3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing HDT
Heavy-Duty, Polyolefin
Data Sheet October 2010
Description
3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing HDT is designed to provide reliable performance as well as
excellent mechanical and environmental protection. This flame-retardant prod uct
combines the important advantage of easy handling and installation with maximum
operating reliability and system protection. The tubing comes with a factory-applied
sealant. This sealant is a heat-activated thermoplastic material that remains soft and
flexible over long periods under adverse environmental conditions. During heating the
sealant softens, bonds to underlying surfaces and fills small voids that might be
present.
When cool, the sealant forms a barrie r against water, moisture, dirt and other
environmental contaminants. Heavy-dut y tubing is fabricated from specially
formulated cross-linked polyolefin, assuring long-term environmental protection. The
tubing is also highly chemical, abrasive a nd split resistant.
The tubing is rated for continuous operation at -55ºC (-67ºF) to 110ºC (230ºF).
Minimum shrink temperature is 121º C (250ºF). Uncoated produ ct (witho ut sealant) is
available on special order.
Agency Approvals
& Self Certifications
Meets the requirements of:
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/15, Class 1*
ABS
*Formerly MIL-I-23053/15 and MIL-DTL-2305 3/15
Standard Sizes and Dimensions ( without adhesive)
Part Number Cable Range
Expanded
I.D.
(Minimum)
in. (mm)
Recovered
I.D.
(Minimum)
in. (mm)
Recovered
Outer Wall
Thickness
(Nomimal)
in. (mm)
Length
in.
Std.
Pkg.
Pieces/
Carton
Color
HDT-0300-48A #14 - #8 AWG .30 (7,62) .10 (2,5) .08 (2,0) 48 20 Red and Black
HDT-0400-48A #12 - #6 AWG .40 (10,2) .15 (3,8) .09 (2,3) 48 20 Red and Black
HDT-0800-48A #8 - 1/0 AWG .80 (20,3) .20 (5,1) .11 (2,8) 48 20 Red and Black
HDT-1100-48A #2 – 4/0 AWG 1.10 (27,9) .37 (9,4) .12 (3,0) 48 20 Red and Black
HDT-1500-48A 3/0 – 400 MCM 1.50 (38,1) .50 (12,7) .17 (4,3) 48 20 Black Only
HDT-2000-48A 250 – 750 MCM 2.00 (50,8) .65 (16,5) .17 (4,3) 48 10 Black Only
HDT-3000-48A 600 – 1250 MCM 3.00 (76,2) 1.00 (25,4) .17 (4,3) 48 10 Black Only
HDT-4500-48A 1500 – 2500 MCM 4.50 (114,3) 1.50 (38,1) .17 (4,3) 48 5 Black Only
HDT-6000-48A 2.1” – 4.8” O.D. 6.00 (152,4) 1.80 (45,7) .17 (4,3) 48 5 Black Only
HDT-7000-48A 2.5” – 5.6” O.D. 7.00 (177,8) 2.00 (50,8) .17 (4,3) 48 5 Black Only
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Shrink Ratio
3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing HDT has a 3:1 shrink ratio. When freely recovered, the
tubing will be 33.3% of its as supplied diameter. The recovered wall thickness is
proportionate to the degree of recovery.
Applications
Can be used as cable sleeve, flame retardant, polyole fin for 1 kV or other long term
environmental protection – highly chemical, abrasion and split resistant
Typical Properties
Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum.
Properties measured at room temperature 7 3°F (23°C) unless otherwise stated.
*Outer wall only.
Physical Properties Typical Value
US units (metric)
Tensile Strength 2400 psi
Ultimate Elongation 475%
Longitudinal Change +1, -10%
Secant Modulus 14,000 psi
Specific Gravity 1.28
*Heat Aging 7 Days @ 175ºC (347ºF) Elongation 225%
*Heat Shock 4 hrs @ 22 5ºC (437ºF) No dripping, cracking, flowing
*Low Temperature Flexibility
4 hrs. @ -55ºC (-67ºF)
No cracking
Flammability Self-extinguish
Electrical Properties Typical Value
US units (metric)
Dielectric Strength 500 V/mil (60 mils)
Volume Resistivity 1014 ohm-cm
Chemical Properties Typical Value
US units (metric)
Corrosion Effect Non-corrosive
Solvent Resistance
Tensile Strength
Dielectric Strength
1500 psi
200 v/mil
Water Absorption 0.02%
Fungus Resistance Non-nutrient
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Shelf Life & Storage
3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing HDT has a 10-year shelf life from date of manufacture when
stored in a humidity controlle d storage (10°C/50°F to 27°C/80°F and <75% relative humidity).
Availability Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/electrical [Where to Buy] or call
1.800.245.3573.
Order this tubing by product name, size equivalent to the expanded inside diameter, package
type and color. Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component to be
covered.
Example: HDT-1100-48A Tubing, 4 ft., Black
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believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using this product, you must
evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability
associated with such use. Any statements related to the product, which are not contained in 3M’s current
publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order, shall have no force or effect unless
expressly agreed upon, in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M.
Warranty; Limited
Remedy; Limited
Liability
This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture at the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above,
your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of
the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or
consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M product, regardless of the legal theory asserted.
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