® Shrink-Kon Table of Contents Overview 4 Heavy Wall Heat Shrinkable Tubing 5-7 Flame Retardant Heavy Wall Heat Shrinkable Tubing 8 Heat Shrinkable Ends Caps 9 Heat Shrinkable Breakout Boots 10 Thin Wall Heat Shrinkable Tubing 11-16 Splice Insulators and Insulating Covers 17-26 Installation Tools 27 Insulation Products 28 Installation Guidelines 29 Cross Reference 30 Index 30 What’s New in this Catalogue: Self-Fusing Self-Fusing Insulation Tape pages 23-24 ® Shrink Ratio 3:1 Shrink-Kon Heavy Wall Heat Shrinkable Tubing ® ® HS Series • Heavy wall heat shrinkable tubing • Thermoplastic adhesive liner provides provides maximum reliability for complete environmental protection insulating and protecting cable and insulation. joints and terminations. • Meets: UL 486D, CSA C22.2 No. • Withstands severe mechanical 198.2, ANSI C119.1, Western requirements of U.R.D., submersible Underground Guide Numbers 2.4, and direct burial installations. 2.5, ICEA and NEMA insulation • High impact, abrasion, corrosion thickness requirements. and chemical resistance. • Continuous operating temperature: • Rated for 600V, 90°C continuous use. -55°C to 110°C. Shrink temperature 120°C. Shrink ratio: 3:1. Black Fits Any Listed Min. Max. Nom. or Certified Al or Expanded Recovered Recovered Cu Splice with Dim I.D. I.D. Wall Std. No Larger Than Cable Cat. No. (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) Lgth. O.D. Lgth. Range HS16-12 3 in. 17 HS16-12L .350 8.9 .120 3.0 .070 1.8 6 in. /64" 1" #14 to #10 HS16-12-4 4 ft. AWG T&B’s heat shrinkable tubing is made of thermally stabilized cross-linked polyolefin. This HS12-6 3 in. 3 3 provides a recovered wall thickness greater than HS12-6L .510 13.0 .160 4.1 .090 2.4 6 in. /8"1 /4" #8 to #6 that of the cable jacket replaced. The insulating HS12-6-4 4 ft. AWG covers which have an internally applied sealant offer protection against moisture, may be used HS6-1 4 in. over lead, steel, aluminum, copper, standard 5 1 plastic and elastomeric insulating materials. HS6-1L .750 19.1 .240 6.1 .090 2.4 8 in. /8"2 /2" #6 to #2 HS6-1-4 4 ft. AWG HS4-30 5 in. 3 1 HS4-30L 1.100 27.9 .350 8.9 .120 3.0 9 in. /4" 3 /4" #1 to 3/0 HS4-30-4 4 ft. AWG HS40-400 8 in. HS40-400L 1.500 38.1 .470 11.9 .160 4.1 12 in. — 2/0 to 350 HS40-400-4 4 ft. MCM HS500-1000 9 in. 250 MCM HS500-1000L 2.00 50.6 .630 16.0 .160 4.1 15 in. — to HS500-1000-4 4 ft. 600 MCM HS12-30** 12 in. 750 MCM HS30-30** 3.540 89.9 1.180 30.0 .160 4.1 30 in. — to HS30-4** 4 ft. 1250 MCM HS12-40** 12 in. 1500 MCM HS30-40** 4.720 118.9 1.570 39.9 .170 4.2 30 in. — to HS40-4** 4 ft. 2500 MCM Red Min. Max. For 2-Way Expanded I.D. Recovered I.D. Lgth. Connector Cat. No. (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) Cable Sizes HS12-6LR .510 13.0 .160 4.1 6 8-6 AWG HS6-1LR .750 19.1 .240 6.1 8 6-2 AWG HS4-30LR* 1.100 27.9 .350 8.9 9 1-3/0 AWG All lengths have factory applied sealant. For other sizes and lengths including flame retardant grades, contact your Regional Sales Office. U.L. File No. E9809, U.L. 486D * Not CSA Certified ** Not U.L. Listed T&B Recommended up to 1 kV. 5 ® Shrink Ratio 3:1 