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PTFE Heat Shrink Tube

PTFE heat shrink tubing is a type of heat-shrink tubing made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE possesses a range of excellent properties, including an extremely low coefficient of friction, exceptional chemical stability, and high and low-temperature resistance.
Product name       PTFE Heat Shrink Tube
Material structure        PTFE
Specification        0.5 to 20mm
Standard         ROHS
MOQ         100meters
Delivery        7-10 days
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 PTFE heat shrink tubing is manufactured through a specialized process. When heated, it rapidly shrinks and tightly wraps around the surface of the object being protected, forming a strong protective layer.

Advantages of PTFE Heat Shrink Tubing

Heat-Resistant

PTFE heat shrink tubing can be used for extended periods within a temperature range of -200°C to 260°C.
Even in high-temperature environments, its physical and chemical properties remain stable, preventing deformation and aging. This makes it widely used in high-temperature industrial applications.

Chemical Stability

PTFE heat shrink tubing is virtually impervious to all chemicals, including strong acids, bases, and organic solvents, maintaining excellent performance.

Good Flexibility

PTFE heat shrink tubing offers excellent flexibility and bendability, withstanding compression and bending to a certain extent without breaking.
It adapts to various installation environments and complex layout requirements, making it easy to implement and maintain.

Low Friction

PTFE’s extremely low coefficient of friction reduces resistance to fluid flow within the tubing, effectively reducing energy loss during transportation.
It also facilitates the transport of solid materials within the tubing, reducing clogging and wear.
PTFE Heat Shrink Tube Main Features and Usage 
Usage PTFE heat shrink tubing plays an irreplaceable role in mission-critical applications that demand uncompromised performance under extreme conditions, including

aerospace (insulation of rocket motor wiring, protection of satellite components),

medical devices (sterilizable endoscope cable shielding, encapsulation of implantable devices),

 

industrial manufacturing (sealing of corrosive chemical pipelines,

protection of deep-sea sensors),

automotive/energy (insulation of high-voltage connectors for electric vehicle batteries,

 

sealing of hydrogen fuel cell components).

Main Features  

Color :Transparent color, black, etc

Meltability ≥ 280 ℃

Working temperature -80 ℃~260 ℃

Dielectric constant (*) 50HZ 2.1

The corrosion effect on copper is not corrosive

Good antibacterial and erosive properties

Good toughness (bending, tearing, etc.)

Shrinkage ratio: 1.7:1 and 4:1.

1.Tensile Strength: ≥17.3 MPa (ASTM D2671)

2. Elongation at Break: ≥200% (ASTM D2671)

3. Specific Gravity: 2.30 (ASTM D792)

4. Thermal Shock Resistance: No cracking or dripping (ASTM D2671)

5. Low-Temperature Brittleness: No cracking (ASTM D2671)

6. Flame Retardancy: Self-extinguishing (ASTM D2671)

7. Volume Resistivity: ≥1×10¹⁸ Ω·cm (ASTM D2671)

8. Dielectric Strength: ≥34 kV/mm (ASTM D2671)

9. Copper Corrosion: No corrosion (UL224)

10. Solvent Resistance: Excellent (SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/12)

11. Water Absorption: ≤0.1 max (ASTM D570)

Applications PTFE heat shrink tubing, due to its unique properties, is widely used in various fields.

For example, in the electronics industry, it is used to protect microtransformers and specialized sensors;

in the petrochemical industry, it acts as a protective layer for pipes and cables to protect against chemical corrosion; 

in the aerospace industry, it plays a crucial role in protecting critical components from environmental influences.

 

PTFE heat shrink tubing is also commonly used to protect the internal wiring of medical devices due to its harmlessness to the human body and excellent biocompatibility.

 

In the construction industry, PTFE heat shrink tubing is also used to improve the durability and safety of building materials.

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4:1 PTFE Heat Shrink Tube Size 

