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 All specifications subject to change. Consult TE Connectivity for latest specifications. 27