RW-175
Thin-wall, semirigid, fluoropolymer
heat-shrinkable tubing
RW-175 heat-shrinkable tubing is a RW-175 tubing provides RW-175 provides protection from
tough, semirigid, very-thin-wall electrical insulation and strain most industrial solvents, fuels,
insulation. It is especially suitable for relief of multipin connectors and and chemicals including JP-8,
applications requiring high-temperature solder joints. It is also widely oxidants, and strong acids. It is
performance, outstanding abrasion used as insulation for high- UL-recognized and CSA-certified at
and cut-through resistance, or superior temperature components and 150C, 600 V, with VW-1 and OFT
chemical and solvent properties. heater leads. With its thin-wall flame-retardancy ratings.
The translucent polyvinylidene fluoride construction, RW-175 is ideal for
material permits visual inspection of applications that require dense
covered components. packing of components.
Temperature rating
Full recovery temperature: 175C
Continuous operating temperature: 55C to 175C
Recommended maximum temperature for use as a primary insulator: 135C
Specifications*
Type Raychem Military UL CSA
RW-175 RW-3029/2 AMS-DTL-23053/8 E35586 VW-1 LR31929 OFT
*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 0.0021/2 12.7 0.500 6.4 0.250 0.33 0.05 0.013 0.002
1/16 1.6 0.063 0.8 0.031 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.0023/4 19.1 0.750 9.5 0.375 0.43 0.08 0.017 0.003
3/32 2.4 0.093 1.2 0.046 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
1/8 3.2 0.125 1.6 0.062 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 11/2 38.1 1.500 19.1 0.750 0.51 0.08 0.020 0.003
3/16 4.7 0.187 2.4 0.093 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 2 50.8 2.000 25.4 1.000 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 3 76.2 3.000 38.1 1.500 0.64 0.10 0.025 0.004
3/8 9.5 0.375 4.7 0.187 0.33 0.05 0.013 0.002 4 101.6 4.000 50.8 2.000 0.76 0.13 0.030 0.005
**Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage.
Ordering information
Colors Standar T
d ranslucent (clear)
Nonstandard Black
Size selection Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component being covered.
Nonstandard sizes Sizes of 2 inches and larger are by special order only. In addition, a variety of nonstandard sizes are available.
Standard packaging 4-foot lengths
Ordering description Specify product name, size, and color; for example, RW-175 1/4-X (X=Clear).Specification values
Property Unit Requirement Method of test
PhysicalDimensions mm (inches) See reverse ASTM D 2671
Longitudinal change percent +0, 10 maximum 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
Specific gravity 1.8 maximum ASTM D 2671
Low-temperature flexibility No cracking AMS-DTL-23053/8
(4 hours at 55C/67F)
Heat shock No dripping, flowing, AMS-DTL-23053
(4 hours at 300C/572F) or cracking
Heat resistance ASTM D 2671
(168 hours at 250C/482F)
Followed by test for:
Ultimate elongation percent 50 minimum ASTM D 2671
Vacuum outgassing ASTM E 595
TML (total mass loss) percent 1.0 maximum
VCM (volatile condensable material) percent 0.1 maximum
Electrical Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) ASTM D 2671
Sizes 3/64 through 1/2 800 (31.5) minimum
Sizes 3/4 through 2 600 (23.6) minimum
13
Volume resistivity ohm-cm 10 minimum ASTM D 2671
Chemical Copper mirror corrosion Noncorrosive ASTM D 2671
(16 hours at 175C/347F) Procedure A
Copper contact corrosion No pitting or blackening ASTM D 2671
(168 hours at 175C/347F) of copper Procedure B
Followed by test for:
Ultimate elongation percent 100 minimum ASTM D 2671
Flammability seconds 15 maximum ASTM D 2671
(average time of burning) Procedure A
Fungus resistance ISO 846
Method B
Followed by tests for:
Tensile strength psi (MPa) 5000 (34.5) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation percent 150 minimum ASTM D 2671
Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) ASTM D 2671
Sizes 3/64 through 1/2 800 (31,500) minimum
Sizes 3/4 through 2 600 (23,600) minimum
Water absorption percent 0.5 maximum ASTM D 2671
(24 hours at 23C/73F)
Fluid resistance ASTM D 2671
(24 hours at 23C/73F) in:
JP-8 fuel (MIL-T-5624)
Skydrol 500
Hydraulic fluid (MIL-H-5606)
Aviation gasoline 100/300 (MIL-G-5572)
Salt water (5% salt)
Anti-icing fluid (MIL-A-8243)
Lubricating oil (MIL-L-7808)
Followed by tests for:
Dielectric strength volts/mil (kV/mm) ASTM D 2671
Sizes 3/64 through 1/2 700 (27.6) minimum
Sizes 3/4 through 2 500 (19.7) minimum
Tensile strength psi (MPa) 5000 (34.5) minimum ASTM D 2671
Note: Consult RW-3029/2 for specific details about test procedures.
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