ASTM D3144-23

Standard Specification for Crosslinked Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) and Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) Copolymer Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Insulation

ABSTRACT
This specification covers semirigid, flame-retardant, crosslinked poly(vinylidene fluoride) heat-shrinkable tubing for electrical insulation purposes. It is supplied in an expanded form and will shrink to its extruded diameter when heated. The tubing shall be extruded, crosslinked, and then expanded to the required dimensions. The material shall conform to the chemical property requirements specified. Every lot of material manufactured shall be tested for restricted shrinkage, heat shock, tensile strength, and elongation to conform to the mechanical, thermal, electrical requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers semirigid, flame-retardant, crosslinked poly(vinylidene fluoride) heat-shrinkable tubing for electrical insulation 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 60684–3–228.  
1.2 The 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.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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: 30-Apr-2023
• 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: D3144 − 23
Standard Specification for
Crosslinked Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) and Poly(Vinylidene
Fluoride) Copolymer Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical
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Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3144; 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 Electrical Insulating Materials
D5575 Classification System for Copolymers of Vinylidene
1.1 This specification covers semirigid, flame-retardant,
Fluoride (VDF) with Other Fluorinated Monomers
crosslinked poly(vinylidene fluoride) heat-shrinkable tubing
D8355 Test Methods for Flammability of Electrical Insulat-
for electrical insulation purposes. It is supplied in an expanded
ing Materials Used for Sleeving or Tubing
form and will shrink to its extruded diameter when heated.
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
NOTE 1—This standard is similar but not identical to IEC 60684–3–228.
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2.2 Federal Standards:
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
SS-S-550 Sodium Chloride, Technical, for Water-Softening
as the standard, except temperature which shall be stated in
Units
degrees Celsius. Values in parentheses are for information only.
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2.3 IEC Standards:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
IEC 60684-3-228 Flexible insulating sleeving, Part 3, Sheet
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
228: Heat-shrinkable, semi-rigid, polyvinylidene fluoride
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
sleeving, flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
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2.4 Military Standards:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
MIL-PRF-5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base, Aircraft,
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Missile and Ordinance
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
MIL-PRF-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
JP-5
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
MIL-PRF-7808 Lubrication Oil, Aircraft, Turbine Engine,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Synthetic Base
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
MIL-PRF-23699 Lubrication Oil, Aircraft, Turbine Engines,
Synthetic Base
2. Referenced Documents
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2.5 SAE Standards:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
SAE-AMS-1424 Anti-Icing and Deicing—Defrosting Fluid
D910 Specification for Leaded Aviation Gasolines
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
3. Terminology
D2671 Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Elec-
trical Use
3.1 Definitions:
D3222 Specification for Unmodified Poly(Vinylidene Fluo-
3.1.1 For definitions pertaining to electrical insulation, refer
ride) (PVDF) Molding Extrusion and Coating Materials
to Terminology D1711.
D3636 Practice for Sampling and Judging Quality of Solid
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
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Subcommittee D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials. Available from U. S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), 441 G St., NW,
Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally Washington, DC 20548, http://www.gao.gov.
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approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as D3144 – 21. DOI: Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/D3144-23. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
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4. Ordering Information 8.2 Tubing with non-standard dimensions shall be permitted
to be supplied when agreed upon between purchaser and seller.
4.1 When tubings are ordered to this specification, i
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Designation: D3144 − 21 D3144 − 23
Standard Specification for
Crosslinked Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) and Poly(Vinylidene
Fluoride) Copolymer Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical
1
Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3144; 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 covers semirigid, flame-retardant, crosslinked poly(vinylidene fluoride) heat-shrinkable tubing for electrical
insulation 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 60684–3–228.
1.2 The 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.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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:
D910 Specification for Leaded Aviation Gasolines
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D2671 Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Use
D3222 Specification for Unmodified Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) Molding Extrusion and Coating Materials
D3636 Practice for Sampling and Judging Quality of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials
D5575 Classification System for Copolymers of Vinylidene Fluoride (VDF) with Other Fluorinated Monomers
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 Federal Standards:
SS-S-550 Sodium Chloride, Technical, for Water-Softening Units
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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 Jan. 1, 2021May 1, 2023. Published February 2021June 2023. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20132021 as
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D3144 – 00 (2013)D3144 – 21. . DOI: 10.1520/D3144-21.10.1520/D3144-23.
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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 U. S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), 441 G St., NW, Washington, DC 20548, http://www.gao.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.3 IEC Standards:
IEC 60684-3-228 Flexible insulating sleeving, Part 3, Sheet 228: Heat-shrinkable, semi-rigid, polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving,
flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1
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2.4 Military Standards:
MIL-H-5606MIL-PRF-5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base, Aircraft, Missile and Ordinance
MIL-T-5624MIL-PRF-5624 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4 and JP-5
MIL-L-7808MIL-PRF-7808 Lubrication Oil, Aircraft, Turbine Engine, Synthetic Base
MIL-L-23699MIL-PRF-23699 Lubrication Oil, Aircraft, Turbine Engines, Synthetic Base
MIL-A-8243 Anti-Icing and Deicing—Defrosting Fluid
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2.5 FederalSAE Standards:
SS-S-550SAE-AMS-1424 Sodium Chloride, Technical, for Water-Softening UnitsAnti-Icing and Deicing—Defrosting Fluid
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2.4 IEC Standard:
IEC 60684-3-228 Flexible insulating sleeving, Part 3, Sheet 228: Heat-shrinkable, semi-rigid, polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving,
flame retarded, fluid resistant, 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.
4. Ordering Information
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