Altera
MT2000
Modified, Medical Grade, Polyolefin,
Heat - Shrinkable Tubing
This specification covers the requirements for one type of single wall, electrical insulating, extruded
tubing whose diameter will reduce to a predetermined size upon application of heat in excess of 140C
(284F).
The tubing is fabricated from modified polyolefin crosslinked by irradiation. It shall be homogenous and
essentially free from flaws, defects, pinholes, seams, cracks or inclusions.
The tubing is fabricated from materials which meet the requirements of U.S. Pharmacopeia Class VI
Plastics. Color shall be black or clear unless otherwise specified.
Table 1: Dimensions
As Supplied Recovered
Inside Diameter Inside Diameter Wall Thickness(Inches, Millimeters)
Size Minimum (D) Maximum (d) (W)
mm. in. mm. in. Minimum Maximum Nominal
1mm 1.0 .040 0.45 .018 .008 0.20 .012 0.30 .010 .25
2mm 2.0 .080 0.80 .032 .008 0.20 .012 0.30 .010 .25
3mm 3.0 .120 1.20 .048 .008 0.20 .012 0.30 .010 .25
6mm 6.0 .240 2.4 .096 .008 0.20 .012 0.30 .010 .25
10mm 10.0 .400 4.0 .160 .012 0.30 .016 0.41 .014 .36
Specification Control Drawing
TE Connectivity
Title: Altera MT2000
300 Constitutional Drive
Modified, Medical Grade, Polyolefin,
Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA
Heat - Shrinkable Tubing
TE Connectivity reserves the right to amend this drawing at any Document No :
time. Users should evaluate the suitability of the product for their
MT2000
application
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Table 2: Properties
Property Unit Requirement Test Method
PHYSICAL
* Dimensions Inches (mm) In accordance with Table 1
* Longitudinal Change Percent 0, -10 ASTM D 2671
* Concentricity as supplied Percent 60 minimum ASTM D 2671
Tensile Strength PSI (MPa) 3000 minimum (20.7) ASTM D 2671,
Ultimate Elongation Percent 200 minimum 2"/minute
4
Secant Modulus PSI (MPa) 5.0 x 10 minimum (344) ASTM D 2671
Heat Resistance
168 hours at 125C (257 F)
Followed by test for: ASTM D 2671,
Ultimate Elongation Percent 200 minimum 2"/minute
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric Strength Volts/mil 1000 minimum (39.36) ASTM D 2671
(volts/mm)
Dielectric Withstand
3000V, 60 Hz sec 60 minimum ASTM D 2671
CHEMICAL
Fluid Resistance ASTM D 2671
24 hours at 23 3C (77 5F)
Isopropyl Alcohol
5% Saline Solution
Cidex**
Followed by tests for:
Dielectric Strength Volts/mil 1000 minimum (39.36) ASTM D 2671
(volts/mm)
Tensile Strength PSI (MPa) 3000 minimum (20.7) ASTM D 2671
Heavy Metals Analysis ppm 1 maximum USP XXII
Cadmium (total of all metals) Physicochemical
Mercury Tests-Plastics
Lead (Note 1)
Bismuth
Antimony
* Denotes lot acceptance test
**Trademark of Johnson & Johnson Company
Note 1: Sample preparation and extraction is per USP XXII. Metals analysis may be colorimetric as
described in USP XXII or by equivalent quantitative analytical method.
2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company. All Rights Reserved.
Rev. Date: Document No. Sheet:
Rev.:
11MAY11 2 of 2
B1 MT2000
Print Date: 11-May-11 If this document is printed it becomes uncontrolled. Check for the latest revision.