Cut Sheet
3M
™
Heat Shrink Tubing Selection Guide
Note: The materials are rated on a scale of 1–10 for flexibility:
1 = most flexible and 10 = most rigid.
*Material characteristics only.
Product
Material/Typical
Applications
Operating
Temperature
Range
Shrink Temp.
(Min.)
Shrink Ratio
Standard Sizes
Expanded
Diameter
Dielectric
Strength (V/mil)
Volume Resistivity
(ohm-cm)
Tensile Strength
(PSI)
Ultimate
Elongation (%)
Longitudinal
Change (± %)
Specific Gravity
Flammability
Corrosive Effect
Abrasion
Resistance
Flexibility (see
note below)
Fuel & Oil
Resistance
Solvent
Resistance
Resistance To
Acids and Alkalis
Applicable
Specifications
Single-Wall Polyolefin Tubing
FP-301
Flexible Polyolefin General purpose flame retardant insulation
for UL, CSA and MIL-DTL-23053/5 applications; cable and
component covering. Class 1 = opaque colors; Class 2 = clear.
–55°C to
+135°C
212°F
100°C
2:1 3/64" to
4"
900 10
15
2400 400 5 1.3 Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing Flame
Test (except clear)
Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Exc. Exc. SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class 1, 2; UL
File E-39100; CSA LR38227; ABS
FP-301VW
Highly Flame-Retardant, Flexible Polyolefin Insulation
applications, flame-retardant applications requiring UL VW-1
and CSA OFT, fire-resistant wiring.
–55°C to
+135°C
212°F
100°C
2:1 3/64" to
4"
900 10
15
2400 400 +1,
–10
1.5 Self-Extinguish meets UL
224 VW-1 Test
Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Exc. Exc. SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class 3; UL
File E-39100, VW-1; CSA LR38227, OFT
VFP-876
Very Flexible Polyolefin Terminal insulation, low
shrink-temperature applications.
–55°C to
+135°C
212°F
100°C
2:1 3/64" to
2"
800 10
14
2100 450 5 1.3 Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing Flame
Test
Non-Corrosive Good 2 Good Exc. Exc. SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5*, Class 1;
UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227
SFTW-203
Very Flexible Polyolefin Shrink-fit jacketing and insulation
of flexible wire bundles and temperature-sensitive components.
–55°C to
+135°C
212°F
100°C
3:1 1/16" to
1 1/2"
700 10
15
2600 400 5 1.29 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Good Exc. UL File E-48398; CSA LR38227
Meets functional requirements of
SAE-AMS-DTL-28053/5, Class 1
Adhesive-Lined, Polyolefin Tubing
MW
Multiple Wall Polyolefin Insulation, strain relief and sealing
of electrical connections, wire splices and components.
–55°C to
+110°C
275°F
135°C
2.5:1 1/8" to
1"
900 10
15
2200 400 +1,
–10
1.0 Non-Flame Retardant Non-Corrosive Good 7 Good Good Exc. SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/4*, Class 1; UL
File E-157227; CSA LR38227
EPS-200
Environmental Protection Sleeve Insulation, strain relief
and environmental protection of electrical wire bundles
and components.
–55°C to
+110°C
250°F
121°C
2:1 1/8" to
2"
800 10
14
2100 450 +1,
–5
1.3 Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing Flame
Test (jacket)
Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Good Exc. SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/4*, Class 2;
UL File E-39100; CSA LR38227
EPS-300
Environmental Protection Sleeve Insulation, strain relief
and environmental protection for automotive and marine
wire bundles and splices.
–55°C to
+110°C
250°F
121°C
3:1 1/8" to
1-1/2"
700 10
14
2100 450 +1,
–15
1.3 Self-Extinguish meets
UL 224 All-Tubing Flame
Test (jacket)
Non-Corrosive Good 3 Good Good Exc. UL File E-157227; ABS; CSA LR38227
EPS-400
Environmental Protection Sleeve Insulation, strain relief
and environmental protection for sealing voids in multiple
wire bundles for automotive and marine applications.
