths or on reels. Its availability in many colours and sizes makes it perfect for colour coding as well as printing both text and logos. 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: 100ยฐC
  • Operating Temperature: -55ยฐC - +110ยฐC
  • Flame Retardant: Pass (jacket only)
  • Colours:
    • Red,
    • White,
    • Yellow,
    • Green,
    • Blue
  • Sizes: 3/1 - 40/13
  • Packing: 1.2 metre lengths, cut to length, cut sleeves
  • Print: Yes, full range of text and logos in all colours
  • Approvals: UL approval, AMS-DTL-23053/4, CSA certified, RoHS compliant
  • Applications / Industries:
    • General
    • Commercial
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Industrial
    • Mechanical
    • Automotive
    • Marine
Properties Typical Values Test Methods
General
Operating Temperature -55ยฐC - +110ยฐC (jacket)
Full recovery temperature 100ยฐC
Shrink Ratio 3:1
Physical
Tensile Strength 9MPa min ISO 37
Ultimate elongation 300% max ISO 37
Specific gravity 1.25 max ISO 1183
Water absorption 0.5% max
Thermal
Flammability Pass (jacket only) ASTM 876
Heat shock (4hrs) at 225ยฐC, no dripping, cracking or flowing of outer wall ASTM D2671
Low temperature flexibility (4hrs @ -55ยฐC) No cracking ASTM D2671
Heat ageing (168hrs) at 150ยฐC, no dripping, cracking or flowing of outer wall ISO 188
Electrical
Dielectric strength 12kV/mm min IEC 243-1
Chemical
Copper corrosion No corrosion ISO 1817
Fluid resistance Diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, lubricating oil - tensile 7MPa max, elongation 300% max ISO 1817 & 37

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