FEP heat shrink tubing, due to its thermoplastic nature, reacts much easier to heat than PTFE and can shrink at temperatures as low as 130˚C (266˚F) dependent on wall thickness and shrinking method and can follow the contours of components very closely. FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) enjoys a high degree of inertness; is an excellent dielectric like PTFE but has the benefit of being almost completely transparent.
FEP Heat Shrink Tubing Applications:
Due to its low shrink temperature, FEP heat shrink tubing can be used to encapsulate a range of sensitive electrical components & instrumentation and being a clear material, is effective in sleeving UV lamps and items where light transmission is required. Very smooth, non-stick surfaces make FEP the ideal candidate for roll covers and other process components which come into contact with viscous substances.
FEP Heatshrink Tubing Availability:
- Supplied in standard 1.22m lengths, spools on request
- Standard colour natural/clear, other colours possible
- Custom sizes upon request
FEP Heat-Shrink Tubing – Shrink Ratio 1.3:1 – Standard Sizes:
| Expanded ID (mm) | Shrunk ID (mm) | Shrunk wall thk (mm) | Wall tol+/- (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | 0.68 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| 0.91 | 0.81 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| 1.14 | 0.99 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| 1.52 | 1.24 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| 1.90 | 1.55 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| 2.34 | 1.83 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| 2.92 | 2.26 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| 3.58 | 2.90 | 0.25 | 0.08 |
| 4.00 | 3.15 | 0.25 | 0.08 |
| 4.57 | 3.63 | 0.25 | 0.08 |
| 5.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 0.10 |
| 5.70 | 4.57 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| 6.30 | 5.03 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| 7.36 | 5.75 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| 7.85 | 6.33 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| 9.30 | 7.12 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| 10.16 | 7.90 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| 11.17 | 8.87 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| 12.70 | 9.73 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| 14.70 | 11.38 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| 16.93 | 12.95 | 0.50 | 0.10 |
| 21.00 | 16.20 | 0.50 | 0.10 |
| 25.40 | 19.40 | 0.50 | 0.10 |
