Heat-shrink Tubing FITCOTUBE®

FITCOTUBE® FT700 heat shrink tubing

When it comes to Electronics and Electrical Engineering, heat shrink tubing serves an essential role. In fact, they provide electrical insulation, marking, and protection of electrical connections from moisture, corrosion, and mechanical damage. Among the special heat shrinkable tubing available is FITCOTUBE® FT700, offering outstanding properties and a wide range of applications.

 Properties:

1. High-quality materials: FITCOTUBE® FT700 is made of high-quality polyolefin, providing it with high resistance to chemical agents and abrasion, as well as a shiny smooth surface. As a result, it is ideally suited for cosmetic applications.
2. Thin-wall design: The thin-walled design is a feature of the heat-shrinkable tubing, enabling it to precisely enclose tight joints and contours. This is particularly important to ensure optimum insulation and reliable protection without adding unnecessary volume.
3. Temperature resistance: Featuring radiation crosslinking, the FITCOTUBE® FT700 can withstand demanding temperature conditions, providing a thermal operating range of -55°C to +105°C. Therefore, it is suitable for applications in environments with corresponding thermal exposure.
4. Shrink ratio: the heat shrink tubing has a shrink ratio of 2:1 at a shrinking temperature of 115°C. As a result, it contracts by half of its diameter upon delivery. This ensures easy application and efficient coverage of joints of different sizes.
5. Flame retardancy: FT700’s FMVSS 302 flame retardant properties guarantee it helps slow the spread of flames. Thus, the tubing helps to increase the safety of electrical connections in the event of a fire.

Applications of the FITCOTUBE® FT700:

1. Electrical insulation: heat shrink tubing is widely used for electrical insulating wires and cables. Protecting against short circuits increases the reliability of electrical connections in household appliances, automobiles, aerospace applications, and the electronics industry.
2. Cosmetic use: Thanks to its smooth and glossy surface, the tubing is particularly cosmetically appealing. Therefore, as well as due to its cost efficiency, it is used in various industries for visibility.
3. Mechanical protection: FT700 provides excellent mechanical protection for cables and wires thanks to its good adhesion properties. Especially in harsh environments or in areas subject to vibration. It is particularly suitable for protecting components where a smooth surface quality is required, such as seat belt anchor cables.
4. Moisture and corrosion protection: the composition of the heat-shrinkable tubing FT700 allows outdoor applications or in humid environments to protect joints from moisture and corrosion.
5. Bundling and reinforcement: in addition to the applications described, the FT700 can also be used to bundle multiple cables or to reinforce connections.

A reliable and versatile heat shrink tubing, FITCOTUBE® FT700 covers a wide range of applications in diverse industries. Its high-quality properties make it a preferable choice for engineers looking for effective solutions in electrical insulation and protection. With its thin wall design and consistent performance at high temperatures, FT700 is a valuable tool for electrical installers and engineers seeking the highest quality standards.