Versafit V4
PBBs
Very-thin-wall, highly flame-retardant,
PBBOs
metric-sized heat-shrinkable tubing
Versafit V4 heat-shrinkable tubing is offering the ability to pack components and polybrominated biphenyl oxides
a cost-effective, environmentally more closely than is possible with (PBBOs). In Europe, these chemicals
friendly choice for many commercial standard tubings. Versafit V4 tubing are classified as environmentally
applications. Versafit V4 tubing is a can shrink more than twice as fast hazardous substances.
very thin-wall version of Versafit, as standard products. This rapid
a specially formulated polyolefin shrinking may be important in the Versafit V4 products are UL-recognized
with low recovery temperature, prevention of overheating of at 125C, 300 V, and CSA-certified at
excellent flexibility, and high flame- temperature-sensitive components. 125C, 150 V, with UL VW-1 and
retardance (VW-1). CSA OFT flame-retardancy ratings.
Unlike other typical flame-retardant
Versafit V4 tubing is typically applied tubings, Versafit V4 tubing is free of
where space savings is important, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
Temperature rating
Full recovery temperature: 90C
Continuous operating temperature: 45C to 125C
Specifications*
Type Raychem UL CSA
Versafit V4 RW-3023 E35586 VW-1 LR31929 VW-1
*When ordering, always specify latest issue.
Dimensions (millimeters)
W
Expanded as supplied
Fully recovered after heating
D d
As supplied Fully recovered As supplied Fully recovered
D Wall d (max.) W (min.) D Wall d (max.) W (min.)
Inside thickness Inside Wall Inside thickness Inside Wall
Size diameter (nominal) diameter thickness** Size diameter (nominal) diameter thickness**
1.0 1.4 0.25 0.10 0.50 0.25 5.0 5.5 0.25 0.15 2.5 0.25
1.5 1.9 0.25 0.10 0.75 0.25 6.0 6.5 0.40 0.15 3.0 0.28
2.0 2.3 0.25 0.10 1.00 0.25 7.0 7.5 0.40 0.15 3.5 0.28
2.5 2.8 0.25 0.15 1.25 0.25 8.0 8.5 0.40 0.15 4.0 0.28
3.0 3.3 0.25 0.15 1.50 0.25 9.0 9.5 0.40 0.15 4.5 0.28
3.5 3.8 0.25 0.15 1.75 0.25 10.0 10.5 0.50 0.15 5.0 0.28
4.0 4.4 0.25 0.15 2.00 0.25
**Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage.
Ordering information
Colors Standard Black
Nonstandard Other colors available on request.
Size selection Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component being covered.
Standard packaging On spools
Marking Marked with UL, CSA, and Japan -F- Mark legends.
Ordering description Specify product name, size, and color; for example, V4 2.0-0 (0=Black).Specification values
Property Unit Requirement Method of test
Physical Dimensions mm See reverse ASTM D 2671
Longitudinal change
ASTM D 2671 percent +1, 15 ASTM D 2671
UL 224 percent +3, 3 UL 224
Eccentricity (recovered) percent 30 maximum ASTM D 2671
Tensile strength MPa (psi) 10.3 (1500) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation percent 200 minimum ASTM D 2671
4
Secant modulus MPa (psi) 103 (1.5 x 10 ) maximum ASTM D 2671
(as supplied)
Low-temperature flexibility No cracking UL 224
(1 hour at 30C/22F)
Heat shock No cracking UL 224
(4 hours at 250C/482F)
Heat aging UL 224
(7 days at 158C/316F)
Followed by tests for:
Tensile strength MPa (psi) 70% minimum UL 224
of unaged specimens
Ultimate elongation percent 100 minimum UL 224
Flexibility No cracking UL 224
Dielectric withstand seconds 60 minimum ASTM D 2671
at 2500 V
Dielectric breakdown volts 50% minimum ASTM D 2671
of unaged specimens
Dielectric strength kV/mm (volts/mil) 19.7 (500) minimum ASTM D 2671
Restricted shrinkage Pass UL 224
Electrical Dielectric withstand seconds 60 minimum ASTM D 2671
at 2500 V
Dielectric strength kV/mm (volts/mil) 19.7 (500) minimum ASTM D 2671
14
Volume resistivity ohm-cm 10 minimum ASTM D 2671
Chemical Corrosive effect No corrosion ASTM D 2671
(7 days at 158C/316F)
Copper stability No brittleness, glazing, ASTM D 2671
(7 days at 158C/316F) cracking, or severe
discoloration of tubing.
No pitting or blackening of copper.
Followed by test for:
Ultimate elongation percent 100 minimum ASTM D 2671
Flammability Pass UL 224, VW-1
Water absorption (recovered) percent 0.5 maximum ASTM D 2671
(24 hours at 23C/73F)
Fungus resistance ISO 846
Method B
Followed by tests for:
Tensile strength MPa (psi) 10.3 (1500) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation percent 200 minimum ASTM D 2671
Dielectric strength kV/mm (volts/mil) 19.7 (500) minimum ASTM D 2671
Note: Consult RW-3023 for specific details about test procedures.
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