Heat Shrink Tubing Materials Comparison Chart
Optimal results for heat shrink tubing usage can largely depend upon the proper material of construction. Ease-of-use or installation, fit-for-purpose performance characteristics (such as min/max temperature exposure, flame resistance and cosmetic appearance) and direct cost can all vary based upon the underlying material formulation of you heat shrink tubing. Here are the 4 most common families of industrial heat shrink and their main properties.
| Polyolefin | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) | Fluoropolymer | Elastomer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material Description | An organic thermoplastic with a waxy texture that is odorless and non-porous | A polymer thermoplastic composed of 57% chlorine and 43% carbon; one of the most common plastics in the world | A fluorocarbon-based polymer with multiple carbon-flrorine bonds | A polymer with rubber-like viscoelastic properties |
| Material Properties |
|
|
|
|
| Single Wall Heat Shrink Tubing Products | TE Raychem RNF-100 TE Raychem Versafit TE Raychem RP-4800 TE Raychem TC Caps TE Raychem SWFR X2 TE Raychem SWFR X4 Sumitomo Sumitube B2 Alpha Wire FIT 221 Alpha Wire FIT 221L Alpha Wire FIT 221V Alpha Wire FIT 260 Alpha Wire FIT 295 Alpha Wire FIT 295 Alpha Wire FIT 321V Alpha Wire FIT 421 Alpha Wire FIT 600 |
Insultab HS105 Alpha Wire FIT 105 |
TE Raychem RNF-150 TE Raychem RT-375 TE Raychem RT-55 Alpha Wire FIT 400 Alpha Wire FIT 500 Alpha Wire FIT 650 Alpha Wire FIT FLEX |
TE Raychem NT TE Raychem RW-200 TE Raychem SFR TE Raychem SRFR TE Raychem NTFR |
| Adhesive-Lined Dual Wall Heat Shrink Tubing Products | TE Raychem ATUM TE Raychem DWP-125 TE Raychem ES-1000 TE Raychem ES-2000 TE Raychem TAT-125 Sumitomo Sumitube W3B2 Sumitomo Sumitube W3B2 (4X) Alpha Wire FIT 300 Alpha Wire FIT 321 Alpha Wire FIT 621 Alpha Wire FIT 700 Alpha Wire FIT 750 |
|||
| View Products by Material | Browse PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Heat Shrink Tubing | Browse Fluropolymer Heat Shrink Tubing | Browse Elastomer Heat Shrink Tubing |
While PVC heat shrink is very common and economical, many applications require the benefits afforded by Polyolefin heat shrink. Lastly, a broad range of fluoropolymers and elastomers are also available for more unique and demanding applications. For any additional questions on the heat shrink tubing options that Lapp Tannehill offers contact us at 800-633-6339 or chat us online!