SIZE(mm) Expanded ID (mm) Recovery ID (mm) Application
ID Average Wall ID Average Wall (mm)
φ2.0 2.0-2.5 0.05-0.10 0.33-0.46 0.25±0.05 0.4-1.6
φ2.5 2.5-3.0 0.05-0.10 0.38-0.50 0.25±0.05 0.5-2.0
φ3.0 3.0-3.5 0.05-0.10 0.51-0.66 0.25±0.05 0.7-2.5
φ3.5 3.5-4.0 0.05-0.10 0.56-0.68 0.30±0.05 0.8-3.0
φ4.0 4.0-4.5 0.05-0.10 0.70-0.81 0.30±0.05 0.9-3.5
φ4.5 4.5-5.0 0.05-0.10 0.88-0.98 0.35±0.05 1.0-4.0
φ5.0 5.0-5.8 0.05-0.12 1.10-1.23 0.35±0.05 1.2-4.5
φ6.0 6.0-7.0 0.05-0.12 1.30-1.50 0.35±0.05 1.5-5.0
φ7.0 7.0-8.0 0.05-0.12 1.45-1.65 0.40±0.05 1.8-6.0
φ8.0 8.0-9.0 0.05-0.12 1.60-1.85 0.40±0.05 2.0-7.0
φ9.0 9.0-10.0 0.07-0.15 1.80-2.00 0.40±0.05 2.3-8.0
φ 10.0 10.0-12.0 0.07-0.15 1.90-2.30 0.40±0.05 2.5-9.0
φ 12.0 12.0-14.0 0.07-0.15 2.20-2.80 0.40±0.05 3.0-11.0
φ 14.0 14.0-16.0 0.07-0.15 2.5-3.30 0.40±0.05 3.5-13.0
φ 16.0 16.0-18.0 0.07-0.15 3.10-3.80 0.40±0.05 4.0-15.0
φ 18.0 18.0-20.0 0.07-0.15 3.30-4.20 0.40±0.05 4.5-17.0
φ20.0 20.0-22.0 0.07-0.15 3.80-4.80 0.40±0.05 5.0-19.0

 

1.7:1  PTFE Heat shrink tube 

 

Sizes

(mm)

Exp ID (mm) Average Wall before shrink (mm) Recovery ID (mm) Application
ID S    T  Max ID  Wall S Type Wall T Type (mm)
φ0.5 0.7±0.20 0.10±0.05 0.15±0.05 ≤0.30 0.15±0.05 0.25±0.050 0.50-0.70
φ 1.0 1.0±0.20 0.10±0.05 0.15±0.05 ≤0.50 0.15±0.05 0.25±0.050 0.60-0.80
φ 1.5 1.5±0.20 0.10±0.05 0.20±0.05 ≤0.90 0.15±0.05 0.25±0.050 0.75-1.40
φ2.0 2.0±0.20 0.10±0.05 0.20±0.05 ≤1.20 0.15±0.05 0.30±0.05 1.00-1.80
φ2.5 2.5±0.20 0.10±0.05 0.20±0.05 ≤1.5 0.15±0.05 0.30±0.05 1.25-2.30
φ3.0 3.0±0.20 0.15±0.05 0.20±0.05 ≤1.7 0.18±0.05 0.30±0.05 1.50-2.70
φ3.5 3.5±0.20 0.15±0.05 0.20±0.05 ≤2.0 0.18±0.05 0.30±0.05 1.75-3.20
φ4.0 4.0±0.30 0.15±0.05 0.20±0.05 ≤2.3 0.18±0.05 0.30±0.05 2.00-3.60
φ4.5 4.5±0.30 0.15±0.05 0.20±0.05 ≤2.6 0.18±0.05 0.30±0.05 2.20-4.0
φ5.0 5.0±0.30 0.15±0.05 0.20±0.05 ≤3.0 0.18±0.05 0.30±0.05 2.50-4.50
φ6.0 6.0±0.30 0.15±0.05 0.25±0.05 ≤3.5 0.25±0.05 0.38±0.05 3.00-5.40
φ7.0 7.0±0.30 0.15±0.05 0.25±0.05 ≤4.0 0.25±0.05 0.38±0.05 3.50-6.30
φ8.0 8.0±0.30 0.15±0.05 0.25±0.05 ≤4.5 0.25±0.05 0.38±0.05 4.00-7.20
φ9.0 9.0±0.30 0.15±0.05 0.25±0.05 ≤5.0 0.25±0.05 0.38±0.05 4.50-8.00
φ 10 10.0±0.30 0.15±0.05 0.25±0.05 ≤6.0 0.25±0.05 0.38±0.05 5.00-9.00
φ 11 11.0±0.30 0.15±0.05 0.25±0.05 ≤6.3 0.25±0.05 0.38±0.05 5.50-10.0
φ 12 12.0±0.40 0.15±0.05 0.28±0.05 ≤7.0 0.25±0.05 0.42±0.05 6.00-11.0
φ 13 13.0±0.40 0.15±0.05 0.28±0.05 ≤7.5 0.25±0.05 0.42±0.05 6.00-11.0
φ 15 15.0±0.40 0.15±0.05 0.28±0.05 ≤8.5 0.25±0.05 0.42±0.05 6.00-11.0

 

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