TE Connectivity Heat Shrink Tubing Technology

Manufacturers and operators of systems with complex electrical infrastructures need reliable, proven options to insulate components against heat and electric current, provide strain relief for connectors and joints/splices, and protect and seal electric cable, wiring and components against water ingress, exposure to chemicals and damage from abrasion or bending. Today, heat shrink tubing and components offers a versatile, reliable and cost-effective option to address all of these operational challenges. In recent years, the development and commercialization of co-extruded and triple-extruded heat shrink components have created additional ways to combine form and function.

Key Growth Drivers Driving Demand For Hv Heat Shrink Solutions:

• Electrification
• Renewable Energy
• Industrial Automation
• 5G Technology
• Infrastructure Development

Addressing HV Insulation Challenges:

Electrical insulation materials can come in solid, liquid and gas form dependent on the given application. For high voltage transmission, air becomes the dominant insulation material for overhead power lines, whilst gases such as sulfur hexafuoride (SF6) are used for switch gear applications as SF6 helps supress internal discharge activity. Modern cable insulation systems tend to be solid polymeric based systems which may also be cross-linked during production.

Tape Vs. Heat Shrink Vs. Cold Shrink

Materials and Their Benefits:

• Polyolefin heat shrink tubing
• PVC heat shrink tubing
• Fluoropolymer heat shrink tubing
• Silicone heat shrink tubing

Electrical Properties:

• Resistivity
• Thermal Management

Testing:

• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
• ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
• RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
• VW (Volkswagen)
• CSA (Canadian Standards Association)

Why Choose TE'S Heat Shrink Tubing Products:

• Versatility and Durability
• Quick Installation/High-Tech Performance
• Easy Installation
• Safety
• Reliable, Robust Cross-linking Technology
• Offered in Single Wall and Dual Wall Heat Shrink Tubing

Heat Shrink Tubing Manufacturing Process:

• Compounding
• Extrusion
• Beaming
• Expansion

Read more about TE Connectivity's Raychem brand heat shrink tubing solutions: WHITEPAPER - HEAT SHRINK TUBING TECHNOLOGY