Description:
Endless Flattened 3:1 UL224/CSA heat-shrink polyolefin tubing with ideal properties for identification by thermal transfer printing. Designed to cover a wide range of applications for panel builders, shipyard and cable harness manufacturing.
Features:
- Very good print results
- Flame retardant according to UL224/CSA
- Ready to use for thermal transfer printers
- 3:1 shrink ratio in inch size
- Shrink temperature > 90°C
- Operating temperature -55°C to +135°C
Ribbons recommended: best print results are achieved with our recommended ribbons
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Standard packaging:
Reels
Size [inch] | Size [mm] | Flat width (nominal value, mm) | Maximum Inside Diameter Recovered [mm] | Wall Thickness Recovered [ mm] |
---|---|---|---|---|
3/32 | 2,4 | 4,2 | 0,8 | 0,53 |
1/8 | 3,2 | 5,6 | 1,0 | 0,58 |
3/16 | 4,8 | 7,6 | 1,6 | 0,58 |
1/4 | 6,4 | 10,7 | 2,0 | 0,63 |
3/8 | 9,5 | 15,1 | 3,0 | 0,63 |
1/2 | 12,7 | 20,9 | 4,0 | 0,68 |
3/4 | 19,1 | 30,9 | 6,0 | 0,90 |
1 | 25,4 | 40,5 | 8,0 | 1,00 |
1 1/2 | 38,1 | 60,5 | 12,7 | 1,10 |
Physical properties:
Property | Test method | Typical value |
---|---|---|
Tensile strength | ASTM D638 | >11 N/mm2 |
Elongation at break | ASTM D638 | >300% |
Longitudinal change | ASTM D2671 | -10% to +5% |
Water absorption | ASTM D570 | max. 0,5% |
Specific gravity | ASTM D792 | 1,40 |
Thermal properties:
Property | Test method | Typical value |
---|---|---|
Heat shock 4 hours at 250°C | ASTM D2671 | no dripping, cracking or flowing |
Heat aging 168 hours at 175°C | ASTM D2671 | elongation 200% |
Low temp. flexibility at -55°C | ASTM D2671 C | no cracking |
Flammability | UL224 | pass |
Electrical properties:
Property | Test method | Typical value |
---|---|---|
Dielectric strength | ASTM D2671 | 20kV/mm |
Volume resistivity | ASTM D257 | 1014 ohm/cm |
Chemical properties:
Property | Test method | Typical value |
---|---|---|
Chemical resistance | EN 60684-2-36 | good |
Copper corrosion | ASTM D2671 B | no corrosion |
Property | Test method | Typical value |
---|---|---|
Adherence test (eraser method) | SAE AS81531 | legible |
Fluid resistance | MIL-STD-202G method 215K | |
Isopropyl Alcohol \ Mineral spirits blend | 10 rubs (X3) | legible |
Terpene defluxer | 10 rubs (X3) | legible |
H2O \ PGME \ Monoethanolamine | 10 rubs (X3) | legible |
Property | Tape Y201P | Tape Y501P |
---|---|---|
Smear resistance (10 rubs) | ||
Diesel | 3 | 2 |
Hydraulic oil | 1 | 1 |
Unleaded gasoline | 5 | 4 |
Ethyl alcohol 92% | 1 | 1 |
Ethyl alcohol 95% | 1 | 1 |
Legend: | ||
1 - no effect, 2 - slight fading, 3 - moderate fading but still legible, 4 - severe fading and print illegible, 5 - complete print removal |
Property | Test method | Tape Y201P | Tape Y501P |
---|---|---|---|
Scratch test (rough sponge method) | in-house | ||
10 rubs | good | very good | |
Solvent test | in-house | ||
Isopropyl alcohol 99,9% | 10 rubs | good | excellent |
Isopropyl alcohol 99,9% | 20 rubs | good | excellent |
Norms:
- UL 224, 125°C Cert. UL E228117, CSA C 22.22 No. 198.1-98, OFT
- SAE AS81531 4.6.2 *
- MIL-STD-202G method 215K *
Railway normative:
- EN 45545-2 class HL1\HL2
* when used in conjuction with Y501P and Y501P-DR ribbons