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Specification RW-2500-2
Document Number: 108-121005
TMS
Heat Shrinkable Identification Sleeves
SCOPE
This quality assurance specification sheet, when used with RW-2500, establishes
the product characteristics.
The operating temperature for this product is -55°C to +135°C.
The IBM daisy wheel printer and ink cartridge developed for TMS is now obsolete. TE can
only guarantee the performance properties covered in this standard, and not any marking
applied using non-recommended printing systems. Where non-standard printing systems
are used, customers are required to carry out their own validation testing.
Products are available in 2:1 shrink ratio (refer to Table 1 for more details).
Laser markable using industrial standard YAG lasers.
The tube size for qualification testing is ¼ inch (6.4mm) as supplied internal diameter.
Approved Signatories:
This document is electronically reviewed and approved by TE Connectivity.
TE CONNECTIVITY, SWINDON, UK
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information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are
for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE Connectivity for the latest
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1.
REQUIREMENTS
1.1
Composition and Appearance
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The product shall be fabricated from irradiated, thermally stabilized modified polyolefin compound.
It shall be homogeneous and essentially free from flaws, defects, pinholes, bubbles, seams, cracks
or inclusions.
1.2
Dimensions
The product shall be supplied as cut sleeves mounted on bandoliers/carrier as shown in figure 1
and to the dimensions shown in table 1 or 2.
2.
PRODUCT DRAWING
2.1
TMS as supplied
Note: Dimensions in inches (mm)
2.5 (63) nom
0.5 (12.7) nom.
0.544
(13.8)
nom.
SLEEVE LENGTH
Figure 1. TMS format
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Heat Shrink Product in as Supplied “D” (Expanded) and in the Recovered State “d”.
Figure 2. Product Dimensions Change During Recovery
AS SUPPLIED
Product
Description
Minimum
Inside
Diameter
AS RECOVERED
Minimum
Marking
Length
inch
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.60
mm
38.10
38.10
38.10
38.10
38.10
40.64
Maximum
Inside Diameter
TMS-3/32-1.50
TMS-1/8-1.50
TMS-3/16-1.50
TMS-1/4-1.50
TMS-3/8-1.50
TMS-1/2-1.50
inch
0.093
0.125
0.187
0.250
0.375
0.475
mm
2.36
3.17
4.74
6.35
9.50
12.07
inch
0.046
0.062
0.093
0.125
0.187
0.250
mm
1.17
1.57
2.36
3.17
4.75
6.35
TMS-3/32-1.75
TMS-1/8-1.75
TMS-3/16-1.75
TMS-1/4-1.75
TMS-3/8-1.75
TMS-3/4
TMS-1-1/2
0.093
0.125
0.187
0.250
0.375
0.710
1.500
2.36 1.75
44.45
0.046
1.17
3.17 1.75
44.45
0.062
1.57
4.74 1.75
44.45
0.093
2.36
6.35 1.75
44.45
0.125
3.17
9.50 1.75
44.45
0.187
4.75
18.00 1.65
42.00
0.375
9.53
38.00 1.65
42.00
0.610
15.50
TABLE 1: TMS product dimensions
Wall Thickness
inch
0.023 ± .003
0.023 ± .003
0.025 ± .003
0.025 ± .003
0.025 ± .003
0.025 ± .003
mm
0.58 ± 0.08
0.58 ± 0.08
0.64 ± 0.08
0.64 ± 0.08
0.64 ± 0.08
0.64 ± 0.08
0.023 ± .003
0.023 ± .003
0.025 ± .003
0.025 ± .003
0.025 ± .003
0.030 ± .004
0.045 ± .004
0.58 ± 0.08
0.58 ± 0.08
0.64 ± 0.08
0.64 ± 0.08
0.64 ± 0.08
0.76 ± 0.10
1.15 ± 0.10
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the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE Connectivity expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the
information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are
for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE Connectivity for the latest
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AS SUPPLIED
Product
Description
3.