Shrink-Kon Heavy Wall Heat Shrinkable Tubing ® Heavy Wall Tubing (25 ft rolls)—Black Min. Max. Nominal Expanded I.D. Recovered I.D. Recovered Wall Cat. No. (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) HS16-12-25 .350 8.9 .120 3.0 .070 1.8 HS12-6-25 .510 13.0 .160 4.1 .090 2.4 HS6-1-25 .750 19.1 .240 6.1 .090 2.4 HS4-30-25 1.100 27.9 .350 8.9 .120 3.0 HS40-400-25 1.500 38.1 .470 11.9 .160 4.1 HS500-1000-25 2.000 50.6 .630 16.0 .160 4.1 Order by reel, not by feet. 25 ft reels not supplied with factory applied sealant. Technical Data Property Test Method Typical Performances PHYSICAL Tensile Strength ASTM D412, ISO37 2100 psi (14.5MPa) Elongation ASTM D412, ISO 37 600% Elongation after Heat Aging (168 hrs. at 150°C) ASTM D2671 500% Heat Shock (4 hrs. at 225°C) ASTM D2671 No cracking or flowing Longitudinal Change on Recovery ASTM D2671 +1%, -10% Low Temperature Flexibility (4 hrs. at -55°C) ASTM D2671 No cracking Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.1 Hardness (Shore D) ASTM D2240 50D ELECTRICAL Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 500 V/Mil (20 kV/mm) Dielectric Voltage Withstand (2500 V, 60Hz, 1 Min.) UL 486D No Breakdown, 24 kV–1 min., 15 kV–4 hrs. 16 Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 10 ohm-cm CHEMICAL Fluid Resistance MIL-DTL-23053 Good to Excellent Fungus Resistance ASTM G21 No Growth Copper Corrosion ASTM D2671 No Corrosion Water Absorption ASTM D570 0.1% ADHESIVE Adhesive Lap Shear (1 in./min. at 23°C) ASTM D1002 125 psi (.875 MPa) Adhesive Softening Point ASTM E28 92°C ±5°C Adhesive Peel Strength (300mm/min. at 23°C) ASTM D1000 • to steel, aluminum, P.E. 35 pli • PVC 20 pli Water Penetration STM 706 No penetration after 236 hrs. of continuous immersion 6 ® Shrink Ratio 6:1 Shrink-Kon Heavy Wall Heat Shrinkable Tubing HSHR Series – High Shrink Ratio 6:1 • 6:1 shrink ratio. • Accommodates a wide variety of connector shapes and configurations. • Thermoplastic Adhesive Liner for complete environmental protection and insulation. • Continuous operating temperature: -55°C to 110°C. • Shrink temperature: 120°C. Minimum Maximum Nominal Standard Expanded I.D. Recovered I.D. Recovered Wall Length Cat. No. (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (m) HSHR750-4 .75 19.0 .125 3.2 .103 2.6 48 1.2 HSHR1300-4 1.30 33.0 .222 5.5 .118 3.0 48 1.2 HSHR1750-4 1.75 44.4 .293 7.4 .128 3.3 48 1.2 HSHR2000-4 2.00 50.8 .330 8.3 .132 3.4 48 1.2 HSHR2750-4 2.75 69.8 .460 11.7 .139 3.5 48 1.2 HSHR3500-4 3.50 88.9 .580 17.1 .146 3.7 48 1.2 HSHR4700-4 4.70 119.4 .780 22.9 .152 3.9 48 1.2 Standard colour: black. Custom lengths available. Contact your Regional Sales Office for quotations and availability. This item may require longer lead time for ordering. Minimum quantities may apply. Technical Data Property Test Method Typical Performances PHYSICAL Tensile Strength ASTM D412, ISO 37 2100 psi (14.5MPa) Elongation ASTM D412, ISO 37 600% Elongation after Heat Aging (168 hrs. at 175°C) ASTM D2671 500% Heat Shock (4 hrs. at 225°C) ASTM D2671 No Cracking or Flowing Longitudinal Change on Recovery ASTM D2671 +1%, -10% Low Temperature