Heat shrinkable tubing and adhesive liner combination that established the CATV industry standard for splice and connector protection. Provides an absolutely waterproof seal, selective strippability, and easy error‑free installation.
As supplied ID, after recovery dimensions, wall thicknesses, and standard length per piece
| Size (model) | As Supplied ID (mm) | After Recovery ID (mm) | Outer Layer Wall (mm) | Adhesive Layer Wall (mm) | Total Wall Thickness (mm) | Standard Length (m/pc) |
|---|
*Standard length: 1.22 meters per piece (m/pc) for all sizes.
Material properties and hot melt adhesive performance
| Property | Test Method | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (MPa) | ASTM D2671 | ≥10.4 |
| Elongation (%) | ASTM D2671 | ≥300 |
| Density (g/cm³) | ASTM D792 | 1.2 |
| Longitudinal change (%) | UL 224 | ≤±10 |
| Elongation after aging (%) | UL224 158°C×168h | ≥200 |
| Heat shock | UL224 225°C×4h | No cracking |
| Dielectric strength (kV/mm) | IEC 243 | ≥20 |
| Volume resistivity (Ω·cm) | IEC 93 | ≥10¹⁴ |
| Water absorption (%) | ASTM D570 | ≤0.5 |
| Property | Test Method | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Water absorption | ASTM D570 | ≤0.2% |
| Softening point | ASTM E28 | 95°C |
| Peel strength (PE) | ASTM D1000 | 120 N/25mm |
| Peel strength (AL) | ASTM D1000 | 80 N/25mm |