Minimum
Inside
Diameter
AS RECOVERED
Minimum
Maximum
Marking Length Inside Diameter
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
TMS-1/8-OX-1.50
TMS-3/16-OX-1.50
TMS-1/4-OX-1.50
TMS-3/8-OX-1.50
0.125
0.187
0.250
0.375
3.17
4.74
6.35
9.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.70
38.10
38.10
38.10
43.18
0.046
0.062
0.093
0.125
1.17
1.57
2.36
3.17
TMS-1/8-OX-1.75
TMS-3/16-OX-1.75
TMS-1/4-OX-1.75
0.125
0.187
0.250
3.17
1.75
44.45
0.046
1.17
4.74
1.75
44.45
0.062
1.57
6.35
1.75
44.45
0.093
2.36
Table 2: TMS-OX product dimensions
Wall Thickness
Inch
(±.003)
0.027
0.029
0.029
0.028
mm
(±0.08)
0.69
0.74
0.74
0.71
0.027
0.029
0.029
0.69
0.74
0.74
TEST REQUIREMENTS
This specification details the requirements for the TMS of products. Table 6 lists the general tests for
Identification Products.
Product Size
Mandrel Diameter
inch
mm
3/32 through 3/16
5/16
7.9
1/4 through 1-1/2
3/4
19.0
TABLE 3: Test Mandrel Dimensions for Heat Shock, Heat Ageing and Low Temperature
Flexibility
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information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are
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4.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
4.1
Identification Engineering Work Instructions IEWI
TE Doc. Number
TE reference
November 2015
TE Title
Complies with
109-121002
IEWI-002
Tensile Strength and Ultimate
Elongation at 23°C
ASTM D2671 (section 44-48)
ASTM D412
109-121003
IEWI-003
Dimensions
ASTM D2671 (section 8-13)
ASTM D876
109-121004
IEWI-004
Secant Modulus
ASTM D882
109-121005
IEWI-005
Dielectric Strength
ASTM D2671 (section 20-25)
ASTM D149
109-121006
IEWI-006
Low Temperature Flexibility
SAE AS 23053 (section 36 -43)
IEC 60684-2
109-121007
IEWI-007
Heat Shock
SAE AS 23053
ASTM D2671 (section 26-30)
109-121008
IEWI-008
Heat Resistance
SAE AS 23053
ASTM D2671 (section 49-54)
109-121009
IEWI-009
Copper Mirror Corrosion
ASTM D2671 (section 93 procedure A)
109-121010
IEWI-010
Copper Contact Corrosion
SAE AS 23053
109-121015
IEWI-015
Specific Gravity
ASTM 2671, ASTM D792
109-121016
IEWI-016
Water Absorption
ASTM 2671, ASTM D570
109-121017
IEWI-017
Volume Resistivity
ASTM D2671 (section 75-78)
ASTM D257
109-121031
IEWI-031
Split Resistance
-
109-121039
IEWI- 039
Fluid Resistance at Room
Temperature
-
109-121046
IEWI-046
Thermal Cycling
-
109-121053
IEWI-053
Flammability Testing
ASTM D2671 (section 71 procedure B)
109-121054
IEWI-054
Limiting Oxygen Index
LOI EN 45545-2 , BS6853
Table 4. Test References
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the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE Connectivity expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the
information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are
for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE Connectivity for the latest
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Reference Documents
ASTM D149-09(2013)
Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric
Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power
Frequencies.
ASTM D257-14
Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating
Materials.
ASTM D412-06a: 2013
Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic
Elastomers – Tension.
ASTM D570-98(2010)e1
Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics.
ASTM D792-13
Standard Test Method for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density)
of Plastics by Displacement.
ASTM D876-13
Standard Test Methods for Non-Rigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer Tubing used
for Electrical Insulation.
ASTM D882-12
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting.
ASTM D2671-13
Standard Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Use
BS EN ISO 4589-2: 1996 Plastics – Determination of burning behavior by oxygen index Part 2: Ambient temperature test
SAE AMS 23053
SAE AMS 23053/5
Insulation Sleeving, Electrical, Heat Shrinkable, Polyolefin, Flexible,
Cross-linked.
TE Doc. No: 411-121008
Installation of Heatshrink Marker Sleeves
(Subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of the above publications apply to this
standard only when incorporated in it by updating or revision.)
Table 5. Reference Documents
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the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE Connectivity expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the
information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are
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SAMPLING
Tests shall be carried out on samples taken at random from a batch of product.
A batch of markers is defined as that quantity of tubing extruded at any one time.
Testing frequency shall be production routine or qualification.
Production routine tests consisting of visual examination, dimensions and longitudinal change, pull off
force will be carried out on every batch of product.
6.
PACKAGING
Packaging shall be in accordance with good commercial practice. Each package shall bear an
identification label showing material quantity, description, size, color and batch number. Additional
information shall be supplied as specified in the contract or order.