Flexibility (4 hrs. at -55°C) ASTM D2671 No Cracking Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.10 Hardness (Shore D) ASTM D2240 50D ELECTRICAL Dielectric Strength ASTM D149, IEC 243 500 V/Mil (20 kV/mm) Dielectric Voltage Withstand (2500 V, 60Hz, 1 Min.) UL 486D No Breakdown 15 kV – 4 hrs. 16 Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 10 ohm-cm CHEMICAL Fluid Resistance MIL-DTL-23053/15 Good to Excellent Fungus Resistance ASTM G21 No Growth Copper Corrosion ASTM D2671 No Corrosion Water Absorption ASTM D570 0.1% ADHESIVE Adhesive Lap Shear (1 in./min. at 23°C) ASTM D1002 125 psi (.875 MPa) Adhesive Softening Point ASTM E28 92°C/-5°C Adhesive Peel Strength (300mm/min. at 23°C) ASTM D1000 • to steel, aluminum, P.E. 35 pli • PVC 20 pli Adhesive Blocking (30°C) ASTM D1146 No Blocking Water Penetration STM 706 No Penetration After 236 hrs. of Continuous Immersion 7 ® Shrink Ratio 3:1 Shrink-Kon Flame Retardant Heavy Wall Heat Shrinkable Tubing HSFR Series – Flame Retardant Heavy Wall • Heavy wall, heat shrinkable tubing insulates and protects electrical splices and terminations where maximum flame retardancy and exceptional insulating and sealing characteristics are required. • High impact and abrasion resistance – capable of withstanding severe mechanical abuse of U.R.D., submersible and direct burial installations. • HSFR tubing will not split or rupture during installation, even when overheated. • Thermoplastic adhesive liner provides complete environmental protection and insulation. • Meets: UL 486D, CSA 22.2 No. 198.2, ANSI C119.1, Western Underground Guide Nos. 2.4, 2.5, MIL-DTL-23053/15, IEEE 383 Vertical Flame Test, ANSI C37.20.2, ICEA S-19-8 and NEMA insulation thickness requirements. • Rated for 600V, 90°C continuous use. Continuous operating temperature: -55°C to 110°C. Shrink temperature: 120°C. Shrink ratio: 3:1. Minimum Maximum Nominal Standard Cable Expanded I.D. Recovered I.D. Recovered Wall Length Cat. No. Range (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (m) HSFR16-12-4 #14 to #10 AWG .350 8.9 .120 3.0 .070 1.8 48 1.2 HSFR12-6-4 #8 to #6 AWG .510 13.0 .160 4.1 .090 2.4 48 1.2 HSFR6-1-4 #6 to #2 AWG .750 19.1 .240 6.1 .090 2.4 48 1.2 HSFR4-30-4 #1 to 3/0 AWG 1.100 27.9 .350 8.9 .120 3.0 48 1.2 HSFR40-400-4 2/0 to 350 MCM 1.500 38.1 .470 11.9 .160 4.1 48 1.2 HSFR500-1000-4 250 to 600 MCM 2.000 50.6 .630 16.0 .160 4.1 48 1.2 Standard colour: black. Custom lengths available. Contact your Regional Sales Office for quotations and availability. This item may require longer lead time for ordering. Minimum quantities may apply. Technical Data Property Test Method Typical Performances PHYSICAL Tensile Strength ASTM D412, ISO 37 2100 psi (14.5MPa) Elongation ASTM D412, ISO 37 600% Longitudinal Change on Recovery ASTM D2671 +1%, -10% Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.2 Elongation after Heat Aging (168 hrs. at 175°C) ASTM D2671, ISO 37 500% Heat Shock (4 hrs. at 225°C) ASTM D2671 No Cracking or Flowing Low Temperature Flexibility (4 hrs. at -55°C) ASTM D2671 No Cracking or Splitting Hardness (Shore D) ASTM D2240 