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Compound D4-I
Radiation crosslinkable compound for flexible superior flame-
retarded, 150ºC fluoropolymer heat-shrinkable tubing.
Compound properties
Compound D4-I is a radiation crosslinkable compound offering superior chemical resistance, cut-through
and abrasion resistance properties. A specially selected combination of
fluoropolymers , processing aids and additives makes this compound an
excellent choice for the manufacturing of heat-shrinkable tubings which
will easily meet the requirements of MIL-DTL-23053/18 class 2 and UL 224
VW-1.
The compound can be extruded on standard PE extruders or PVC extruders
having a 2:1 pressure ratio.
Compound characteristics
| Color |
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Transparent |
| Specific gravity |
ASTM D 792 |
1.8 |
| Water absorption |
ASTM D 570 |
0.05% |
| LOI |
ASTM D 2868 |
40% |
| Burnung rate |
UL 94 |
V-O |
Extrusion
| Recommended extrusion temperature profile |
200ºC - 210ºC - 225ºC - 225ºC - 200ºC |
Irradiation
| Recommended dose |
30 - 60 kGy |
| Hotset-elongation |
70 - 130 % (20gr/mm2 and 200ºC) |
Packaging
The compound is packed in sealed PE bags of 25 kg.
We recommend to store the compound below 30ºC.
Tubing properties
Heat-shrinkable tubing made of this compound will show a continuous operating
temperature of 150ºC. The excellent heat-ageing properties allows the
product to withstand 275ºC for short periods. The combined high performance
properties makes the sleeving made of this compound an excellent choice
for intended use as wire markers, insulation and wire and component relief
in applications in the aircraft, automotive, military , paper, steel ,chemical
and medical industry. The tubing can be easily sterilized. Clear tubing may be
considered for use as replacements for non flame-retarded clear sleevings.
Coloring can be achieved by adding special color masterbatches.
Technical values
| Property |
Test Method |
Typical value |
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| Physical |
| Tensile strenght at break |
ASTM D 638 |
25 MPa |
| Elongation at break |
ASTM D 638 |
300% |
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| Thermal |
| Continuous operating temperature |
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-55ºC to +150ºC |
| Minimum shrink temperature |
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150ºC |
| Heat shock (4hrs @ 300ºC) |
ASTM D 2671 |
No cracking, dripping, flowing |
| Heat ageing (168hrs @ 250ºC) |
ASTM D 638 |
Elongation 250% |
| Low temp. flexibility (-55ºC) |
ASTM D 2671C |
No cracking |
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| Chemical |
| Fungus resistance |
ASTM G 21 |
Inert |
| Fluid resistance |
MIL-DTL-23053/18 Class 2 |
Excellent |
| Copper Corrosion |
ASTM D 2671 B |
Excellent |
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| Electrical |
| Dielectric strength |
ASTM D 2671 |
20 kV/mm |
| Volume resistivity |
ASTM D 257 |
10 @ 12 ohm.cm |
International specifications
- MIL-DTL-23053/18 Class 2
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