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REPL RIMTU Medium Wall Heat Shrink Tubing (Uncoated) are unlined heatshrinkable tubes used for environmental sealing of plastic and paper insulated cable joints rated up to 1kV.
RIMTU Part Numbers: 9/3, 12/4, 22/6, 30/8, 40/12, 52/16, 63/19, 80/22, 100/30, 120/ 34, 140/40, 160/50, 180/60.
These tubes are made from thermally stabilised, cross linked and weather resistant polymeric material and have a nominal shrink ratio of 3:1 and an unlimited. The tubes can be supplied in a coated form – hot melt adhesive lined (RIMTA) depending on the application.
Unlimited shelf life
Excellent resistance to chemicals and solvents
Excellent chemical properties
Continuous operating temperature: -50°C to 125°C
Available in long spool lengths (RIMTU version only)
Conforms to specifications: IEC 60684-3, ENATS 09-11, RoHS 2011/65/EU & 2015/863/EU Compliant
[Test Method used is provided in brackets].
Specific Gravity = 1.19 ± 0.2 g/cm3 [ASTMD – 1505]
Water Absorption = 0.5% (max) [ASTM D – 570]
Tensile Strength = ≥14.5 N/mm2 (min) [ASTM D – 412 / ISO 37]
Ultimate Elongation = 500% (min) [ASTM D – 412 / ISO 37]
Hardness = 43 ± 3 Shore D [ASTM D – 2240]
Longitudinal Change = ±10% [ESI 09 – 13]
Shrink Ratio = 3 : 1 (Min) [TP / QA / 61]
Torching = No Split [TP / QA / 7]
Shrink Temperature = 120°C [IEC – 216]
Heat Shock (30min 200°C) = No cracking / No flow [ESI 09-13]
Heat Ageing (500hrs 120°C) – Tensile Strength = 12 N/mm2 (min) [ASTM D-412 / ISO-37]
Heat Ageing (500hrs 120°C) – Ultimate Elongation = 300% (min) [ASTM D-412 / ISO-37]
Low Temperature Flexibility (-40°C) = No cracking [ASTM D-2671]
Dielectric Strength = 20 kV/mm (min) [ASTM D-149 / IEC-243]
Volume Resistivity = 1 x 1013 Ohm-cm (min) [ASTM D – 257 / IEC 93]
Dielectric Constant = 5 (max) [ASTM D-150 / IEC-250]
Fungus Resistance = No Growth [ASTM G – 21]
Chemical Resistance Immersion in following liquids {NaOH (40%), H2SO4, Toluene acetone for 24 hrs at room temperature} = Good (no change in appearance) [ISO 175]
For Additional Information on REPL RIMTU Medium Wall Heat Shrink Tubing (Uncoated), please advise Technical Data table or PDF File below.
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| PART NO | ∅ EXPANDED (E) |
|---|---|
| PART NORIMTU 9/3 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)9 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 12/4 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)12 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 22/6 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)22 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 30/8 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)30 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 40/12 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)40 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 52/16 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)52 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 63/19 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)63 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 80/22 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)80 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 100/30 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)100 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 120/34 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)120 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 140/40 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)140 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 160/50 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)160 mm |
| PART NORIMTU 180/60 | ∅ EXPANDED (E)180 mm |
