3-Tubing 30/9/02 10:33 am Page 46 PD Caps Semirigid, encapsulant-lined, polyolefin caps Applications Features and benefits PD Caps offer an improved, inexpensive way to 3:1 shrink ratio. encapsulate crimped electrical connections, including Permanent or temporary way to terminate wires. those on motor coils. Encapsulant melts and flows to Rapid, simple installation. fill surface irregularities of the substrate. These Rugged protection against abrasion, vibration, vibration-proof caps are used to insulate and terminate and flexing. dead-end electrical cables, fixtures, connectors, and PD caps provide a splash-resistant, moisture- other electrical equipment. resistant covering (but not intended for use where immersion in fluids is required). Operating temperature range -55C to 110C Installation Minimum shrink temperature: 125C Minimum full recovery temperature: 135C Available in: Americas Europe Asia Pacific Specifications/approvals Series UL Raychem PD Caps E85381 PD Caps SCD 600 V, 125C 3-46 Tubing 3-Tubing 30/9/02 10:33 am Page 47 Fax-on-demand Fax ID Description US only (800) 260-9099 2110 Data sheet Outside US (650) 257-2301 2111 SCD Visit our website at www.tycoelectronics.com Product dimensions (mm/in) Length Inside diameter Recovered wall thickness** Nominal Minimum open Minimum Maximum overall as barrel as expanded recovered Total wall Size supplied supplied* as supplied after heating after heating 1/8 22.0 (0.87) 12.7 (0.50) 3.2 (0.125) 0.58 (0.023) 1.22 0.15 (0.048 0.006) 3/16 25.4 (1.00) 15.2 (0.60) 4.8 (0.187) 1.52 (0.060) 1.57 0.20 (0.062 0.008) 1/4 28.4 (1.12) 15.2 (0.60) 6.4 (0.250) 2.03 (0.080) 1.98 0.20 (0.078 0.008) 3/8 31.8 (1.25) 18.3 (0.72) 9.5 (0.375) 2.29 (0.090) 2.08 0.25 (0.082 0.010) 1/2 38.1 (1.50) 21.6 (0.85) 12.7 (0.500) 2.29 (0.090) 2.54 0.25 (0.100 0.010) *See glossary for definition of barrel. **Wall thickness will be less if recovery is restricted during shrinkage. Ordering information Color Standard Black (-0) Size selection Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component to be covered. Special order sizes are available upon request. Standard packaging In pieces. Ordering description Specify product name, size and color (for example, PD Caps 1/4-0). Users should independently evaluate the suitability of the product for their application. Before ordering check with factory for most current data. Tubing 3-47