Heat shrink non‑tracking tubes are used in medium voltage cable joints and terminations up to 36kV. Produced from high quality cross‑linked polyolefin material offering exceptional insulation and long‑term service reliability. Ends are inner coated with adhesive for secure sealing.
Expanded ID (max), recovered ID (max), wall thickness, and standard length per piece
| Size | Expanded ID max (mm) | Recovered ID max (mm) | Wall thickness (mm) | Standard package (mm/pc) |
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*Standard length per piece: 600‑1200 mm (custom lengths available on request).
Electrical, mechanical and tracking resistance properties
| Property | Test Method | Standard Value |
|---|---|---|
| Operating temperature | IEC 216 | -45°C to +105°C |
| Tensile strength | ASTM D2671 | ≥13 MPa |
| Elongation at break | ASTM D2671 | ≥300% |
| Tensile strength after aging | ASTM D2671 / 120°C,168h | ≥11 MPa |
| Elongation at break after aging | ASTM D2671 / 120°C,168h | ≥240% |
| Dielectric strength | IEC 243 | ≥20 kV/mm |
| Tracking resistance | ASTM D2303 | 3.75kV, 1h – PASS |
| Volume resistance | ASTM D2303 | ≥1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm |
| Dielectric constant | IEC 250 | 3.0 |
| Longitudinal shrinkage | — | ≤10% |
| Eccentricity | ASTM D2671 | ≤30% |
| Water absorption | ISO 62 | ≤0.1% |
| Flammability (Oxygen index) | IEC 93 | ≥28 |
| Copper corrosion | ASTM D2671 / 120°C,168h | No corrosion |
| Cold bend | ASTM D2671 / -40°C,4h | No cracking |