Reliable protection
and sealing.
Convenient insulation.
3M
™
Heat Shrink Tubing
Product Selection Guide
3M
™
Heat Shrink Tubing Selection Guide
Volume Resistivity
(ohm-cm)
10
15
10
15
10
14
10
15
10
15
10
14
10
14
10
14
10
14
10
14
10
14
10
12
10
12
10
14
10
14
10
14
10
13
Material/Typical
Applications
Single-Wall Polyolefin Tubing
FP-301
Flexible Polyolefin
General purpose flame retardant insulation
for UL, CSA and MIL-DTL-23053/5 applications; cable and
component covering. Class 1 = opaque colors; Class 2 = clear.
Highly Flame-Retardant, Flexible Polyolefin
Insulation
applications, flame-retardant applications requiring UL VW-1
and CSA OFT, fire-resistant wiring.
Very Flexible Polyolefin
Terminal insulation, low
shrink-temperature applications.
Very Flexible Polyolefin
Shrink-fit jacketing and insulation
of flexible wire bundles and temperature-sensitive components.
–55°C to
+135°C
212°F
100°C
2:1
3/64"
to 4"
900
2400
FP-301VW
–55°C to
+135°C
–55°C to
+135°C
–55°C to
+135°C
212°F
100°C
212°F
100°C
212°F
100°C
2:1
3/64"
to 4"
3/64"
to 2"
1/16" to
1 1/2"
900
VFP-876
2:1
800
SFTW-203
3:1
700
Adhesive-Lined, Polyolefin Tubing
MW
EPS-200
Multiple Wall Polyolefin
Insulation, strain relief and sealing
of electrical connections, wire splices and components.
Environmental Protection Sleeve
Insulation, strain relief
and environmental protection of electrical wire bundles
and components.
Environmental Protection Sleeve
Insulation, strain relief
and environmental protection for automotive and marine
wire bundles and splices.
Environmental Protection Sleeve
Insulation, strain relief
and environmental protection for sealing voids in multiple
wire bundles for automotive and marine applications.
Semi-Rigid Multiple Wall Terminal Protection Sleeve
Insulation,
strain relief and environmental protection. Uses include the
manufacture of heat shrink butt connectors, ring terminals and
fork terminals.
All-Weather, Heat-Shrinkable, Dual Wall, Polyolefin Tubing for
Automotive Wire Harnesses.
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
275°F
135°C
250°F
121°C
250°F
121°C
250°F
121°C
275°F
135°C
2.5:1
2:1
1/8"
to 1"
1/8" to
2"
1/8" to
1-1/2"
.300" to
.700"
.183" to
.330"
900
800
2200
2100
EPS-300
3:1
700
EPS-400
4:1
700
TMW
900
TES
SMS
–55°C to
+110°C
250°F
121°C
4:1 4:1
.220" to
.700"
500
Special Purpose Tubing
MFP
Polyvinylidene Fluoride
Heat-resistant transparent insulation
and marking for electronic and appliance applications.
–55°C to
175°C
347°F
175°C
2:1
3/64"
to 2"
900
5500
NST
VTN-200
PSTH
Modified Neoprene
Insulation and abrasion resistant covering
of wiring and cable harnesses. Oil resistant coverings.
Fluoroelastomer
Synthetic fuel and hydraulic oil resistant
applications, high-temperature coverings.
Flexible Elastomeric Polyester
Designed for harsh
operating conditions.
–70°C to
+121°C
–55°C to
+200°C
–55°C to
+150°C
275°F
135°C
347°F
175°C
338°F
170°C
2:1
2:1
2:1
1/8"
to 3"
1/8"
to 2"
3/16" to
2 1/2"
800
500
500
Heavy-Duty Tubing
MDT
HDT
Medium-Duty
Excellent abrasion, corrosion and environmental
protection. Flame retardant.
