Heak Shrinkable Insulating Tube

All dimensions are in mmDrawing depicts typical dimensionsE – as suppliedS – after free recoveryD – internal diameter without adhesive coatingL – Length as per requirement

Heat Shrinkable Insulating Tubes are used to build up insulation over the connector area in Plastic and Paper insulated cable straight through joints rated up to 36kV. The Insulating Tubes are made from thermally stabilised cross linked high resistance polymeric material.

CODESIZEDia DT
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MinMax±20%
RIBT20/72072.5
RIBT30/83083.0
RIBT40/1240123.5
RIBT55/1855183.5
RIBT65/2165214.0
RIBT80/2680264.0
RIBT110/37110374.5
RIBT150/50150504.5
RIBT180/65180654.5
CharacteristicsValueTest Method
Physical Properties
Specific gravity1.19±0.2ASTM D-1505
Water adsorption1% (max)ASTM D-570 /ISO 62
Tensile strength8 N/sqmm (min)ASTM D-412 /ISO 37
Ultimate elongation200% (min)ASTM D-412 /ISO 37
Thermal Ageing Tests (120°C for 500hrs)
Tensile strength7 N/sqmm (min)ASTM D-412 /ISO 37
Ultimate elongation100% (min)ASTM D-412 /ISO 37
Thermal Tests
Heat Shock (30min, 200°C)No cracking / No flowESI 09-13
Low temp. flexibility (-40°C)No crackingASTM D-2671
FlammabilitySelf extinguishingASTM D-2671-B
Electrical Properties
Volume resistivity1x1012 Ohm-cm (min)ASTM D-257 /IEC 93
Dielectric strength10 kV/mm (min)ASTM D-149 /IEC 243
Dielectric constant5 (max)ASTM D-150 /IEC 250
Chemical Properties
Fungus resistance<1ASTM G-21
Chemical resistance immersion in following liquids NaOH(40%), H2So4(3%), Toluene, Acetone for 24 hrs at room temp.Good (No visual defects)ISO 175