3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing HDT
Heavy-Duty, Polyolefin
Data Sheet
November 2018
Description
3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing HDT is designed to provide reliable performance as well as
excellent mechanical and environmental protection. This flame-retardant product
combines the important advantage of easy handling and installation with maximum
operating reliability and system protection. The tubing comes with a factory-applied
sealant. This sealant is a heat-activated thermoplastic material that remains soft and
flexible over long periods under adverse environmental conditions. During heating the
sealant softens, bonds to underlying surfaces and fills small voids that might be present.
When cool, the sealant forms a barrier against water, moisture, dirt and other
environmental contaminants. Heavy-duty tubing is fabricated from specially
formulated cross-linked polyolefin, assuring long-term environmental protection. The
tubing is also highly chemical, abrasive and split resistant.
The tubing is rated for continuous operation at -55ºC (-67ºF) to 110ºC (230ºF).
Minimum shrink temperature is 121ºC (250ºF). Uncoated product (without sealant) is
available on special order.
Agency Approvals &
Self Certifications
Meets the requirements of: AS23053/15, Class 1*
For RoHS and REACH information, please visit www.3M.com/regs
*Formerly MIL-I-23053/15, MIL-DTL-23053/15 and SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/15
Standard Sizes and Dimensions (without adhesive)
3M Part Number
Cable Range
Expanded
I.D.
(Minimum)
in. (mm)
HDT-0300-48A
#14 - #8 AWG
.30 (7,62)
.10 (2,5)
Recovered
Outer Wall
Thickness
(Nominal)
in. (mm)
.08 (2,0)
HDT-0400-48A
#12 - #6 AWG
.40 (10,2)
.15 (3,8)
.09 (2,3)
HDT-0800-48A
#8 - 1/0 AWG
.80 (20,3)
.20 (5,1)
HDT-1100-48A
#2 – 4/0 AWG
1.10 (27,9)
Recovered
I.D.
(Minimum)
in. (mm)
Length
in.
Std. Pkg.
Pieces/
Carton
Color
48
20
Red and Black
48
20
Red and Black
.11 (2,8)
48
20
Red and Black
.37 (9,4)
.12 (3,0)
48
20
Red and Black
HDT-1500-48A
3/0 – 400 MCM
1.50 (38,1)
.50 (12,7)
.17 (4,3)
48
20
Black Only
HDT-2000-48A
250 – 750 MCM
2.00 (50,8)
.65 (16,5)
.17 (4,3)
48
10
Black Only
HDT-3000-48A
600 – 1250 MCM
3.00 (76,2)
1.00 (25,4)
.17 (4,3)
48
10
Black Only
HDT-4500-48A
1500 – 2500 MCM
4.50 (114,3)
1.50 (38,1)
.17 (4,3)
48
5
Black Only
HDT-6000-48A
2.1” – 4.8” O.D.
6.00 (152,4)
1.80 (45,7)
.17 (4,3)
48
5
Black Only
HDT-7000-48A
2.5” – 5.6” O.D.
7.00 (177,8)
2.00 (50,8)
.17 (4,3)
48
5
Black Only
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Shrink Ratio
3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing HDT has a 3:1 shrink ratio. When freely recovered, the
tubing will be 33.3% of its as supplied diameter. The recovered wall thickness is
proportionate to the degree of recovery.
Applications
Can be used as cable sleeve, flame retardant, polyolefin for 1 kV or other long term
environmental protection – highly chemical, abrasion and split resistant
Typical Properties
Not for specifications. Values are typical, not to be considered minimum or maximum.
Properties measured at room temperature 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise stated.
Physical Properties
Typical Value
US units (metric)
Tensile Strength
2400 psi
Ultimate Elongation
475%
Longitudinal Change
+1, -10%
Secant Modulus
14,000 psi
Specific Gravity
1.28
*Heat Aging 7 Days @ 175ºC (347ºF)
Elongation 225%
*Heat Shock 4 hrs @ 225ºC (437ºF)
No dripping, cracking, flowing
*Low Temperature Flexibility
4 hrs. @ -55ºC (-67ºF)
No cracking
Flammability
Self-extinguish
*Outer wall only.
Electrical Properties
Typical Value
US units (metric)
Dielectric Strength
500 V/mil (60 mils)
Volume Resistivity
1014 ohm-cm
Chemical Properties
Typical Value
US units (metric)
Corrosion Effect
Non-corrosive
Solvent Resistance
Tensile Strength
Dielectric Strength
1500 psi
200 v/mil
Water Absorption
0.02%
Fungus Resistance
Non-nutrient
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Shelf Life & Storage
3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing HDT has a 10-year shelf life from date of manufacture when
stored in a humidity controlled storage (10°C/50°F to 27°C/80°F and