MDT Tubing Medium-Duty, Polyolefin Data Sheet Product Description M D T comes with a factory-applied Standard Colors sealant. This sealant is a heat-activated 3 M M D T Tubing offers increased All sizes available in black. MDT-0400, thermoplastic material that remains soft flexibility in combination with excellent -0800 and -1100 are also available in red. and flexible over long periods under abrasion, corrosion and environmental adverse environmental conditions. Standard Packaging resistance properties and meets MIL- During heating the sealant softens, bonds DTL-23053/15, Class 2. F o u r-foot lengths. Other lengths are to underlying surfaces and fills small Uncoated product (without sealant) available subject to special quotation. voids that might be present. When cool, is available on special order. 3M MDT the sealant forms a barrier against water, medium-duty tubing is designed to Ordering Information moisture, dirt and other environmental provide reliable performance as well as c o n t a m i n a n t s . Order MDTTubing by product name, excellent mechanical and environmental size equivalent to the expanded inside protection. These flame-retardant d i a m e t e r, package type and color. A l w a y s Typical Applications products combine the important order the largest size that will shink advantages of easy handling and M D T Tubing installs easily and has snugly over the component to be installation with maximum operating shrink ratios to accommodate eff e c t i v e covered. reliability and system protection. insulating and sealing over larg e Example: MDT- 1100-48A, 4 ft., black. transitions, splices and battery cables. Standard Sizes and Dimensions (without adhesive) R e c o v e red Outer Std. Pkg. P a rt C a b l e Expanded I.D. R e c o v e red I.D. Wall T h i c k n e s s P i e c e s / N u m b e r R a n g e ( M i n i m u m ) ( M a x i m u m ) ( N o m i n a l ) L e n g t h C a rt o n C o l o r i n . ( m m ) in. ( m m ) i n . ( m m ) i n . M D T- 0 4 0 0 - 4 8 A 12 - 6 AW G . 4 0 ( 1 0 , 2 ) . 1 5 ( 3 , 8 ) . 0 9 ( 2 , 3 ) 4 8 2 0 Red and Black M D T- 0 8 0 0 - 4 8 A 8 - 3 AW G . 8 0 ( 2 0 , 3 ) . 2 2 ( 5 , 6 ) . 1 0 ( 2 , 5 ) 4 8 2 0 Red and Black M D T- 11 0 0 - 4 8 A 2 - 2/0 AW G 1.10 ( 2 7 , 9 ) . 3 7 ( 9 , 4 ) . 1 0 ( 2 , 5 ) 4 8 2 0 Red and Black M D T- 1 3 0 0 - 4 8 A 1 - 4/0 AW G 1.30 ( 3 3 , 0 ) . 4 3 ( 1 0 , 9 ) . 1 0 ( 2 , 5 ) 4 8 1 5 Black Only M D T- 1 5 0 0 - 4 8 A 1/0 - 250 MCM 1.50 ( 3 8 , 1 ) . 5 0 ( 1 2 , 7 ) . 1 0 ( 2 , 5 ) 4 8 2 0 Black Only M D T- 1 7 0 0 - 4 8 A 4/0 - 400 MCM 1 . 7 0 ( 4 3 , 2 ) . 6 0 ( 1 5 , 2 ) . 1 0 ( 2 , 5 ) 4 8 2 0 Black Only M D T- 2 0 0 0 - 4 8 A 300 - 500 MCM 2 . 0 0 ( 5 0 , 8 ) . 7 5 ( 1 9 , 1 ) . 1 0 ( 2 , 5 ) 4 8 1 5 Black Only M D T- 3 0 0 0 - 4 8 A 600 - 1250 MCM 3 . 0 0 ( 7 6 , 2 ) 1 . 0 0 ( 2 5 , 4 ) . 1 2 ( 3 , 0 ) 4 8 1 5 Black Only M D T- 4 3 0 0 - 4 8 A 1000 - 2500 MCM 4 . 3 0 ( 1 0 9 , 2 ) 1 . 5 0 ( 3 8 , 1 ) . 1 5 ( 3 , 8 ) 4 8 1 0 Black Only Typical Properties Applicable Specification MIL-DTL-23053/15, Class 2 A B S *Low Temperature Flexibility No cracking P h y s i c a l C h e m i c a l (4 hrs. 55C) Tensile Strength 2400 PSI Corrosive Eff e c t N o n - c o r r o s i v e 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 Ultimate Elongation 4 7 5 % Solvent Resistance Longitudinal Change +1, -10% Tensile Strength 1500 PSI E l e c t r i c a l Secant Modulus 14,000 PSI Dielectric Strength 200 V/mil Dielectric Strength 500 V/mil (60 mils) Specific Gravity 1 . 2 8 1 4 Water A b s o r p t i o n 0 . 2 % Volume Resistivity 1 0 o h m - c m *Heat A g i n g 7 days 175C Fungus Resistance N o n - n u t r i e n t Elongation 225% *Heat Shock No dripping, 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. (4 hrs. 225C) cracking, flowing * 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