–55°C to
+110°C
250°F
121°C
4:1 .300" to
.700"
700 10
14
1900 400 +1,
–10
1.25 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 7 Good Good Exc. UL File E-157227; CSA LR38227
TMW
Semi-Rigid Multiple Wall Terminal Protection Sleeve Insulation,
strain relief and environmental protection. Uses include the
manufacture of heat shrink butt connectors, ring terminals and
fork terminals.
–55°C to
+110°C
275°F
135°C
.183" to
.330"
900 10
14
2500 400 +1,
–10
1.0 Non-Flame Retardant Non-Corrosive Good 7 Good Good Exc. UL File E-157227; CSA LR38227
TES
SMS
All-Weather, Heat-Shrinkable, Dual Wall, Polyolefin Tubing for
Automotive Wire Harnesses.
–55°C to
+110°C
250°F
121°C
4:1
4:1
.220" to
.700"
500 10
14
2450
1900
450
350
+0,
-10
+0,
-10
0.97
1.25
TES Non-Flame
Retardant SMS Self-
Extinguish
Non-Corrosive
Non-Corrosive
Good
Good
TES 5
SMS
3
Good
Good
Good
Good
Exc.
Exc.
ESB-M99D56-Ford
MS-DB56-Chrysler
Special Purpose Tubing
MFP
Polyvinylidene Fluoride Heat-resistant transparent insulation
and marking for electronic and appliance applications.
–55°C to
175°C
347°F
175°C
2:1 3/64"
to 1"
900 10
14
5500 350 +1,
–10
1.7 Self-Extinguish meets UL
224 VW-1 Test
Non-Corrosive Exc. 10 Exc. Exc. Exc. Meets performance claims of SAE-AMS-
DTL-23053/18*, Class 1; SAE-AMS-
DTL-23053/8*; UL File E-39100, CSA
LR38227 OFT
NST
Modified Neoprene Insulation and abrasion resistant covering
of wiring and cable harnesses. Oil resistant coverings.
–70°C to
+121°C
275°F
135°C
2:1 1/8"
to 3"
800 10
12
2100 500 +1,
–10
1.3 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Exc. 1 Exc. Good Exc. SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/1*, Class 1, 2; UL
File E-39100; SC-X-15112
VTN-200
Fluoroelastomer Synthetic fuel and hydraulic oil resistant
applications, high-temperature coverings.
–55°C to
+200°C
347°F
175°C
2:1 1/8"
to 2"
500 10
12
2400 450 +1,
–10
1.7 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Exc. 4 Exc. Exc. Exc. SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/13*
PSTH
Flexible Elastomeric Polyester Designed for harsh
operating conditions.
–55°C to
+150°C
338°F
170°C
2:1 3/16" to
2"
500 10
14
2200 350 +2,
–8
1.6 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Exc. 4 Exc. Exc. Exc. SC-X15111C; meets the functional
requirements of SAE-AMS-
DTL-23053/16*
Heavy-Duty Tubing
MDT
Medium-Duty Excellent abrasion, corrosion and environmental
protection. Flame retardant.
–55°C to
+110°C
250°F
121°C
3:1 .400" to
4.30"
500 10
14
2400 475 +1,
–10
1.28 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 8 Good Good Exc. SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/15*,
Class 2; ABS
HDT
Heavy-Duty Fabricated from specially formulated cross-linked
polyolefin, assuring long-term environmental protection. Highly
chemical, abrasion and split resistant.
–55°C to
+110°C
250°F
121°C
3:1 .300" to
7.00"
500 10
14
2400 475 +1,
–10
1.28 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 9 Good Good Exc. SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/15*,
Class 1; ABS
BBI
Bus Bar Tubing, Designed for insulating rectangular, square,
or round bus bar rated 5 kV through 35 kV.
–55°C to
+110°C
250°F
121°C
2.38" to
10.28"
550 10
13
2200 575 +0,
–10
1.20 Self-Extinguish Non-Corrosive Good 8 Good Good Exc. ASTM-D-257, 149, 150, 2303; IEC 216;
ANSI/IEEE Std C37.20