Description

3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing MW is a semi-rigid, 110ºC heat-shrinkable polyolefin tubing that is co-extruded and selectively cross-linked to provide an integral, meltable inner wall.

When heated in excess of 135ºC (275ºF), the inner meltable wall of the tubing is simultaneously softened and forced by the shrink action into intimate contact with all underlying surfaces, interstices and small voids. Upon cooling, the MW tubing provides a tough protective and insulating barrier, highly resistant to penetration by moisture and the introduction of chemicals and solvents. Adhesive reflow will occur at temperatures above 80ºC (176ºF).

Applications

Applications for MW tubing include braided-shield pigtails, electrical wiring, mechanical assemblies, electronic components, electrical wire splices, breakouts, connections, solder joints, delicate wire terminations, end-sealing of electrical cables and rigid tubings.

For installation that may require rework, retrofit or repair in the field, MW tubing offers the extra advantage of easy removability. For circuit and component identification purposes, the tubings readily accept marking by means of print-wheel or hot-stamp techniques.