ASTM D3150-21

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.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2020
• 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

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D3150 −21
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.
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1. Scope* 2.2 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-104 Limits for Electrical Insulation Color
1.1 This specification applies to flexible, crosslinked and
MIL-H-5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base, Aircraft,
noncrosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) heat-shrinkable tubing for
Missile, and Ordnance
electrical insulating purposes. It is supplied in an expanded
MIL-T-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-5
form and will shrink to its extruded diameter when heated.
MIL-L-7808 Lubricating Oil,Aircraft,Turbine Engine, Syn-
NOTE1—ThisstandardissimilarbutnotidenticaltoIEC60684–3–201.
thetic Base
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
MIL-L-23699 Lubricating Oil, Aircraft, Turbine Engines,
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Synthetic Base
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
MIL-A-8243 Anti-Icing and De-Icing Defrosting Fluid
and are not considered standard.
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2.3 Federal Standard:
1.2.1 In some cases (including the title), temperatures are
SS-S-550 Sodium Chloride, Technical, for Water-Softening
described in degrees Celsius only.
Units
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
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2.4 IEC Standards:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
60684–3–201 Flexibleinsulatingsleeving,Part3,Sheet201:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Heat shrinkable sleeving, general purpose, flexible, cross-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
linked PVC, shrink ratio 2:1
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents 3.1 Definitions:
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3.1.1 For definitions pertaining to electrical insulation, refer
2.1 ASTM Standards:
to Terminology D1711.
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D2671 Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Elec- 3.1.2 For definitions pertaining to fire standards, refer to
trical Use Terminology E176.
D3636 Practice for Sampling and Judging Quality of Solid
Electrical Insulating Materials
4. Classification
D8355 Test Methods for Flammability of Electrical Insulat-
4.1 Type I—Flexible, noncrosslinked poly(vinyl chloride)
ing Materials Used for Sleeving or Tubing
tubing capable of being shrunk at 135 °C (275 °F) in 15 min.
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
4.2 Type II—Flexible, crosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) tub-
ing capable of being shrunk at 175 °C (347 °F) in 15 min.
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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 Electrical Insulating Materials.
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Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2021. Published February 2021. Originally AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D3150 – 18. DOI: Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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10.1520/D3150-21. Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM www.access.gpo.gov.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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5. Ordering Information 7. Chemical and Physical Property Requirements
5.1 When tubing is ordered to this specification, the pur-
7.1 The material shall conform to the chemical and physical
chaser shall define the size, color, and type of the required
property requirements specified in Table 1.
tubing.
7.2 Every lot of material shall be tested for dimensional
requirements, restricted shrinkage, tensile strength, elongation,
6. Materi
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: D3150 − 18 D3150 − 21
Standard Specification for
Crosslinked and Noncrosslinked Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Heat-
1
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.
1.2 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.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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
D8355 Test Methods for Flammability of Electrical Insulating Materials Used for Sleeving or Tubing
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
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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 Electrical Insulating Materials.
Current edition approved May 1, 2018Jan. 1, 2021. Published May 2018February 2021. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20112018 as
D3150 – 11.D3150 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/D3150-18.10.1520/D3150-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.3 Federal Standards:Standard:
SS-S-550 Sodium Chloride, Technical, for Water-Softening Units
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2.4 IEC Standards:
60684–3–201 Flexible insulating sleeving, Part 3, Sheet 201: Heat shrinkable sleeving, general purpose, flexible, cross-linked
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.
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.
4. Classification
4.1 Type I—Flexible, noncrosslinked poly(vinyl chloride) tubing capable of being shrunk at 135°C (275°F) 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) 175 °C (347 °F) in 15
min.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 When tubing is ordered to this specification, the purchaser shall 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
compo
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