50D Oxygen Index ASTM D2863 27.00 Flammability ASTM D2671 Flame Retardant ELECTRICAL Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 500 V/Mil (20 kV/mm) Dielectric Voltage Withstand (2500 V, 60Hz, 1 Min.) UL 486D No Breakdown 24 kV – 1 min., 15 kV – 4 hrs. 16 Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 10 ohm-cm CHEMICAL Fluid Resistance MIL-DTL-23053/5 Good to Excellent Copper Corrosion ASTM D2671 No Corrosion Fungus Resistance ASTM G21 No Growth Water Absorption ASTM D570 0.2% ADHESIVE Adhesive Lap Shear (1 in./min. at 23°C) ASTM D1002 125 psi (.875 MPa) Adhesive Softening Point ASTM E28 92°C ±5°C Adhesive Peel Strength (300mm/min. at 23°C) ASTM D1000 • to steel, aluminum, P.E. 35 pli • PVC 20 pli Adhesive Blocking (30°C) ASTM D1146 No Blocking Adhesive Water Absorption ASTM D570 Less than 0.3% Water Penetration STM 706 No Penetration After 236 hrs. of Continuous Immersion 8 ® Shrink Ratio 3:1 Shrink-Kon Heat Shrinkable End Caps ® ® HSC Series End Caps • Redesigned for superior durability and performance! • Heat shrinkable end caps provide a simple yet effective method for sealing cable ends, pipe conduit, or other similar objects where maximum flame retardancy is required. • Superior resistance to weathering, moisture contamination and adverse environmental conditions. • Flame retardant. • Rated from 600/1000V, 90° continuous use. • Resistant to common fluids and solvents. • Adhesive liner provides complete environmental protection and insulation. • Heat indicating lines. Continuous operating temperature: -55°C to 110°C. • Shrink temperature: 120°C. • Shrink ratio: 3:1. Code Minimum Maximum Recovered Nom. Cable Expanded Recovered I.D. Wall Lgth. Cat. No. Size (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) Seals and insulates cable ends at a 600V rating. Installs fast, while providing insulation resist- 1 HSC8-4 #8 - #6 .510 13.0 .160 4.1 .090 2.4 2 /2 .0635 ance to moisture corrosion and abrasion. The 1 HSC2-20 #6 - #2 .750 19.1 .240 6.1 .090 2.4 2 /2 .0635 extra thickness at the tip of the end cap prevents HSC30-250 #1 - 3/0 1.100 27.9 .350 8.9 .120 3.0 3 .0762 sharp ends of the cable from puncturing the seal. 1 HSC300-600 2/0 - 350 MCM 1.500 38.1 .470 11.9 .160 4.1 3 /4 .0826 1 HSC700-1000 250 - 500 MCM 2.000 50.6 .630 16.0 .160 4.1 3 /2 .0889 HSC750* 600 - 1000 MCM 2.700 68.6 .87 22.0 .160 4.1 4 .1016 1 HSC300 800 - 1250 MCM 3.500 89.9 1.180 30.0 .160 4.1 4 /2 .1143 1 HSC500 1500 - 2500 MCM 4.700 118.9 1.570 39.9 .170 4.2 5 /2 .1397 * Not CSA Certified Material: Thermally stabilized, modified polyolefin provided with mastic sealant on I.D. applied approximately 1” deep. Technical Data Property Test Method Typical Performances PHYSICAL Tensile Strength ASTM D412, ISO 37 2100 psi (14.5MPa) Elongation ASTM D412, ISO 37 550% Elongation after Heat Aging (168 hrs. at 150°C) ASTM D2671 500% Heat Shock (4 hrs. at 225°C) ASTM D2671 No Cracking or Flowing Longitudinal Change on Recovery ASTM D2671 +1%, -10% Low Temperature Flexibility (4 hrs. at -55°C) ASTM D2671 No Cracking Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.10 Hardness (Shore