FEP Heat Shrink
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Zeus heat shrink provides an ideal method for the application of a tight and protective jacketing to items that will be subjected to extremes of heat, corrosion, shock, moisture, and other harsh environmental conditions. Heat shrinkable tubing extends the life of the protected components and helps to sustain their performance. Zeus heat shrinks have a high presence in the aerospace, electrical, chemical, optical, medical, and automotive fields.
FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) heat shrink is commonly chosen over other fluoropolymer heat shrinks, such as PTFE, for its lower recovery temperature, higher optical clarity, and lower manufacturing cost. In addition to these features, FEP possesses exceptional lubricity, dielectric strength, and chemical resistance, resulting in this material being utilized in a wide variety of applications ranging from catheter fusing sleeves to wire harnessing.
Zeus FEP heat shrink tubing is provided in its expanded state. With the brief application of heat, the heat shrink tubing molds itself snugly around the most intricate and irregular shapes.
Zeus FEP heat shrink tubing is available in a range of shrink ratios, including 1.3:1; 1.6:1; and 2:1, and can be selected based on American Wire Gauge (AWG) or fractional sizes. We can also provide custom dimensions and other tailored specifications and tolerances upon request.
- APPLICATIONS
Catheter Construction – FEP heat shrink is commonly used as a reflow and assembly aid during catheter construction.
Encapsulation – FEP heat shrink is a great choice for general-purpose protection and covering of components. Its transparency allows your covered components to remain observable while they are protected from heat, chemicals, moisture, and temperatures.
Insulation – FEP’s dielectric properties make it a good choice for encapsulating and insulating electrical components, including batteries (lithium and alkaline) and solenoids.
Wire Harness – FEP heat shrink’s dielectric properties also make it a good choice for covering wires and cables, and it can even support splicing. Once covered, it also provides insulation, allowing it to be used even where bare wire is concerned.
- KEY PROPERTIES
Biocompatible – FEP has a proven history of use within medical devices. For more information on FEP’s biocompatibility, contact us today.
Chemically Resistant – FEP heat shrink is impervious to nearly all common solvents, whether they are acids, bases, or hydrocarbons.
Excellent Dielectric Strength – FEP heat shrink possesses exceptional dielectric strength and thus doubles as an additional insulating material when used with electrical components.
Excellent UV Transmission Ratings – FEP’s UV ratings mean it can withstand extended UV exposure and not degrade or break down, therefore it can be used under sterilizing UV light and outdoors.
Flame Resistant – The non-flammable nature of this product makes it a good choice for environments where there is high heat or the possibility of flame exposure.
Low Absorption of Solvents – Consistent with FEP’s negligible chemical activity, our FEP heat shrink has extremely low absorption of solvents.
Many Preferred Traits Over PTFE – FEP heat shrink has a lower gas and vapor permeability than PTFE and is less expensive; it is also more flexible and possesses greater optical clarity.
More Lubricious Than PFA – FEP has a lower coefficient of friction than PFA, which means it has a highly lubricious surface.
Optical Clarity – The transparency of FEP heat shrink allows your covered parts to remain visible yet protected, allowing you to monitor the integrity of covered parts or wire splices.
Sterilizable – FEP heat shrink’s temperature tolerance and physical properties allow it to easily tolerate Gamma, ETO, e-beam, and autoclave sterilization protocols.