Heavy-Duty
Fabricated from specially formulated cross-linked
polyolefin, assuring long-term environmental protection. Highly
chemical, abrasion and split resistant.
Bus Bar Tubing,
Designed for insulating rectangular, square,
or round bus bar rated 5 kV through 35 kV.
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
–55°C to
+110°C
250°F
121°C
250°F
121°C
250°F
121°C
3:1
3:1
.400" to
4.30"
.300" to
7.00"
2.38" to
10.28"
500
500
2400
2400
BBI
550
Note: The materials are rated on a scale of 1–10 for flexibility:
1 = most flexible and 10 = most rigid.
*Material characteristics only.
Tensile Strength
(PSI)
2400
2100
2600
2100
1900
2500
2450
1900
2100
2400
2200
2200
Dielectric
Strength (V/mil)
Operating Tem-
perature Range
Standard Sizes
Expanded
Diameter
Shrink Temp.
(Min.)
Shrink Ratio
Product
Solvent Resistance
Resistance To
Acids and Alkalis
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Corrosive Effect
Specific Gravity
Ultimate
Elongation (%)
Flexibility (see
note below)
400
5
1.3
Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing
Flame Test (except
clear)
Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 VW-1 Test
Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing
Flame Test
Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Good
3
Good
Exc.
400
+1, –10
1.5
Non-Corrosive
Good
3
Good
Exc.
450
5
1.3
Non-Corrosive
Good
2
Good
Exc.
400
5
1.29
Non-Corrosive
Good
3
Good
Good
400
450
+1, –10
+1, –5
1.0
1.3
Non-Flame Retardant
Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing
Flame Test (jacket)
Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing
Flame Test (jacket)
Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Good
Good
7
3
Good
Good
Good
Good
450
+1, –15
1.3
Non-Corrosive
Good
3
Good
Good
400
+1, –10
1.25
Non-Corrosive
Good
7
Good
Good
400
+1, –10
1.0
Non-Flame Retardant
Non-Corrosive
Good
7
Good
Good
450
350
+0, -10
+0, -10
0.97
1.25
TES Non-Flame
Retardant SMS Self-
Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Good
Good
TES 5
SMS
3
Good
Good
Good
Good
350
+1, –10
1.7
Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 VW-1 Test
Non-Corrosive
Exc.
10
Exc.
Exc.
500
450
350
+1, –10
+1, –10
+2, –8
1.3
1.7
1.6
Self-Extinguish
Self-Extinguish
Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
1
4
4
Exc.
Exc.
Exc.
Good
Exc.
Exc.
475
475
+1, –10
+1, –10
1.28
1.28
Self-Extinguish
Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Good
Good
8
9
Good
Good
Good
Good
575
+0, –10
1.20
Self-Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Good
8
Good
Good
*Formerly MIL+23053 and MIL-DTL-23058
for sheet number noted after slash mark.
Applicable
Specifications
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class 1,
2; UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class
3; UL File E-39100, VW-1; CSA
LR38227, OFT
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class 1;
UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227
UL File E-48398; CSA LR38227
Meets functional requirements of
SAE-AMS-DTL-28053/5, Class 1
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/4*, Class 1;
UL File E-157227; CSA LR38227
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/4*, Class 2;
UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227
UL File E-157227; CSA LR38227
UL File E-157227; CSA LR38227
UL File E-157227; CSA LR38227
ESB-M99D56-Ford
MS-DB56-Chrysler
Meets performance claims of
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/18*, Class
1; SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/8*; UL
File E-39100, CSA LR38227 OFT
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/1*, Class 1,
2; UL File E-39100; SC-X-15112
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/13*
SC-X15111C; meets the functional
requirements of SAE-AMS-
DTL-23053/16*
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/15*,
Class 2
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/15*,
Class 1
ASTM-D-257, 149, 150, 2303; IEC
216; ANSI/IEEE Std C37.20
Longitudinal
Change (± %)
Flammability
Abrasion
Resistance
Fuel & Oil
Resistance
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