Versafit
Highly flame-retardant, low recovery
temperature, heat-shrinkable tubing
Versafit heat-shrinkable tubing is a
cost-effective choice for many
commercial and military applications.
Versafit tubing is made from a
specially formulated, crosslinked
polyolefin to provide high flame-
retardance (VW-1), excellent flexibility,
and a low shrink temperature (to
reduce installation time).
Versafit tubing performs a variety
of functions in commercial and
military applications:
■Electrically insulates and protects
in-line components, disconnect
terminals, and splices.
■Bundles wires for very flexible
light-duty harnesses.
■Identifies or color-codes wires,
cables, terminals, and components.
Versafit tubing hot-stamps
extremely well.
Compared to noncrosslinked
materials, Versafit tubing has a higher
temperature rating and exhibits better
the r ma l stability and resistance to
physical abuse.
Unlike other typical flame-retardant
tubings, Versafit tubing is free of
polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and
polybrominated biphenyl oxides and
ethers (PBBOs/PBBEs). In Europe,
these chemicals are classified as
environmentally hazardous
substances.
Temperature rating
Full recovery temperature: 90°C
Continuous operating temperature: –55°C to 135°C
Specifications*
Type Raychem UL CSA Military
Versafit RW-3009 E35586 VW-1 LR31929 VW-1 AMS-DTL-23053/5
600V, 125°C 600V, 125°C Classes 1 and 3
*When ordering, always specify latest issue.
Dimensions (millimeters/inches)
Inside diameter Wall thickness
D d (max.) W
Size Expanded as supplied Recovered after heating Recovered after heating**
3/64 1.63 ± 0.2 0.064 ± 0.008 0.6 0.023 0.40 ± 0.08 0.016 ± 0.003
1/16 1.85 ± 0.2 0.073 ± 0.007 0.8 0.031 0.43 ± 0.08 0.017 ± 0.003
3/32 2.79 ± 0.2 0.110 ± 0.007 1.2 0.046 0.51 ± 0.08 0.020 ± 0.003
1/8 3.43 ± 0.2 0.135 ± 0.007 1.6 0.062 0.51 ± 0.08 0.020 ± 0.003
3/16 5.21 ± 0.3 0.205 ± 0.010 2.4 0.093 0.51 ± 0.08 0.020 ± 0.003
1/4 7.11 ± 0.3 0.280 ± 0.010 3.2 0.125 0.64 ± 0.08 0.025 ± 0.003
3/8 10.16 ± 0.4 0.400 ± 0.015 4.8 0.187 0.64 ± 0.08 0.025 ± 0.003
1/2 13.72 ± 0.4 0.540 ± 0.015 6.4 0.250 0.64 ± 0.08 0.025 ± 0.003
5/8 16.90 ± 0.4 0.665 ± 0.015 8.0 0.315 0.76 ± 0.08 0.030 ± 0.003
3/4 20.45 ± 0.4 0.805 ± 0.015 9.5 0.375 0.76 ± 0.08 0.030 ± 0.003
1 25.53 ± 0.4 1.055 ± 0.015 12.7 0.500 0.89 ± 0.13 0.035 ± 0.005
1 1/4 33.40 ± 0.7 1.315 ± 0.025 15.9 0.625 1.02 ± 0.15 0.040± 0.006
1 1/2 39.88 ± 0.8 1.570 ± 0.030 19.1 0.750 1.02 ± 0.15 0.040 ± 0.006
2 52.83 ± 1.0 2.080 ± 0.040 25.4 1.000 1.14 ± 0.16 0.045 ± 0.007
3 78.49 ± 1.0 3.090 ± 0.040 38.1 1.500 1.27 ± 0.20 0.050 ± 0.008
4 104.14 ± 1.3 4.100 ± 0.050 50.8 2.000 1.40 ± 0.23 0.055 ± 0.009
**Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage.
Ordering information
Colors Standard Black, white, red, blue, yellow and green
Nonstandard Brown, orange, violet, and gray
Size selection Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component being covered.
A variety of special order sizes are available.
Standard packaging On spools.
Ordering description Specify product name, size, and color; for example, Versafit 1/4-0 (0=Black).
®
Fully recovered after heating
D
W
d
Expanded as supplied
PBBs
PBBEs
PBBOs
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Specification values
Property Unit Requirement Method of test
Physical Dimensions mm (inches) See reverse ASTM D 2671
Longitudinal change
ASTM D 2671 percent +1, –5 ASTM D 2671
UL 224 percent +3, -3 UL224
Eccentricity (recovered) percent 30 maximum ASTM D 2671
Tensile strength psi (MPa) 1500 (10.3) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation percent 200 minimum ASTM D 2671
Secant modulus (expanded) psi (MPa) 2.5 X 104(172) maximum ASTM D 2671
Low-temperature flexibility No cracking UL 224
(1 hour at –45°C/–49°F)
Heat shock No cracking UL 224
(1 hour at 136°C/277°F)
Heat resistance ASTM D 2671
(7 days at 158°C/316°F)
Followed by tests for:
Tensile strength psi (MPa) 70% minimum of unaged specimens UL 224
Ultimate elongation percent 100 minimum UL 224
Flexibility No cracking UL 224
Dielectric withstand seconds 60 minimum UL 224
at 2500 V
Dielectric breakdown volts 50% minimum of unaged specimens ASTM D 2671
Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) 500 (19.7) minimum ASTM D 2671
Restricted shrinkage Pass UL 224
Electrical Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) 500 (19.7) minimum ASTM D 2671
Dielectric withstand seconds 60 minimum UL 224
at 2500 V
Volume resistivity ohm-cm 1014 minimum ASTM D 2671
Chemical Corrosive effect No corrosion ASTM D 2671
(7 days at 158°C/316°F)
Copper stability No brittleness, glazing, cracking, ASTM D 2671
(7 days at 158°C/316°F) or severe discoloration of tubing.
No pitting or blackening of copper.
Followed by test for:
Ultimate elongation percent 100 minimum ASTM D 2671
Flammability Pass UL 224, VW-1
Water absorption (recovered) percent 0.5 maximum ASTM D 2671
(24 hours at 23°C/73°F)
Fungus resistance ISO 846
Followed by tests for: Method B
Tensile strength psi (MPa) 1500 (10.3) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation percent 200 minimum ASTM D 2671
Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) 500 (19.7) minimum ASTM D 2671
Note: Consult RW-3009 for specific details about test procedures.
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