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General Purpose and Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Tubing
2:1 Polyolefin Heat Shrink (most popular) 3:1 Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink (available in 7 colors) 4:1 Polyolefin Heat Shrink
3:1 Polyolefin Heat Shrink 3:1 Medium Wall Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink 4:1 Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink
PVC Heat ShrinkTubing 3:1 Heavy Wall Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink 2:1 Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink
Mil Spec (M23053) listing Thin Wall Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing Low Shrink Temperature Polyolefin Heat Shrink Tubing

 

High Temperature and Chemical Resistant Heat Shrink Tubing
Kynar, PVDF heat shrink Teflon Heat Shrink tubing FEP Heat Shrink tubing
Diesel Resistant Heat Shrink (DR-25, R-120) Teflon and PVC Non-Shrinkable Tubing Other High Temperature Materials
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Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) Heat Shrink Tubing

Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) heat shrink tubing is a widely used, lower cost alternative to PTFE (Teflon). FEP is sometimes called Teflon (even though that is the wrong name for it). FEP has similar dielectric and frictional properties to PTFE. Although PTFE has superior chemical resistance to FEP, FEP can be used in most applications suited for PTFE. The major difference between the two materials is the continuous use temperature. FEP heat shrinkable tubing is suitable for continuous use at temperatures up to 204°C. FEP heat shrink conforms to Mil-I-23053/11, and UL 94 (V0, VW-1).

Another advantage FEP has over PTFE is its much lower shrink temperature. While PTFE needs a temperature of over 300°C to shrink it, FEP heat shrink can shrink as low as 190°C. This can be a significant advantage when used in conjunction with temperature sensitive components.

FEP is available in 1.6:1 and 1.3:1 shrink ratios.

  • Continuous operating temperature 400°F (204°C)
  • Outstanding chemical resistance is extreme environments.
  • FDA and USP Class VI approved
  • Lower gas permeability than PTFE
  • Increased translucence compared to PTFE
  • Excellent transmission of UV rays
  • Excellent electrical insulation values
  • Flame Rating: UL94 V0 and VW-1
  • Limiting Oxygen index (LOI): greater than 95
  • Gamma, ETP, e-beam and autoclave sterilizable
  • Mil Spec approved (AMS-DTL-23053/11)

Notes on shrinking FEP:
1) As with all fluoropolymers, it is extremely important to make sure that adequate ventilation in the immediate work area is provided PRIOR to beginning the heat shrink process. This cannot be an afterthought, since fumes can cause nausea and dizziness, especially if flames are being used.
2) Only a small degree of recovery is necessary in the shrinking process; however, you may experience a longitudinal (lengthwise) change of up to 10%.
3) As with PTFE, mandrels can act as “heat-sinks”, causing the material to rapidly transition back to the crystalline phase before it gets a chance to shrink. We therefore recommend pre-heating larger diameter mandrels.
4) Slow, even heating of the entire tube is highly recommended to insure uniform shrinkage, and the desired results.
5) If the tubing begins to crack, chances are you overheated the material.
6) Also, higher shrink ratios will require higher shrink temperatures.


Pricing for 1.3:1 FEP Heat Shrink Tubing

Available in Natural. One week lead time, please call for Black.

Please note: The Nominal size listed here for our 1.3:1 FEP Heat shrink is the SIZE AFTER SHRINKING.

View Dimensions, Mil spec part numbers and Technical Specifications

    Mil Spec #

    Size
    Ordering Information
    AMS-DTL-23053/11-
    Before shrinking
    After shrinking

    Price/4FT
    Add to Cart

    Nominal
    ID Min

    ID Max
    Wall Thickness
    101-C

    24 AWG
    0.031"
    0.027"
    0.008"
    $2.75
    102-C

    22 AWG
    0.036"
    0.032"
    0.008"
    $2.90
    103-C

    20 AWG
    0.045"
    0.039"
    0.008"
    $3.00
    104-C

    18 AWG
    0.060"
    0.049"
    0.008"
    $3.10
    105-C

    16 AWG
    0.075"
    0.061"
    0.009"
    $3.20
    106-C

    14 AWG
    0.092"
    0.072"
    0.009"
    $3.25
    107-C

    12 AWG
    0.115"
    0.089"
    0.009"
    $3.30
    108-C

    10 AWG
    0.141"
    0.114"
    0.010"
    $3.60
    109-C

    9 AWG
    0.158"
    0.124"
    0.010"
    $5.15
    110-C

    8 AWG
    0.180"
    0.143"
    0.010"
    $5.40
    111-C

    7 AWG
    0.197"
    0.158"
    0.11"
    $6.05
    112-C

    6 AWG
    0.225"
    0.180"
    0.011"
    $6.30
    113-C

    5 AWG
    0.248"
    0.198"
    0.011"
    $6.60
    114-C

    4 AWG
    0.290"
    0.226"
    0.011"
    $6.98
    115-C

    3 AWG
    0.310"
    0.249"
    0.011"
    $8.13
    116-C

    2 AWG
    0.365"
    0.280"
    0.012"
    $8.70
    117-C

    1 AWG
    0.400"
    0.311"
    0.012"
    $9.50
    118-C
    0 AWG
    0.440"
    0.349"
    0.012"
    $10.50
    119-C
    3/8"
    0.500"
    0.383"
    0.015"
    $14.50
    120-C
    7/16"
    0.580"
    0.448"
    0.020
    $22.40
    121-C
    1/2"
    0.666"
    0.510"
    0.020"
    $25.00
    122-C
    5/8"
    0.830"
    0.637"
    0.025"
    $36.75
    123-C
    3/4"
    1.000"
    0.764"
    0.030"
    $42.25
    124-C
    7/8"
    1.170"
    0.891"
    0.035"
    $55.55
    126-C
    1"
    1.330"
    1.020"
    0.035"
    $60.50
    127-C
    1-1/8"
    1.500"
    1.145"
    0.035"
    $92

*Also available in precut pieces. Please inquire

For other sizes not listed here, please contact us

 

Pricing for 1.6:1 FEP heat shrink tubing

Available in Natural. One week lead time, please call for Black. Provided in 4 foot lengths.

For longer continuous lengths or precut pieces, please contact us

    View Dimensions, Mil spec part numbers and Technical Specifications

    Mil Spec #

    Size

    Ordering Information
    AMS-DTL-23053/11-
    Before shrinking
    After shrinking

    Price/4FT

    		 Add to Cart

    Nominal
    ID Min

    ID Max
    Wall Thickness
    201-C

    3/32"

    0.093"
    0.056"
    0.008"
    $10.62
    202-C

    1/8"

    0.125"
    0.075"
    0.010"
    $9.45
    203-C

    3/16"

    0.188"
    0.115"
    0.010"
    $9.55
    204-C

    1/4"

    0.250"
    0.150"
    0.010"
    $9.75
    205-C

    3/8"

    0.375"
    0.225"
    0.012"
    $12.20
    206-C

    1/2"

    0.500"
    0.300"
    0.015"
    $17.81
    207-C

    3/4"
    0.750"
    0.450"
    0.020"
    $29.25
    208-C

    1"

    1.000"
    0.600"
    0.025"
    $49.50
    209-C
    1 1/2"
    1.500"
    0.900"
    0.030"
    $66.48
    210-C
    2"
    2.000"
    1.200"
    0.030"
    $72.25

*Also available in precut pieces. Please inquire

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