Cut Sheet
3M
™
IMCSN Selection Chart
Product Cable Size Minimum Expanded / Cable O.D. Use Range
Number Range Maximum Recovered I.D. Maximum - Minimum
IMCSN-0400-48A 12 - 6 AWG (4 - 10 mm
2
) 0.40 / 0.15” 10,2 / 3,8 mm 0.35 - 0.15” 8,8 - 3,8 mm
IMCSN-0800-48A 8 - 3AWG (10 - 25 mm
2
) 0.80 / 0.22” 20,3 / 5,6 mm 0.70 - 0.22” 18 - 5,6 mm
IMCSN-1100-48A 2 - 2/0AWG (35 - 60 mm
2
) 1.10 / 0.37” 27,9 / 9,4 mm 0.95 - 0.37” 24 - 9,4 mm
IMCSN-1300-48A 1 - 4/0AWG (50 - 100 mm
2
) 1.30 / 0.43” 33,0 / 10,9 mm 1.10 - 0.43” 28 - 10,8 mm
IMCSN-1500-48A 1/0 - 250 kcmil (60 - 120 mm
2
) 1.50 / 0.50” 38,1 / 12,7 mm 1.30 - 0.50” 33 - 12,1 mm
IMCSN-1700-48A 4/0 - 400kcmil (120 - 200 mm
2
) 1.70 / 0.60” 43,2 / 15,2 mm 1.45 - 0.60” 37 - 15,2 mm
IMCSN-2000-48A 300 - 500kcmil (185 - 250 mm
2
) 2.00 / 0.75” 50,8 / 19,1 mm 1.75 - 0.75” 44,5 - 19,0 mm
IMCSN-3000-48A 600 - 1250 kcmil (325 - 625 mm
2
) 3.00 / 1.00” 76,2 / 25,4 mm 2.50 - 1.00” 63,5 - 25,4 mm
IMCSN-4300-48A 1000 - 2500 kcmil (625 - 1000 mm
2
) 4.30 / 1.16” 109,2 / 38,1 mm 3.60 - 1.50” 91,5 - 38,1 mm
Note: 3M IMCSN is supplied in 48-inch lengths with adhesive. Uncoated products available on special order.
Installation Techniques
Exact instructions are available on a separate sheet.
The following is a summary of the instructions.
1. Thoroughly clean and prepare cable.
2. Cut 3M IMCSN to required size, per instructions.
3. Slide 3M IMCSN tubing onto cable.
4. Install connector, if applicable.
5. Center tubing.
Property Requirement * Test Results
Corrosion
(16 hours @ 121°C)
– Copper Mirror No corrosion Pass
– Copper Contact No corrosion or pitting Pass
Flammability
(Five 15-second Bunsen
burner applications) Nonburning Pass
Water Absorption 0.5% Maximum 0.02%
(24 hours @ 25°C) weight increase
Heat Aging
(7 days @175°C)
– Ultimate Elongation 100% Minimum 225%
– Tensile Strength 1000 psi Minimum 1820 PSI
Fungus Resistance Non-nutrient Pass
Shelf Life Storage @ 40°C for 2 years
with maintenance of dimensions Pass
Performance Tests
• Meets MIL-I-23053/15A Class 2.
* Based on MIL-!-23053/15AClass 2
Maintenance
3M IMCSN medium wall heat shrinkable tubing is not
impaired by freezing or overheating due to ambient
temperature found in storage or shipping. Normal
storage and stock rotation are recommended.
Availability
3M IMCSN medium wall heat shrink tubing is
available from your electrical distributor.
6. Shrink tubing from center.
7. Heat until tubing is completely shrunk and
adhesive/sealant (if applicable) is squeezed from ends.
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