3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing VTN-200
Modified Fluoroelastomer
Data Sheet
September 2019
Product Description
3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing VTN-200 is highly abrasion and cut-through resistant and
can withstand a wide variety of fuels, lubricants, acids and highly corrosive
fluids at temperatures up to 200°C. In addition to its high continuous operating
temperature and chemical-resistance properties, this tubing is very flexible and is
easily marked by hot-stamp or printwheel methods. When heated in excess of 175°C
(347°F), 3M VTN-200 tubing rapidly shrinks to a skintight fit. 3M VTN-200 tubing is
rated for continuous operation from –55°C (–67°F) to 200°C (392°F).
Regulatory Information
For RoHS and REACH information, please visit www.3M.com/regs
Typical Applications
Because of its excellent high temperature fluid performance, 3M VTN-200 tubing is
often used to protect wiring and component covers in aircraft/aerospace
applications including electronic control systems and hydraulic fluid transport
mechanisms and in chemical plants.
Shrink Ratio
3M VTN-200 tubing has a 2:1 shrink ratio. When freely recovered, the tubing will
shrink to 50% of its as-supplied internal diameter. The recovered wall thickness is
proportional to the degree of recovery.
Standard Color
Black
Availability
Standard Packaging
Spools
Order 3M Heat Shrink Tubing VTN-200 by product name, size equivalent to the
expanded inside diameter, package type and color. Always order the largest size that
will shrink snugly over the component to be covered.
Example: VTN-200, 3/16", black, spools.
Please contact your local distributor; available from 3M.com/oem [Where to Buy] or
call 1-800-676-8381.
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3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing VTN-200
Standard Sizes
and Dimensions
Expanded I.D.
(Minimum)
In.
(mm)
Recovered I.D.
(Maximum)
In.
(mm)
1/8
3/16
.125
.187
(3,18)
(4,75)
.062
.093
(1,57)
(2,36)
1/4
.250
(6,35)
.125
(3,18)
Ordering Size
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
Typical Properties
.375
.500
.625
.750
.875
1.000
1.250
1.500
2.000
(9,53)
(12,70)
(15,88)
(19,05)
(22,23)
(25,40)
(31,75)
(38,10)
(50,80)
Recovered Wall
Thickness
(Nominal)
In.
(mm)
.030 (0,76)
.035 (0,89)
.187
(4,75)
.250
(6,35)
.312
(7,92)
.375
(9,53)
.438
(11,11)
.500 (12,70)
.625 (15,88)
.750 (19,05)
1.000 (25,40)
.035
(0,89)
.035
.035
(0,89)
(0,89)
.042 0 (1,07)
.042
(1,07)
.049 (1,24)
.049
(1,24)
.055 (1,40)
.055 (1,40)
.065 (1,65)
Technical information provided consists of typical product data and should not be
used for specification purposes. Unless otherwise noted, all tests are performed at
room temperature.
Application Specifications: AS23053/13*
*Formerly MIL-I-23053/13, MIL-DTL-23053/13 and SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/13
Tensile Strength
Ultimate Elongation
Longitudinal Change
Specific Gravity
Typical Value
US units (metric)
2400 PSI
450%
+1, -10%
1.7
Operating Temperature Range
-55ºC to +200ºC
Shrink Temperature
(Min.)
Low Temperature Flexibility
4 hrs @ -55ºC
175ºC
(347ºF)
Flammability
Self-extinguish
Physical Property
Electrical Property
Dielectric Strength
Volume Resistivity
Chemical Property
Corrosion Resistance
Fuel & Oil Resistance
Solvent Resistance
Abrasion Resistance
Acids & Alkalis Resistance
2 of 3
No cracking
Typical Value
US units (metric)
500 V/mil
1012 ohm/cm
Typical Value
US units (metric)
Non-corrosive
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing VTN-200
Shelf Life & Storage
3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing VTN-200 has a 5-year shelf life from date of manufacture when
stored in a humidity controlled storage (10°C/50°F to 27°C/80°F and