D) ASTM D2240 50D ELECTRICAL Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 500 V/Mil (20 kV/mm) Dielectric Voltage Withstand (2500 V, 60Hz, 1 Min.) UL 486D No Breakdown 16 Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 10 ohm-cm CHEMICAL Fluid Resistance MIL-DTL-23053 Good to Excellent Fungus Resistance ASTM G21 No Growth Copper Corrosion ASTM D2671 No Corrosion Water Absorption ASTM D570 0.1% ADHESIVE Adhesive Lap Shear (1 in./min. at 23°C) ASTM D1002 130 psi (.91 MPa) Adhesive Softening Point ASTM E28 92°C ±-5°C Adhesive Peel Strength (300mm/min. at 23°C) ASTM D1000 (mod.) • to steel, aluminum, P.E. 35 pli • PVC 20 pli Adhesive Blocking (30°C) ASTM D1146 No Blocking Water Penetration STM 706 No Penetration After 236 hrs. of Continuous Immersion Room temperature 168 hrs./40 psi No Leaks Temp. Cycling (-40°C to 60°C) 50 cycles/15 psi No Leaks Burst pressure 100 psi (0.70 MPa) 9 ® Shrink-Kon Heat Shrinkable Breakout Boots Heat Shrinkable Breakout Boots • Boots for 2, 3 and 4 way cable breakouts. • Strain relief and mechanical protection. • Thermoplastic adhesive liner provides complete environmental protection and insulation. • Shrink ratio accommodates a wide range of cables. • Meets ESI 09-11. • Continuous operating temperature: -55°C to 100°C. • Shrink temperature: 135°C. ® ® Dd LTBTL Expanded Recovered Expanded Recovered Recovered Wall Thickness Wall Thickness Application Dia. Dia. Dia. Dia. Length of Body of Leg Legs 600V No. (Max.) (Min.) (Max.) (Min.) (Nom.) (Nom.) (Nom.) Conductor Cat. No. Legs in./mm in./mm in./mm in./mm in./mm in./mm in./mm AWG/MCM HSB200-75-2 2 1.97/50.0 0.83/21.0 0.90/22.9 0.30/7.6 4.69/119.0 0.13/3.2 0.13/3.2 #3-300 HSB120-50-3 3 1.50/38.1 0.65/16.5 0.50/12.7 0.16 /4.0 4.47/113.5 0.11/2.9 0.11/2.9 #8-3/0 HSB170-82-3 3 2.20/55.8 1.20/30.4 0.89/22.5 0.35/9.0 7.09/180.0 0.12/3.0 0.12/3.0 #1-600 HSB240-112-3 3 2.83/72.0 1.46/37.0 1.38/35.0 0.69/17.5 7.01/178.0 0.16/4.0 0.12/3.0 300-1000 HSB125-50-4 4 1.38/35.0 0.59/15.0 0.47/12.0 0.12 /3.0 3.74/95.0 0.10/2.5 0.08/2.0 #12-2/0 HSB175-82-4 4 2.36/60.0 1.18/30.0 0.90/22.9 0.25/6.4 7.95/202.0 0.16 /4.1 0.13/3.3 #4-600 HSB265-120-4 4 3.10/78.7 1.50/38.1 1.40/35.6 0.49/12.50 9.45/240.0 0.13/3.3 0.13/3.3 3/0-1000 HSB350-138-3 3 3.54/90.0 1.38/35.0 1.34/34.0 0.55/14.00 7.87/200.0 0.12/3.0 0.08/2.0 4/0-1000 HSB430-157-3 3 4.33/110.0 1.57/40.0 1.38/35.0 0.69/17.50 7.01/178.0 0.16/4.0 0.12/3.0 300 - HSB490-200-3 3 4.92/125.0 2.00/50.8 2.32/59.0 1.00/25.40 11.14/283.0 0.15/3.8 0.15/3.8 750 - HSB520-135-4 4 5.25/133.4 1.35/34.3 3.00/76.2 0.55/14.00 10.02/254.4 0.13/4.1 0.16/4.1 4/0 - Technical Data Property Test Method Typical Performances PHYSICAL Tensile Strength ASTM D412, IEC 540 2120 psi (14.6 MPa) Ultimate Elongation ASTM D412, IEC 540 600% Elongation after Heat Aging (168 hrs. at 175°C) ASTM D412, IEC 540 520% Heat Shock (4 hrs. at 225°C) ASTM D2671 No Dripping, Cracking, Flowing Low Temperature Flexibility (-55°C) ASTM D2671 No Cracking Flammability ASTM D630 Self Ext. Within 1.97” ELECTRICAL Dielectric Strength ASTM D2671 280 V/Mil (11 kV/mm) CHEMICAL Water Absorption ASTM D570 0.03% 10