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the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE Connectivity expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the
information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are
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General Tests for Identification Products
PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
UNITS
REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL
-
Visual Examination
Dimensions
3 min at 200±3°C (392±5°F)
Longitudinal Change
3 min at 200±3°C (392±5°F)
Tensile Strength
Speed 50.8mm/min (2”/min)
Ultimate Elongation
Speed 50.8mm/min (2”/min)
IEWI-003
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mm (inch) In accordance with Table 1 or 2
IEWI-003
%
0 to 10
IEWI-002
MPa (psi)
IEWI-002
%
200 minimum
Specific Gravity
IEWI-015
g/cm3
1.35 maximum
Split Testing
IEWI-031
%
100 pass
Pull off force:
Size: 3/32 to 1/4
Size: 3/8 to 1/2
Size: 3/4 to 1-1/2
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Section 7.8
N (lbs
force)
22.2 (5.0)
26.7 (6.0)
23.1 (5.2)
10.3 (1500) minimum
THERMAL
Heat Ageing
336hr 175±2°C (347±3°F)
Mandrel Bend
Heat Shock
4hr at 250±2°C (482±3°F)
Mandrel Bend
Thermal Cycling
4 cycles of 1hr at
-55°C and 1hr 135°C
Mandrel Bend
Low Temperature Flex
4hr at -55±2°C (-67±3°F)
Mandrel Bend
IEWI-008
-
No cracking or damage to the
sleeve.
IEWI-007
-
No dripping, flowing, or cracking.
IEWI-046
IEWI-006
-
-
No damage to the marker.
No cracking.
Table 6. General Tests for Identification Products
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information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are
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PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
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UNITS
REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric Strength
IEWI-005
kV/m (V/mil)
19.7 (500) minimum
Volume Resistivity
IEWI-017
Ohm cm
1014 minimum
Copper Mirror Corrosion
16hr at 175±2°C (347±4°F)
IEWI-009
%
Non corrosive
Water Absorption
IEWI-016
%
0.5 maximum
CHEMICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
Fungus Resistance
56 day exposure
Followed By:
Tensile Strength
Elongation at break
Dielectric strength
ISO 846 Method B
IEWI-002
IEWI-002
IEWI-005
MPa
%
kV/mm
Flammability
Procedure B
IEWI-053
s
%
LOI (limiting oxygen index)
IEWI-054
%
10.3 minimum
200% minimum
19.7
Burn time, after last flame
application, shall not
exceed one minute, and
not more than 25% of
indicator flag shall be
burned or charred. No
dripping or flowing.
28 minimum
Table 6. General Tests for Identification Products - continued
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information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are
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8. Specific tests for TMS product
PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
UNITS
REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL
Restricted shrinkage
30 minutes at 175±2°C
(347±4°F) followed by:
Visual examination
Voltage withstand of 2000V
for 1minute
SAE AS 23053/5
-
No Cracks
-
Pass
Secant Modulus
IEWI-004
%
172.4 maximum
Expanded Concentricity
IEWI-003
%
70 minimum
ENVIRONMENTAL
Fungus Resistance
56 day exposure
Followed By:
Tensile Strength
Elongation at break
Dielectric strength
Fluid Resistance
24hr at 23°C in the fluids below,
followed by:
Tensile Strength
Dielectric Strength
Test Fluids:
MIL-PRF-23699
MIL-H-5606
JP-8 (jet fuel)
Kilfrost DF Plus
MIL-L-7808
5% Sodium Chloride solution
ISO 846 Method B
IEWI-002
IEWI-002
IEWI-005
MPa
%
kV/mm
10.3 minimum
200% minimum
19.7
MPa
(PSI)
kV/mm
6.9 (1000)
15.8
IEWI-039
IEWI-002
IEWI-005
Table 7. Specific Tests for TMS Products
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the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE Connectivity expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the
information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are
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PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
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UNITS
REQUIREMENTS
IEWI-002
%
SAE AS 23053
-
100 minimum
No significant visual
change, recognizable color.
Measure and record only.
IEWI-010
-
THERMAL
Heat Ageing
168hr at 175±2°C (347±4°F)
followed by:
Ultimate Elongation
Color & color Stability
24hr at 175±2°C (347±4°F)
IEWI-008
CHEMICAL
Copper Contact Corrosion
24hr at 175±2°C (347±4°F)
No pitting or blackening of
copper.
Table 7. Specific Tests for TMS Products continued
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information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this document are
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