Protection Products Catalog 1654296-3
Revised 10-2012
Harness Design
Sealing and Protection for Wire Bundles, Connectors, Terminals and Splices
RBK-VWS-125 Tubing
Clear product for
sealing and protection of
inline wire splices.
RBK-VWS-125 Tubing Benefits
Dual-wall, heat-shrinkable tubing The tubing is centred over the
n Excellent environmental seal
designed to provide environmen- splice area and during heating
tal sealing of an electrical splice the adhesive melts and is n Mechanical protection
in an automotive environment. squeezed around where the against flexing, abrasion and
wires are crimped or welded and cut-through
Moisture may enter a splice
between the conductors by the
n Small cross-sectional profile
directly or indirectly via capillary
shrinking action of the sleeve.
action between individual wires,
n Single component solution
thus causing corrosion. This The installed product provides
to seal, protect and insulate
effect is accelerated by variations low profile mechanical protection
most in-line and stub splices
in temperature. against flexing, abrasion and
n Complete environmental and
cut-through as well as electrical
moisture sealing for up to
insulation. There are four sizes
seven wires per side
to cover the range of splice
n Tubing and adhesive
profiles.
combination for superior
strain relief
n Clear tubing allowing
inspection of wire splices
n Application equipment and
installation procedures to
meet most harness production
processes
n Meets most applicable
worldwide automotive OEM
splice sealing specifications
n RoHS/ELV compliant
26 All specifications subject to change. Consult TE Connectivity for latest specifications. Protection Products Catalog 1654296-3
Revised 10-2012
Harness Design
Clear, Dual-Wall, Moisture Proof, Heat-Shrinkable Tubing to Protect Electrical Splices
Product Features W
RBK-VWS-125 Tubing
W = Jacket only
D d
H* d = Inner diameter of jacket only
n Continuous operating
Q
H = Inner diameter of adhesive liner
temperature from -40C up
to +125C (3000 hrs)
n 4:1 shrink ratio
L
Product Dimensions
Inside Diameter Wall Thickness (mm)
Q Q
1 3
D (min) H (max) d (max) W (min) W + Length )
Expanded Recovered Recovered Recovered Adhesive
Size Ordering Description
as after Jacket after Jacket after Liner L
Supplied Heating Heating Heating (min) (nom)
NR1 5.70 1.27 2.52 0.80 1.42 50 RBK-VWS-125-NR1-X
NR2 8.00 1.65 3.01 1.06 1.78 50 RBK-VWS-125-NR2-X
NR3 10.80 2.40 4.55 1.16 2.14 65 RBK-VWS-125-NR3-X
2
NR4 17.78 4.45 7.40* 1.04 2.41 75 RBK-VWS-125-NR4-X
Refer to the Installation Guidelines document before selecting size (PIP-004).
The wall thickness of the tubing will be less than specified if recovery is restricted during shrinkage.
Q
1
) Nominal values for reference only.
Q
2
) Estimate.
Q
3
) Other lengths are available subject to special order.
Ordering Information
Standard Colour Clear (X)
Installation The product may be installed using a TE Automotive RBK-ILS Processor or other
recommended application equipment.
Consult your local TE Automotive office for more information.
Size Selection Refer to PIP-004
Ordering Description Specify product name, size and colour (for example RBK-VWS-125-NR)
Specifications/Approvals Series TE
RBK-VWS-125
Size 13 RK-6640
Operating Size 4 RT-1113
+125 C
Temperature Range
40 C
Shrinking Ratio
4:1
Shrink
Temperature
+135 C
Fluid Resistant
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