Printashrink SPF3 (FLAT)
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Printashrink SPF3 (FLAT) is a flattened 3:1 ratio, 135ยฐC MIL-SPEC and UL approved heatshrink polyolefin. It has excellent printability qualities and is ideal for identification in aerospace, military and defence applications. It is fire retardant and available in several colours and sizes up to 50.8mm ID and can be cut and printed as required.
This continuous 3:1 heatshrink polyolefin tube is supplied flat making it compatible with most printers. It is a UL/CSA approved sleeve which meets MIL-SPEC requirements, has a 135ยฐC working temperature and excellent electrical, chemical and physical properties. It is available on bulk and smaller reels to suit any print set up and is used in in aerospace, military and defence, as well as other professional applications where a larger differential between nominal and shrunk diameter is required. We offer our full range of printing and cutting services on this high quality sleeve making it perfect for identification, branding and marking requirements.
Technical Data
- Shrink Ratio: 3:1
- Shrink Temperature: +85ยฐC
- Operating Temperature: -40ยฐC - +135ยฐC
- Flame Retardant: Yes
- Colours:
- Yellow,
- White,
- Other colors available upon request
- Sizes: 2.4 - 50.8
- Packing: Reels, mini-reels, mini-packs, cut to length, kits, cut sleeves
- Print: Yes, full range of text and logos
- Approvals: SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5 class 1&3, SAE AS81531:1531:1998 4.6.2, MIL-STD-202F 215J, UL224 125ยฐ 600V VW-1, CSA certified, RoHS compliant
- Applications / Industries:
| Properties | Typical Values | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Operating Temperature | -40ยฐC - + 135ยฐC | |
| Minimum shrink temperature | 85ยฐC | |
| Shrink temperature | 2:1 | |
| Physical | ||
| Tensile Strength | โฅ14MPa | ASTM D 638 |
| Ultimate elongation | โฅ 400% | ASTM D 638 |
| Specific gravity | 1.34g/cmยณ | ASTM D 792 |
| Longitudinal change | 0% - -2% | SAE-AMS-DTL-23053 |
| Secant Modulus | 65MPa | ASTM D 882 |
| Thermal | ||
| Flammability | VW-1 pass | UL224 |
| Heat shock (4hrs) | No dripping, cracking or flowing | SAE-AMS-DTL-23053 |
| Low temperature flexibility (4hrs @ -55ยฐC) | No cracking | SAE-AMS-DTL-23053 |
| Heat ageing (168hrs) | Elongation โฅ 400% | SAE-AMS-DTL-23053 |
| Electrical | ||
| Dielectric strength | โฅ 37 kV/mm | UL 224 |
| Volume resistivity | 3.1 x 10ยนโด โฆ cm | ASTM D 876 |
| Voltage rating | 600V | UL 224 |
| Dielectric Voltage | withstands 2.5kV for 60s | UL 224 |
| Chemical | ||
| Copper corrosion | Pass | SAE-AMS-DTL-23053 |
| Copper stability | Pass | SAE-AMS-DTL-23053 |
| Fluid resistance | Gasoline, hydraulic fluid, lubricating oil, tensile 25-14MPa | SAE-AMS-DTL-23053 |
| Fungus resistance | Pass, no growth | ASTM G 21 |
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