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 | Melt Wall vs Adhesive-Lined Polyolefin
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 Melt Wall Polyolefin Tubing is a semi-rigid heat shrinkable tubing that is coextruded and selectively
cross-linked to provide a tough protective outer shrinkable jacket with a meltable inner wall.
With the application of heat in access of 135oC the inner wall melts and is forced by the outer wall to flow in and around all underlying surfaces and small voids. When cool, the tubing becomes one solid mass excellent for encapsulating delicate components from
moisture and the attack of chemicals and solvents. Melt Wall Polyolefin Tubing is recommended for a wide variety of electronic, electrical and mechanical applications...wherever a highly reliable one-step approach to jacketing, encapsulation and environmental sealing is required.
Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Tubing is a flexible  polyolefin lined with a thin layer of special
thermoplastic adhesive for excellent moisture protection and strain relief. This tubing offers convenient protection of
electrical components, wire splices or bundling of wires. Automotive, truck and marine wiring splices
and connections are quickly and easily protected from harsh environments. With the application of heat Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Tubing shrinks to a tight fit, forcing the adhesive lining to flow and cover the substrate. When
cooled the adhesive forms a permanent, flexible and waterproof barrier. The tubing is availble in a standard 2 to 1 shrink
(product #IP44A2), and also as a 3 to 1 shrink (product #IP45A3) for hard to fit applications. For larger diameters see product #IP47HV Heavy Wall Polyolefin Tubing. |
| Medium & Heavy Wall Polyolefin
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 Heavy Wall heat shrink tubing is a thermally stabilized, modified polyolefin, heat shrinkable tubing. It provides a simpler, more positive splice sealing method that offers greater protection under the most adverse environmental conditions. A
relatively small number of sizes covers a large number of cable sizes because of the high shrink
ratio. Seals may be made over lead, steel, aluminum,
copper, and all standard plastic and elastomeric insulating materials. The standard tubing is supplied with an adhesive to provide optimum water-proofing and environmental protection in
submersible or direct buried applications. This tubing can also be supplied in medium wall (product #IP46) where wall constraint is a factor. Both tubings are rated for continuous operating temperature up to 90oC for non-pressurized cable systems. |
