EPS-200 Tubing Adhesive-Lined, 2:1, Flexible, Polyolefin Data Sheet Product Description Typical Applications Standard Colors 3 M EPS-200 is a 2:1 thin-wall tubing EPS-200 offers convenient protection of Black. Other colors and clear are o ffering the advantages of integral electronic components, wire splices or available subject to factory quotation. adhesive-lined construction. The tubing bundling of wires. Automotive, truck and The clear tubing is not flame retardant. is made from a flame-retardant, flexible marine wiring splices and connections Standard Packaging polyolefin with a thin layer of special are quickly and easily protected from thermoplastic adhesive. The heat- harsh environments. F o u r-foot lengths. Cut pieces and other shrinkable outer wall is selectively cross- lengths (including spooled) are available Shrink Ratio linked while maintaining the high flow subject to factory quotation. and excellent adhesion of the inner EPS-200 Tubing has a 2:1 shrink ratio. sealant liner. Ordering Information When freely recovered, the tubing will When heated in excess of 121C shrink to 50% of its original diameter. Order EPS-200 Tubing by product name, (250F), EPS-200 rapidly shrinks to a The recovered wall thickness of the size equivalent to the expanded inside skintight fit, forcing the melted adhesive tubing is proportional to the degree of d i a m e t e r, package type and color. Other lining to flow and cover the substrate. r e c o v e r y. sizes are available subject to factory The adhesive forms a flexible bond with quotation. Always order the largest size a wide variety of rubbers, plastics and that will shrink snugly over the item to metals. Upon cooling, the adhesive be covered. solidifies forming a permanent, non- Example: EPS-200, 3/8 , 4 ft., black. drying, flexible and water resistant b a r r i e r. EPS-200 is rated for operation at 55C (67F) to 110C (230F). Adhesive reflow will occur at Typical Properties temperatures above 80C (176F). Applicable Specification MIL-DTL-23053/4, Class 2 UL File E-39100 P h y s i c a l C h e m i c a l Tensile Strength 2100 PSI Corrosion Resistance Standard Sizes and Dimensions Ultimate Elongation 4 5 0 % (Copper mirror) N o n - c o r r o s i v e Longitudinal Change +1, -5% Fungus Resistance N o n - n u t r i e n t To t a l Meltable Secant Modulus (2%)17,000 PSI Water A b s o r p t i o n 0 . 3 % R e c o v e red R e c o v e re d Specific Gravity 1 . 3 Fluid Resistance E x c e l l e n t Wall Wall *Heat Aging Elongation 175% Ordering Expanded I.D. R e c o v e red I.D. T h i c k n e s s T h i c k n e s s (168 hrs. 175C) A d h e s i v e S i z e ( M i n i m u m ) ( M a x i m u m ) ( N o m i n a l ) ( N o m i n a l ) *Heat Shock No dripping, Peel Strength, pli i n . ( m m ) i n . ( m m ) i n . ( m m ) i n . ( m m ) (4 hrs. 225C) flowing, P o l y e t h y l e n e 3 0 1 / 8 . 1 2 5 ( 3 , 1 8 ) . 0 6 3 ( 1 , 6 0 ) . 0 2 7 ( 0 , 6 8 ) . 0 0 4 ( 0 , 1 0 ) c r a c k i n g P V C 1 0 3 / 1 6 . 1 8 7 ( 4 , 7 5 ) . 0 9 3 ( 2 , 3 6 ) . 0 2 7 ( 0 , 6 8 ) . 0 0 4 ( 0 , 1 0 ) *Low Temperature Flexibility L e a d 1 5 1 / 4 . 2 5 0 ( 6 , 3 5 ) . 1 2 5 ( 3 , 1 8 ) . 0 3 0 ( 0 , 7 6 ) . 0 0 5 ( 0 , 1 3 ) (4 hrs. 55C) No cracking A l u m i n u m 4 0 3 / 8 . 3 7 5 ( 9 , 5 3 ) . 1 8 7 ( 4 , 7 5 ) . 0 3 1 ( 0 , 7 9 ) . 0 0 5 ( 0 , 1 3 ) F l a m m a b i l i t y S e l f - e x t i n g u i s h Corrosive Eff e c t 1 / 2 . 5 0 0 ( 1 2 , 7 0 ) . 2 5 0 ( 6 , 3 5 ) .032 ( 0 , 8 1 ) . 0 0 6 ( 0 , 1 5 ) meets UL224 (Copper mirror) N o n - c o r r o s i v e 3 / 4 . 7 5 0 ( 1 9 , 0 5 ) . 3 7 5 ( 9 , 5 3 ) . 0 3 7 ( 0 , 9 4 ) . 0 0 6 ( 0 , 1 5 ) A l l - Tubing Flame 1 1 . 0 0 0 ( 2 5 , 4 0 ) . 5 0 0 ( 1 2 , 7 0 ) . 0 4 6 ( 1 , 1 7 ) . 0 0 8 ( 0 , 2 0 ) Test (jacket) 1 - 1 / 2 1 . 5 0 0 ( 3 8 , 1 0 ) . 7 5 0 ( 1 9 , 0 5 ) . 0 4 9 ( 1 , 2 4 ) . 0 0 8 ( 0 , 2 0 ) E l e c t r i c a l 2 2 . 0 0 0 ( 5 0 , 8 0 ) 1 . 0 0 0( 2 5 , 4 0 ) . 0 6 0 ( 1 , 5 2 ) . 0 1 5 ( 0 , 3 8 ) Dielectric Strength 800 V/mil 1 4 Volume Resistivity 1 0 o h m - c m Technical information provided consists of typical product data and should not be used for specification purposes. Unless otherwise noted, all tests are performed at room temperature. * Outer wall only.Limited Warranty 3M expressly warrants that for a period of ninety days from the date of purchase, 3M static control products will be free of defects in materials (parts) and workmanship (labor). Defects occurring during the warranty period will be repaired or products will be replaced at 3Ms option and expense, if 3M receives notice during the warranty period. Defective products must be returned to 3M with proof of purchase date. Warranty Exclusions THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTYIS MADE IN LIEU OF ALLOTHER PRODUCT WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING FITNESS AND MERCHANTIBILITY. The express warranty will not apply to defects or damage due to accidents, neglect, misuse, alterations, operator error, or failure to properly maintain, clean, or repair products. Limit of Liability In no event will 3M or Seller be responsible or liable for special, incidental, or consequential losses or damages, whether based in tort or contract. Fulfillment of 3Ms warranty obligations will be Customers exclusive remedy and 3Ms and Sellers limit of liability for any breach of warranty or otherwise. For your nearest distributor or to order, call 1-800-328-1368 3M Electrical Specialties Division 6801 River Place Blvd. Austin, TX 78726-9000 3M March 1997