RT-3 PBBs Semirigid, flame-retardant polyolefin PBBEs PBBOs heat-shrinkable tubing RT-3 tubing is ideally suited for wire equipment requiring tubing with a of polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) strain-relief applications. It provides tightly controlled expanded and polybrominated biphenyl oxides excellent strain relief and insulation of diameter. Sizes and expansion (PBBOs). In Europe, these chemicals weak points, transferring flex stress ratios of RT-3 are available for are classified as environmentally away from solder and crimp joints specific spade/disconnect terminals. hazardous substances. and other typically sensitive wire- splice and termination points. RT-3 tubing is made from a semirigid, RT-3 is UL-recognized in all colors radiation-crosslinked, flame-retardant and CSA- certified in black at RT-3 is especially well suited for polyolefin. Unlike other typical flame- 125C, 600 V. semi-automated production retardant tubings, RT-3 tubing is free Temperature rating Full recovery temperature: 135C Continuous operating temperature: 55C to 135C Specifications* Type Raychem UL CSA RT-3 RT-360** E35586 LR31929 (Black only) * When ordering, always specify latest issue. ** Except dimensions and longitudinal change. Dimensions (millimeters/inches) W Expanded as supplied Fully recovered after heating D d Inside diameter Wall thickness D d (max.) W Expanded Recovered after Recovered after Size* as supplied heating heating*** RT-3 No. 1 6.1 0.4 0.240 0.015 2.4 0.095 0.79 0.08 0.031 0.003 RT-3 No. 2 8.1 0.4 0.320 0.015 3.2 0.125 0.79 0.08 0.031 0.003 RT-3 No. 3 9.5 0.5 0.375 0.020 3.8 0.150 0.79 0.08 0.031 0.003 RT-3 No. 4 12.3 0.5 0.485 0.020 5.1 0.200 0.79 0.08 0.031 0.003 ***Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage. Ordering information Color Standard Black only. Size selection Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component being covered. A variety of nonstandard sizes are available. Standard packaging 1-inch cut-pieces or 4-foot lengths Ordering description Specify product name, size, and color for example, RT-3 No. 1-0 (0=Black).Specification values Property Unit Requirement Method of test PhysicalDimensions mm (inches) See reverse ASTM D 2671 Longitudinal change percent +0, 10 ASTM D 2671 Tensile strength psi (MPa) 2000 (13.8) minimum ASTM D 2671 Ultimate elongation percent 200 minimum ASTM D 2671 4 Secant modulus (expanded) psi (MPa) 2.5 x 10 (172) minimum ASTM D 2671 Specific gravity 1.35 maximum ASTM D 2671 Low-temperature flexibility No cracking ASTM D 2671 (4 hours at 55C/67F) Heat shock No dripping, flowing, ASTM D 2671 (4 hours at 250C/482F) or cracking Heat resistance ASTM D 2671 (168 hours at 175C/347F) Followed by test for: Ultimate elongation percent 150 minimum ASTM D 2671 Electrical Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) 500 (19.7) minimum ASTM D 2671 14 Volume resistivity ohm-cm 10 minimum ASTM D 2671 Chemical Copper mirror corrosion Noncorrosive ASTM D 2671 (16 hours at 150C/302F) Procedure A Copper contact corrosion No pitting or blackening ASTM D 2671 (168 hours at 150C/302F) of copper Procedure B Flammability Self-extinguishing within ASTM D 2671 1 minute no more than 25% Procedure B of indicator burned or charred no falling, burning particles. Fungus resistance ISO 846 Method B Followed by tests for: Tensile strength psi (MPa) 2000 (13.8) minimum ASTM D 2671 Ultimate elongation percent 200 minimum ASTM D 2671 Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) 500 (19.7) minimum ASTM D 2671 Water absorption percent 0.5 maximum ASTM D 2671 (24 hours at 23C/73F) Fluid resistance ASTM D 2671 (24 hours at 23C/73F) in: JP-8 fuel (MIL-T-5624) Skydrol 500 Hydraulic fluid (MIL-H-5606) Aviation gasoline 100/300 (MIL-G-5572) Water Followed by tests for: Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) 400 (15.8) minimum ASTM D 2671 Tensile strength psi (MPa) 1600 (11.0) minimum ASTM D 2671 Note: Consult RT-360 for specific details about test procedures. Skydrol is a trademark of Monsanto Company. Raychem is a trademark of Tyco Electronics Corporation. Users should independently evaluate the suitability of the product for their application. 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