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IRRADIATED POLYOLEFIN
HIGH SHRINK RATIO

FIT®-221/FIT®-221B
MIL-DTL-23053/5C, Class 1,2
General Purpose, Irradiated Polyolefin
RoHS Compliant
Pg. 114-116

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • General purpose protection & repair
  • Identification & beautifying substrates
  • Insulation from environment
  • Reduced Longitudinal Shrinkage
  • Resistance to water, fungus, UV light*
  • Large, economical, bulk packages
    (FIT-221B)

APPLICATIONS:

  • General purpose Insulation & repair
  • Wire & cable Harnessing & bundling
  • Cable & connector protection
  • Wire & tubing splicing & connecting
  • XTRA•GUARD® 1 applications
  • Automated cutting machines (spools)

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Shrink Ratio: 2:1 @ 121°C
  • Temperature: –55°C to 135°C
  • Longitudinal Shrinkage: –5%
  • Size: 3/64" – 4 in
  • Packages: 4ft lengths, spools & cut pieces
  • Colors: Black, White, Clear**, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green

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    *black color only
    **Not UL Recognized, CSA Certified

FIT®-321
MIL-DTL-23053/4D, Class 3
Medium Wall, Adhesive Lined, Irradiated Polyolefin
RoHS Compliant
Pg. 121

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • Expanded to a 3 to 1 shrink ratio
  • Increased wall thickness for durability
  • Water resistant adhesive inner lining
  • Permanent bonding adhesive

APPLICATIONS:

  • Connectorized cable repair
  • Water resistance & encapsulation
  • Environmental & outdoor protection
  • XTRA•GUARD® 1, 2 & 3 applications

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Shrink Ratio: 3:1 @ 125°C
  • Temperature: –55°C to 110°C
  • Longitudinal Shrinkage: –15%
  • Size: 1/8" – 1-1/2 in
  • Packages: 4ft lengths & cut pieces ~ Color: Black

FIT®-221V
MIL-DTL-23053/5C, Class 1, 3 ~ CSA OFT Flame Test
Low Shrink Temp, Flame Retardant, Irradiated Polyolefin
RoHS Compliant
Pg. 117

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • Lowest shrink temperature (90°C)
  • Fastest recovery time
  • UL VW-1 & CSA OFT flame retardancy
  • Resistance to water, fungus, UV light*
  • Large, economical, bulk packages
  • New colors available!

APPLICATIONS:

  • Where substrates are heat sensitive
  • Where reduced shrink time saves costs
  • Flame retardancy requirements
  • Industrial applications
  • Cable & connector protection
  • Automated cutting machines (spools)

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Shrink Ratio: 2:1 @ 90°C
  • Temperature: –40°C to 125°C
  • Longitudinal Shrinkage: –5%
  • Size: 3/64" – 2 in
  • Packages: 4ft lengths, spools & cut pieces
  • Colors: Black, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue

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FIT®-321V
CSA OFT Flame Test
Low Shrink Temp, Flame Retardant, Irradiated Polyolefin
RoHS Compliant
Pg. 120

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • Expanded to a 3 to 1 shrink ratio
  • Lowest shrink temperature (90°C)
  • Fastest recovery time
  • Reduced wall thickness
  • UL VW-1 & CSA OFT flame retardancy


APPLICATIONS:

  • Connectorized cable repair
  • Where substrates are heat sensitive
  • Delicate & intricate electronics protection
  • Industrial applications
  • Flame retardancy requirements
  • Automated cutting machines

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Shrink Ratio: 3:1 @ 90°C
  • Temperature: –55°C to 125°C
  • Longitudinal Shrinkage: –5%
  • Size: 3/32" – 1 in
  • Packages: Spools
  • Colors: Black, White

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FIT®-260
NEC Article 250-57B, Exception 3
Irradiated Polyolefin Ground Identification
RoHS Compliant
Pg. 119

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • Color coding leads as a Ground circuit
  • Same physical characteristics as FIT®-221

APPLICATIONS:

  • Approved for use by NFPA for 600 volt Ground lead identification
  • E-OEM component identification
  • Wire Harness identification
  • Automated cutting machines (spools)

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Shrink Ratio: 2:1 @ 121°C
  • Temperature: –55°C to 135°C
  • Longitudinal Shrinkage: –5%
  • Size: 1/8" – 1 in
  • Packages: Spools
  • Colors: Green with Yellow stripe. Each color covers a minimum of 30% surface area.

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FIT®-421
MIL-DTL-23053/5C, Class 1
Overexpanded Over Expanded, Irradiated Polyolefin
RoHS Compliant
Pg. 122

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • Over expanded to a 4 to 1 shrink ratio
  • Large supplied diameter sizes
  • Resistance to water, fungus, UV light
  • Shrinks to 25% of its original size
  • Conforms to odd shapes

APPLICATIONS:

  • D-Sub connector strain relief
  • RS-232 25 pin connector to cable coverage
  • Covers the most irregular shapes & connectors
  • PC board coverage/protection

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Shrink Ratio: 4:1 @ 121°C
  • Temperature: –55°C to 135°C
  • Longitudinal Shrinkage: –10%
  • Size: 1 in – 4 in ~
  • Packages: 4ft lengths
  • Color: Black

FIT®-295
MIL-DTL-23053/6D, Class 1, 2
Semi-Rigid Irradiated Polyolefin
RoHS Compliant
Pg. 124

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • 30% stronger than standard polyolefin
  • 25% stiffer than standard polyolefin
  • Low water absorption
  • Resistance to water, fungus, UV light

APPLICATIONS:

  • Strength & stiffness make it excellent for strain relief applications
  • Heavy duty cable/connector protection
  • Electrical cable Splices
  • Crimp terminals
  • Solder joints

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Shrink Ratio: 2:1 @ 135°C
  • Temperature: –55°C to 135°C
  • Longitudinal Shrinkage: –5%
    Size: 3/64" – 1/2"
  • Packages: 4ft lengths & cut pieces
  • Colors: Multiple
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FIT®-621
Heavy Wall, Adhesive Lined, Irradiated Polyolefin
RoHS Compliant
Pg. 123

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • Over expanded to a 6 to 1 shrink ratio
  • Shrinks to 1/6 its original size
  • Heavy duty adhesive inner lining
  • Low water absorption
  • Excellent durability & toughness
  • Resistant to oils & chemicals
  • Convenient pre-cut 6 inch lengths

APPLICATIONS:

  • Protection in severe environments
  • Large to small connector-to-cable protection
  • UnderGround utility Splice protection
  • Corrosion protection of metal parts
  • Protects substrates in direct burial
    applications
  • Heavy duty abrasion resistance

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Shrink Ratio: 6:1 @ 120°C
  • Temperature: –40°C to 125°C
  • Longitudinal Shrinkage: –10%
  • Size: 5/8" – 4 in
  • Packages: 6 inch lengths
  • Color: Black

 
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