MT1000
Altera medical-grade, thin wall, semirigid,
fluoropolymer heat-shrinkable tubing
Altera MT1000 heat-shrinkable tubing is covered components. Altera MT1000 around the substrate to provide sealing
tough, semirigid tubing with a very thin tubing provides electrical insulation or blocking against fluids and other
wall construction. It is especially suitable and strain relief for components that bioburden materials.
for applications requiring high- are exposed to high temperatures
temperature performance, outstanding either during operation or during Altera MT1000 tubing may be sterilized
resistance to abrasion and cut-through, sterilization. With its thin-wall by radiation, ethylene oxide, steam, and
and excellent resistance to a variety of construction, Altera MT1000 tubing dry heat with no significant change in
fluids. In polar media, such as aqueous is ideal for applications that have properties. It is fabricated from materials
systems and alcohols, property retention clearance constraints. that meet the requirements of U.S.
and dimensional stability are exceptional. Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI plastics
Altera MT1000A tubing provides an inner (contact with injectables and body fluids
The translucent polyvinylidene fluoride layer of adhesive. During installation, the or tissue).
material permits visual inspection of USP Class VI adhesive layer will reflow
Temperature rating
Full recovery temperature: 175C
Continuous operating temperature: MT1000: 55C to 155C MT1000A: -55C to 125C
Recommended maximum temperature for use as a primary insulator: 135C
Specifications*
Type Raychem Material Master File Number
MT1000 MT1000 SCD USP Class VI MAF-444
MT1000A MT1000A SCD USP Class VI MAF-798
*When ordering, always specify latest issue.
Dimensions (millimeters/inches)
W
Expanded as supplied
Fully recovered after heating
d
D
Inside diameter Wall thickness Inside diameter Wall thickness
D (min.) d (max.) W D (min.) d (max.) W
Expanded Recovered Recovered Expanded Recovered Recovered
Size as supplied after heating after heating** Size as supplied after heating after heating**
3/64*** 1.2 0.046 0.6 0.023 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 3/8 9.5 0.375 4.7 0.187 0.33 0.05 0.013 0.002
1/16 1.6 0.063 0.8 0.031 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 1/2 12.7 0.500 6.4 0.250 0.33 0.05 0.013 0.002
3/32 2.4 0.093 1.2 0.046 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 3/4*** 19.1 0.750 9.5 0.375 0.43 0.08 0.017 0.003
1/8 3.2 0.125 1.6 0.062 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 1*** 25.4 1.000 12.7 0.500 0.48 0.08 0.019 0.003
3/16 4.7 0.187 2.4 0.093 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 1 1/2*** 38.1 1.500 19.1 0.750 0.51 0.08 0.020 0.003
1/4 6.4 0.250 3.2 0.125 0.33 0.05 0.013 0.002
**Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage.
***Nonstandard size; available by special order only.
Ordering information
Colors Standard Translucent
Nonstandard Black
Size selection Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component being covered.
A variety of special order sizes are available.
Standard packaging 4-foot lengths, double-bagged
Ordering description Specify product name, size, and color; for example, MT1000-1/8-0 (0=Black).
Specify MT1000A for adhesive-lined constructions in sizes 1/8 and larger only (special order). 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
Tensile strength psi (Mpa) 5000 (34.5) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation percent 150 minimum ASTM D 2671
5
Secant modulus (expanded) Psi (Mpa) 1 X 10 (690) minimum ASTM D 2671
Heat resistance ASTM D 2671
(168 hours at 250C/482F)
Followed by test for:
Ultimate Elongation percent 50 minimum ASTM D 2671
Electrical Dielectric strength volts/mil (volts/mm) ASTM D 2671
Sizes 3/64 through 1/2 800 (31,500) minimum
Sizes 3/4 through 1 1/2 600 (23,600) minimum
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) ASTM D 2671
Sizes 3/64 through 1/2 700 (27,600) minimum
Sizes 3/4 through 1 1/2 500 (19,700) minimum
Tensile strength psi (Mpa) 5000 (34.5) 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)
Adhesive Properties Ring and bell softening point C 165 10 ASTM E 28
(MT1000A only)*** Adhesion to:
Polypropylene Poor
HDPE Poor
Polyurethane Excellent
PVC Excellent
Steel Excellent
*Trademark of Johnson & Johnson Company **IWT = Installed wall thickness ***Not recommended for use on Teflon or silicone substrates.
Or equivalent dilute glutaraldehyde sterilizing solution.
Note: Consult the MT1000 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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