MT3000
Altera medical-grade, thin wall, flexible,
fluoropolymer heat-shrinkable tubing
Altera MT3000 heat-shrinkable tubing Altera MT3000 tubing provides Altera MT3000 tubing may be sterilized
is tough, flexible tubing with a very electrical insulation and strain relief by radiation, ethylene oxide, and dry
thin wall construction. It is especially for components that are exposed to heat with no significant change in
suitable for applications requiring high high temperatures - either during properties. It is fabricated from
temperature performance and operation or during sterilization. With materials that meet the requirements
resistance to abrasion, cut-through, its exceptional flexibility and thin-wall of U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI
and a variety of fluids. In polar media, construction, Altera MT3000 tubing is plastics (contact with injectables and
such as aqueous systems and ideal for applications where pliancy body fluids or tissue).
alcohols, property retention and coupled with small overall bundle
dimensional stability are exceptional. size is desired.
Temperature rating
Full recovery temperature: 150C
Continuous operating temperature: 55C to 150C
Recommended maximum temperature for use as a primary insulator: 135C
Specifications*
Type Raychem Material Master File Number
MT3000 MT3000 SCD USP Class VI MAF-472
*When ordering, always specify latest issue.
Dimensions (millimeters/inches)
W
Expanded as supplied
Fully recovered after heating
d
D
Inside diameter Wall thickness
D (min.) d (max.) W
Expanded Recovered after Recovered after
Size as supplied heating heating**
3/64*** 1.2 0.046 0.6 0.023 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002
1/16 1.6 0.063 0.8 0.031 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002
3/32 2.4 0.093 1.2 0.046 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002
1/8 3.2 0.125 1.6 0.062 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002
3/16 4.8 0.187 2.4 0.093 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002
1/4 6.4 0.250 3.2 0.125 0.30 0.05 0.012 0.003
3/8 9.5 0.375 4.8 0.187 0.30 0.05 0.012 0.003
1/2 12.7 0.500 6.4 0.250 0.30 0.05 0.012 0.003
3/4*** 19.1 0.750 9.5 0.375 0.43 0.08 0.017 0.003
1*** 25.4 1.000 12.7 0.500 0.48 0.08 0.019 0.003
**Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage. ***Nonstandard size; available by special order only.
Ordering information
Colors Standard Black
Nonstandard White
Size selection Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component being covered.
A variety of special order sizes may be made available upon request.
Standard packaging On plastic spools, double-bagged
Ordering description Specify product name, size, and color, for example MT3000 1/4-0 (0=Black).Specification values
Property Unit Requirement Method of test
Physical Dimensions mm (inches) See reverse ASTM D 2671
Longitudinal change percent +0, -10 ASTM D 2671
Concentricity as supplied percent 70 minimum ASTM D 2671
Tensile strength psi (Mpa) 4000 (27.6) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation percent 300 minimum ASTM D 2671
Secant modulus (recovered) psi (Mpa) 50,000 (345) maximum ASTM D 2671
Heat resistance ASTM D 2671
(336 hours at 225C/437F)
Followed by test for:
Ultimate Elongation percent 250 minimum ASTM D 2671
Electrical Dielectric strength volts/mil (volts/mm) 500 (19,680) minimum ASTM D 2671
Dielectric withstand seconds 60 minimum ASTM D 2671
3000 V, 60 Hz
Chemical Fluid resistance ASTM D 2671
(24 hours at 23C/73F) in:
Isopropyl Alcohol
5% Saline Solution
Cidex*
Followed by tests for:
Dielectric strength volts/mil (volts/mm) 400 (15,760) minimum ASTM D 2671
Tensile strength psi (Mpa) 3500 (24.1) minimum ASTM D 2671
Heavy metals analysis ppm 1 maximum (total of all metals) USP XXII
Cadmium Physiochemical
Mercury Tests - Plastics
Lead
Bismuth
Antimony
Typical performance values
Property Unit Performance Method of Test
Electrical Dielectric strength** volts/mil (volts/mm) ASTM D 2671
0.005 < IWT 0.010 1200 (47,244)
0.010 < IWT 0.015 1000 (39,370)
0.015 < IWT 0.020 700 (27,559)
*Trademark of Johnson & Johnson Company **IWT = Installed wall thickness.
Or equivalent dilute glutaraldehyde sterilizing solution.
Note: Consult the MT3000 SCD 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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