Specialty Tubing
Medical Grade Heat Shrink Tubing-2:1

Medical Grade Heat Shrink Tubing-2:1

This medical grade heat shrinkable tubing provides superior protective insulation for endoscopic, laparoscopic and cauterization probe instruments. Other uses include tube joining, transitioning and stiffening, as well as identifying components and cushioning metal surfaces. With a 2:1 shrink ratio, the HS-714 meets the most stringent USP Class VI biocompatible requirements. Nelco Products provides medical heat shrink tubing that comes available blue, black, white or clear in color. This tubing is available in a variety of sizes from 3/32″ to 1/2″.

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Additional Information

Minimum Recommended Shrink Temperature: 121°C (250°F)

Maximum Recommended Shrink Temperature: 149°C (300°F)

Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to 121°C (-67°F to 250°F)

Longitudinal Shrinkage: +5/-5%

Physical / Electrical Properties:

  • Specific Gravity: 0.934
  • Durometer: Shore D 53
  • Tensile Strength: 3200 / 3600 psi
  • Elongation: 500 / 600%
  • Secant Modulus: (2%) 1.2 X 104 psi
  • Heat Shock: 168 hours @ 150° C No dripping or cracking
  • Volume Resistivity: @ 500 volts >1016
  • Dielectric Strength: 1,800 / 2,000 vpm
  • Dielectric Constant @ 1MHz: 2.0 / 2.2
  • Dissipation Factor @ 1MHz: 0.008
  • Chemical Resistance: Resists a wide range of chemicals including: Hexachlorophene (pHisoHex), saline solution, povidone-iodine (Betadine), benzalkonium (Zephiran), alcohol Resists moisture, UV light and fungus