ASTM D3150-11

Standard Specification for Crosslinked and Noncrosslinked Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Insulation

ABSTRACT
This specification applies to two types of flexible, crosslinked (Type II) and noncrosslinked (Type I) poly(vinyl chloride) heat-shrinkable tubing for electrical insulating purposes. It is supplied in an expanded form and will shrink to its extruded diameter when heated. Besides dimensional requirements such as inside diameter and wall thickness, the tubing shall also adhere to the following chemical and physical property requirements: restricted shrinkage; longitudinal change; dielectric strength; color and color stability; water absorption; specific gravity; volume resistivity; flammability; heat shock; low-temperature flexibility; tensile strength; elongation; heat resistance; resistance to fluids such as hydraulic fluid, JP-4 fuel, lubricating oils, de-icing fluid, and NaCl solution; copper corrosion; behavior during copper dust humidity test; and shelf life.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification applies to flexible, crosslinked and noncrosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) heat-shrinkable tubing for electrical insulating purposes. It is supplied in an expanded form and will shrink to its extruded diameter when heated.
Note 1—This standard is similar but not identical to IEC 60684–3–201.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.2.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are described in degrees Celsius only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2011
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• ICS: 83.140.10 - Films and sheets
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials
• Drafting Committee: D09.07 - Electrical Insulating Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3150-00(2006) - Standard Specification for Crosslinked and Noncrosslinked Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D8355-21 - Standard Test Methods for Flammability of Electrical Insulating Materials Used for Sleeving or Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D3150 −11
Standard Specification for
Crosslinked and Noncrosslinked Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Heat-
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Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3150; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* MIL-A-8243 Anti-Icing and De-Icing Defrosting Fluid
2.3 Federal Standards:
1.1 This specification applies to flexible, crosslinked and
SS-S-550 Sodium Chloride, Technical, for Water-Softening
noncrosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) heat-shrinkable tubing for
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Units
electrical insulating purposes. It is supplied in an expanded
2.4 IEC Standards:
form and will shrink to its extruded diameter when heated.
60684–3–201 Flexibleinsulatingsleeving,Part3,Sheet201:
NOTE1—ThisstandardissimilarbutnotidenticaltoIEC60684–3–201.
Heat shrinkable sleeving, general purpose, flexible, cross-
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linked PVC, shrink ratio 2:1
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3. Terminology
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1 Definitions:
and are not considered standard.
3.1.1 For definitions pertaining to electrical insulation, refer
1.2.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are
to Terminology D1711.
described in degrees Celsius only.
3.1.2 For definitions pertaining to fire standards, refer to
2. Referenced Documents Terminology E176.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Classification
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
4.1 Type I—Flexible, noncrosslinked poly(vinyl chloride)
D2671 Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Elec-
tubing capable of being shrunk at 135°C (275°F) in 15 min.
trical Use
D3636 Practice for Sampling and Judging Quality of Solid 4.2 Type II—Flexible, crosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) tub-
Electrical Insulating Materials ing capable of being shrunk at 175°C (347°F) in 15 min.
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
5. Ordering Information
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2.2 Military Standards:
5.1 When tubing is ordered to this specification, the pur-
MIL-STD-104 Limits for Electrical Insulation Color
chaser shall define the size, color, and type of the required
MIL-H-5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base, Aircraft,
tubing.
Missile, and Ordnance
MIL-T-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-5
6. Materials and Manufacture
MIL-L-7808 Lubricating Oil,Aircraft,Turbine Engine, Syn-
6.1 The polymers used in the manufacture of heat-
thetic Base
shrinkable tubing shall be modified poly(vinyl chloride) and
MIL-L-23699 Lubricating Oil, Aircraft, Turbine Engines,
the finished compound shall be free of all foreign matter other
Synthetic Base
than intended formulation additives as appropriate.
6.2 The tubing shall be extruded, crosslinked (Type II only),
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
and then expanded to the required dimensions.
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D09.07 on Flexible and Rigid Insulating Materials.
7. Chemical and Physical Property Requirements
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011. Published August 2011. Originally
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D3150 – 00 (2006). 7.1 The material shall conform to the chemical and physical
DOI: 10.1520/D3150-11.
property requirements specified in Table 1.
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TABLE 1 Chemical and Physical Property Requirements
Requirements
Property
Type I Type II
Restricted shrinkage, Procedure A:
Type I—30 min, 135 ± 2°C (275 ± 4°F) no cracks
Type II—30 min, 175 ± 2°C (374 ± 4°F) no cracks
2000-V proof voltage no failures no failures
Longitudinal change, max, % 0, − 25 + 1, − 10
Dielectric strength, V/mil (kV/mm) 400 (15.75) 400 (15.75)
Color MIL-STD-104 MIL-STD-104
Color
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An American National Standard
Designation:D3150–00 (Reapproved 2006) Designation: D3150 – 11
Standard Specification for
Crosslinked and Noncrosslinked Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Heat-
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Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3150; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification applies to flexible, crosslinked and noncrosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) heat-shrinkable tubing for
electrical insulating purposes. It is supplied in an expanded form and will shrink to its extruded diameter when heated.
NOTE 1—This standard is similar but not identical to IEC 60684–3–201.
1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard except temperature, which shall be stated in degrees
Celsius. Values in parentheses are for information only.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.2.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are described in degrees Celsius only.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D2671 Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Use
D3636 Practice for Sampling and Judging Quality of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
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2.2 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-104 Limits for Electrical Insulation Color
MIL-H-5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base, Aircraft, Missile, and Ordnance
MIL-T-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-5
MIL-L-7808 Lubricating Oil, Aircraft, Turbine Engine, Synthetic Base
MIL-L-23699 Lubricating Oil, Aircraft, Turbine Engines, Synthetic Base
MIL-A-8243 Anti-Icing and De-Icing Defrosting Fluid
2.3 Federal Standards:
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SS-S-550 Sodium Chloride, Technical, for Water-Softening Units
2.4 IEC Standards:
60684–3–201 Flexible insulating sleeving, Part 3, Sheet 201: Heat shrinkable sleeving, general purpose, flexible, cross-linked
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PVC, shrink ratio 2:1
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions pertaining to electrical insulation, refer to Terminology D1711.
3.1.2 For definitions pertaining to fire standards, refer to Terminology E176.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D09.07 on Flexible and Rigid Insulating Materials.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2006. Published October 2006. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D3150–00. DOI:
10.1520/D3150-00R06.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011. Published August 2011. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D3150 – 00 (2006). DOI:
10.1520/D3150-11.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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May be obtainedAvailable from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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4. Classification
4.1 Type I—Flexible, noncrosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) tubing capable of being shrunk at 135°C (275°F) in 15 min.
4.2 Type II—Flexible, crosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) tubing capable of being shrunk at 175°C (347°F) in 15 min.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 When tubing is ordered to this specification, the purchaser shouldshall define the size, color, and type of the required tubing.
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 The polymers used in the manufacture of heat-shrinkable tubing shall be modified poly(vinyl chloride) and the finished
compound shall be fre
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