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Introducing . . .

FIT®-CLEAR 

A CRYSTAL CLEAR HEAT SHRINKABLE TUBING PRODUCT THAT IS ALSO HIGHLY FLAME RETARDANT!

New FIT®-CLEAR is a unique addition to Alpha Wire Company's line of FIT® Preferred Heat Shrink Products. FIT®-CLEAR is a modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based, clear heat shrinkable tubing alternative offering a low shrink temperature of 150°C and UL VW-1 flame retardancy.

FIT®-CLEAR has numerous advantages over other transparent heat shrink tubing products. PVDF allows FIT®-CLEAR to remain crystal clear after application. Information beneath applied tubing remains easily legible. An excellent alternative to standard Kynar®** or Teflon®*** heat shrinkable tubing products, this modified PVDF-based product is resistant to mechanical abrasion and cut-through as well as most chemicals including solvents. In addition, FIT®-CLEAR's lower recovery temperature saves valuable installation time and protects the underlying substrate from excessive heating.



 
Simple, Comprehensive Tubing Solutions
 

Since most alternative clear heat shrinkable tubing is flammable, FIT®-CLEAR is ideal in applications where flame retardancy is critical. FIT®-CLEAR meets UL Standard 224, passes the UL VW-1 Flame Test and meets or exceeds the requirements of SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/18, Class 1. FIT®-CLEAR is put up on spools in a variety of sizes ranging from 3/64” to 2” and is RoHS compliant. FIT®-CLEAR, like all FIT® Preferred Heat Shrink Products, is available from stock for immediate delivery.

 

FIT®-CLEAR

CHOOSE FIT®-CLEAR FOR:
  • Where Visual Inspection and Identification Are Required
  • Excellent Flame Retardancy
  • Excellent Heat Resistance
  • Faster Recovery Time Than Standard Kynar®* And Teflon®**
  • Lower Recovery Temperature (150°C) Than Standard PVDF
  • Excellent Chemical Resistance
  • Mechanical Abrasion And Cut-Through Resistance
  • For Use With 4 and 5

FIT®-CLEAR APPLICATIONS:
  • Visual Inspection and Identification Applications
  • Automotive Wiring, Jackets And Fuse Covering Applications
  • Jacketing For Resistors, Capacitors and Other Components
  • High Temperature Environments
  • Protection In Caustic Environments
  • Protection In Chemical Environments
  • Wiremarkers
  • Wire Insulation And Component Stress Relief
  • Replacement Of Non-flame Retarded Clear Sleeving
  • For Use With 4 and 5
CHARACTERISTICS:
 
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
  • -55°C to +175°C, Continuous (UL: 150°C)

SHRINKAGE RATIO: 
  • Approximately 2 to 1 at 150°C

COLOR DESCRIPTION:
  • All Standard Packages: Clear

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
  • Tensile Strength: 3500 psi, (246 kg/cm2) Min.
  • Ultimate Elongation: 200%, Min.
  • Longitudinal Shrinkage: 10%, Max.
  • Specific Gravity: 2.00, Max
  • Flammability: Self-Extinguishing (UL: VW-1)

CHEMICAL PROPERITES:
  • Corrosive Effect: None
  • Water Absorption: 0.5%, Max.
  • Chemical Resistance: Solvents, JP-4, Oxidants, Strong Acids and Bases

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES:
  • Dialelectric Strength: 400V / mil (157 kV / cm), Min.
  • Volume Resistivity: 1.0 x 1011 ohm-cm, Min.

SPECIFICATIONS:
  • SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/18, Class 1
  • UL Standard 224
  • Passes UL VW-1 Flame Test
 
    

 

 
Alpha Part Number and Size Minimum Supplied I.D. Maximum Recovered I.D. Nominal Recovered Wall Thickness Standard Package
Spools
Total Ftg.
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
        FIT-CLEAR-3/64 0.046 1,2 0.023 0,6 0.010 0,25 100
        FIT-CLEAR-1/16 0.063 1,6 0.031 0,8 0.010 0,25 100
        FIT-CLEAR-3/32 0.093 2,4 0.046 1,2 0.010 0,25 100
        FIT-CLEAR-1/8 0.125 3,2 0.062 1,6 0.010 0,25 100
        FIT-CLEAR-3/16 0.187 4,8 0.093 2,4 0.010 0,25 100
        FIT-CLEAR-1/4 0.250 6,4 0.125 3,2 0.012 0,30 100
        FIT-CLEAR-3/8 0.375 9,5 0.187 4,8 0.012 0,30 100
        FIT-CLEAR-1/2 0.500 12,7 0.250 6,4 0.012 0,30 50
        FIT-CLEAR-3/4 0.750 19,1 0.375 9,5 0.017 0,43 50
        FIT-CLEAR-1 1.000 25,4 0.500 12,7 0.019 0,48 50
        FIT-CLEAR-1-1/2 1.500 38,1 0.750 19,1 0.020 0,51 50
        FIT-CLEAR-2 2.000 50,8 1.000 25,4 0.020 0,51 50


**Kynar® is a registered trademark of ELF Atochem North America, Inc.
***Teflon® is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont Co. 		   

 


 
 
 
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