FP-301 Tubing Flexible Polyolefin Data Sheet Standard Colors Product Description Typical Applications FP-301, Class 1 (flame retardant)black, 3M FP-301 Tubing offers an outstanding FP-301 Tubing is typically used as a white, red, blue, green (1/16-1 green balance of electrical, physical and shrink-fit electrical insulation over cable only) and yellow. FP-301, Class 2 (non- chemical properties for a wide variety of splices and terminations. It is also used for flame retardant)clear. Other colors industrial and military applications. Rated lightweight wire harness covering, wire available subject to factory quotation. for 135C continuous operation, all marking, wire bundling, component FP-301 Tubing is split resistant, packaging and fire-resistant covering. mechanically tough, easily marked and Standard Packaging resists cold flow. Shrink Ratio Four-foot lengths, large spools (21 diameter) and small spools FP-301 Tubing meets MIL-DTL-23053/5 FP-301 polyolefin tubing has a 2:1 shrink (8-1/2 diameter). Class 1 & 2 and AMS-3636, AMS-3637 ratio. When freely recovered, the tubing requirements. It is ULRecognized and will shrink to 50% of its as-supplied Ordering Information CSACertified at 600 volts 125C (UL internal diameter. The recovered wall File Nos. E-39100 and E-69751 CSANo. thickness of the tubing is proportional to Order FP-301 by product name, size 38227). the degree of recovery. equivalent to expanded inside diameter, package type and color. Always order the FP-301 Tubing is rated for continuous High expansion-ratio FP-301 Tubing largest size that will shrink snugly over the operation from 55C (67F) to 135C meeting MIL-DTL-23053/5 Class 1 item to be covered. (275F) and withstands elevated requirements for overexpansion is Example: FP-301, 1/4 , 4 ft., white. temperatures to 300C (572F) for short available subject to factory quotation. periods. Minimum shrink temperature for all FP-301 Tubing is 100C (212F). Typical Properties Applicable Specification MIL-DTL-23053/5, Class 1, 2 AMS-3636, A M S - 3 6 3 7 U L File E-39100, E-69751 CSALR38227 A B S Standard Sizes and Dimensions P h y s i c a l E l e c t r i c a l Ordering Expanded ID Recoverd ID Recoverd Wall Tensile Strength 2400 PSI Dielectric Strength 900 V/mil Size Minimum Maximum Thickness 1 5 Ultimate Elongation 4 0 0 % Volume Resistivity 1 0 o h m - c m (Nominal) Longitudinal Change 5 % in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Secant Modulus C h e m i c a l ( 2 % ) 13,000 PSI Corrosive Eff e c t N o n - c o r r o s i v e 3 / 6 4 . 0 4 6 ( 1 , 1 7 ) . 0 2 3 ( 0 , 5 8 ) . 0 1 6 ( 0 , 4 1 ) Specific Gravity 1 . 3( B l a c k ) Solvent Resistance 1 / 1 6 . 0 6 3 ( 1 , 6 0 ) . 0 3 1 ( 0 , 7 9 ) . 0 1 7 ( 0 , 4 3 ) .93 (Clear) Tensile Strength 1000 PSI 3 / 3 2 . 0 9 3 ( 2 , 3 6 ) . 0 4 6 ( 1 , 1 7 ) . 0 2 0 ( 0 , 5 1 ) Heat Aging E l o n g a t i o n Dielectric Strength 400 V/mil 1 / 8 . 1 2 5 ( 3 , 1 8 ) . 0 6 2 ( 1 , 5 7 ) . 0 2 0 ( 0 , 5 1 ) (336 hrs. 175C) 1 7 5 % Water A b s o r p t i o n 0 . 2 % 3 / 1 6 . 1 8 7 ( 4 , 7 5 ) . 0 9 3 ( 2 , 3 6 ) . 0 2 0 ( 0 , 5 1 ) Heat Shock No dripping, Fungus Resistance N o n - n u t r i e n t 1 / 4 . 2 5 0 ( 6 , 3 5 ) . 1 2 5 ( 3 , 1 8 ) . 0 2 5 ( 0 , 6 4 ) (4 hrs. 250C) cracking, 3 / 8 . 3 7 5 ( 9 , 5 3 ) . 1 8 7 ( 4 , 7 5 ) . 0 2 5 ( 0 , 6 4 ) passes mandrel 1 / 2 . 5 0 0 ( 1 2 , 7 0 ) . 2 5 0 ( 6 , 3 5 ) . 0 2 5 ( 0 , 6 4 ) wrap test 3 / 4 . 7 5 0 ( 1 9 , 0 5 ) . 3 7 5 ( 9 , 5 3 ) . 0 3 0 ( 0 , 7 6 ) Low Temperature Flexibility 1 1 . 0 0 0 ( 2 5 , 4 0 ) . 5 0 0 ( 1 2 , 7 0 ) . 0 3 5 ( 0 , 8 9 ) (4 hrs. 55C) No cracking 1 - 1 / 2 1 . 5 0 0 ( 3 8 , 1 0 ) . 7 5 0 ( 1 9 , 0 5 ) . 0 4 0 ( 1 , 0 2 ) 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 2 2 . 0 0 0 ( 5 0 , 8 0 ) 1 . 0 0 0 ( 2 5 , 4 0 ) . 0 4 5 ( 1 , 1 4 ) meets UL 2 2 4 3 3 . 0 0 0 ( 7 6 , 2 0 ) 1 . 5 0 0 ( 3 8 , 1 0 ) . 0 5 0 ( 1 , 2 7 ) A l l - Tu b i n g 4 4 . 0 0 0 ( 1 0 1 , 6 0 ) 2 . 0 0 0 ( 5 0 , 8 0 ) . 0 5 5 ( 1 , 4 0 ) Flame Te s t (Class 1 only) 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.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