ES Caps
Semirigid, adhesive-lined, polyolefin
heat-shrinkable sealing caps
Adhesive-lined, heat-shrinkable are flame-retardant. The radiation- and to perform well at an
ES Caps are specifically designed crosslinked polyolefin outer jacket is extended temperature range.
to provide mechanical and mechanically tough, providing The thick adhesive forms an
environmental protection of stub abrasion protection. The caps inner effective barrier against fluids
splices in electrical harnesses. layer is a unique hot-melt adhesive, and moisture, helping protect
Clear ES Caps allow see-through specially formulated to seal to most the harness from the effects of
inspection; black ES Caps types of commercial wire insulation corrosion and water wicking.
Temperature rating
Full recovery temperature: 135C
Continuous operating temperature: 40C to 105C
Specifications*
Type Raychem UL
ES Caps RW-3006 E85381
*When ordering, always specify latest issue.
Dimensions (millimeters/inches)
W
W1
Expanded as supplied
Fully recovered after heating
d
D
Inside diameter (including core) Recovered wall thickness**
Minimum
lengths D (min.) d (max.) W W1
as supplied Expanded Recovered after Minimum Minimum
Part number (millimeters) as supplied heating total wall adhesive wall
ES CapNo. 1 30, 35, 40, 50 5.70 0.225 1.27 0.050 1.20 0.047 0.56 0.022
ES CapNo. 2 30, 35, 40, 50 7.40 0.293 1.65 0.065 1.52 0.060 0.76 0.030
ES CapNo. 3 40, 50 10.85 0.427 2.41 0.095 1.91 0.075 1.02 0.040
**Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage.
Ordering information
Colors Clear, black
Size selection Always order the largest size that will fit snugly over the component being covered.
Standard packaging In pieces.
Marking Caps will be marked with the number size (for example, ES-1, ES-2, or ES-3).
Ordering description Specify product name, size, color, and length; for example, ES-CAP-NO.2-X-35MM (X=Clear).
Cap lengths Other cap lengths available upon request.Specification values
Property Unit Requirement Method of test
Physical* Dimensions mm (inches) See reverse ASTM D 2671
Tensile strength** psi (MPa) 1500 (10.3) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation** percent 250 minimum See below***
Heat shock No dripping, flowing, or ASTM D 2671
(4 hours at 225C/437F) cracking of outer jacket
Dynamic cut-through pounds (kg) 30 (13.6) minimum ASTM D 3032
See below***
Flammability (black only) Self-extinguishing within ASTM D 2671
60 seconds See below***
Splice performance Current leakage test 0.25 microamp maximum See below***
8
Insulation resistance test 10 ohms minimum
Room temperature flex test See below***
Current leakage test 0.25 microamp maximum
8
Insulation resistance test 10 ohms minimum
Thermal shock See below***
Current leakage test 0.25 microamp maximum
8
Insulation resistance test 10 ohms minimum
Cold impact No cracking of outer jacket See below***
Current leakage test 0.25 microamp maximum
8
Insulation resistance test 10 ohms minimum
Heat aging See below***
Current leakage test 0.25 microamp maximum
8
Insulation resistance test 10 ohms minimum
Fluid immersion See below***
Current leakage test 0.25 microamp maximum
8
Insulation resistance test 10 ohms minimum
*Note: These requirements apply to ES Cap material only. These tests, except dimensions, cannot be performed on material in ES Cap configuration.
**Calculation based on wall thickness of jacket only.
***Consult Raychem RW-3006 for specific details about test procedures.
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Users should independently evaluate the suitability of the product for their application.
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