RNF-100
Flexible, flame-retardant, high performance,
polyolefin heat-shrinkable tubing
RNF-100 tubing is a high-quality,
heat-shrinkable product for a wide
variety of uses. It has become the
industry standard for insulation,
strain relief, wire bundling, and
color-coding in both commercial
and military applications. RNF-100
tubing meets the requirements of
AMS-DTL-23053/5, Class 1 (colors)
and Class 2 (clear).
It is also UL-recognized and
CSA-certified at 125°C, 600 V.
Made from flame-retardant polyolefin,
RNF-100 tubing has excellent
physical, chemical, and electrical
properties that meet industrial and
military requirements for a highly
reliable, general-purpose tubing.
It sets itself apart in that it offers
a higher level of performance at
elevated temperature, including
mechanical abrasion and fluid
resistance, than many heat-shrinkable
polyolefin tubings available in the
marketplace today.
Only a few sizes of RNF-100
tubing are required to cover many
substrate diameters.
Temperature rating
Minimum shrink temperature:
Continuous operating temperature:
121°C
–55°C to 135°C
Specifications*
®
Type
RNF-100 Type 1 (colors)
RNF-100 Type 2 (clear)
Raychem
RT-350 Type 1
RT-350 Type 2
Military
AMS-DTL-23053/5, Cl. 1
AMS-DTL-23053/5, Cl. 2
UL
E35586
CSA
LR31929
*When ordering, always specify latest issue.
Dimensions (millimeters/inches)
W
Expanded as supplied
Fully recovered after heating
D
Size
3/64
1/16
3/32
1/8
3/16
1/4
3/8
1/2
Inside diameter
D (min.)
Expanded
as supplied
1.2 0.046
1.6 0.063
2.4 0.093
3.2 0.125
4.7 0.187
6.4 0.250
9.5 0.375
12.7 0.500
d (max.)
Recovered
after heating
0.6 0.023
0.8 0.031
1.2 0.046
1.6 0.062
2.4 0.093
3.2 0.125
4.8 0.187
6.4 0.250
Wall thickness
W
Recovered
after heating**
0.40 ± 0.08 0.016 ± 0.003
0.43 ± 0.08 0.017 ± 0.003
0.51 ± 0.08 0.020 ± 0.003
0.51 ± 0.08 0.020 ± 0.003
0.51 ± 0.08 0.020 ± 0.003
0.64 ± 0.08 0.025 ± 0.003
0.64 ± 0.08 0.025 ± 0.003
0.64 ± 0.08 0.025 ± 0.003
Size
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
3
4
5
Inside diameter
D (min.)
Expanded
as supplied
19.1 0.750
25.4 1.000
31.7 1.250
38.1 1.500
50.8 2.000
76.2 3.000
101.6 4.000
127.0 5.000
d
d (max.)
Recovered
after heating
9.5 0.375
12.7 0.500
15.9 0.625
19.1 0.750
25.4 1.000
38.1 1.500
50.8 2.000
63.5 2.500
Wall thickness
W
Recovered
after heating**
0.77 ± 0.08 0.030 ± 0.003
0.89 ± 0.12 0.035 ± 0.005
1.02 ± 0.15 0.040 ± 0.006
1.02 ± 0.15 0.040 ± 0.006
1.14 ± 0.16 0.045 ± 0.007
1.27 ± 0.20 0.050 ± 0.008
1.40 ± 0.23 0.055 ± 0.009
1.53 ± 0.23 0.060 ± 0.009
**Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage.
Ordering information
Colors
Size selection
Standard packaging
Ordering description
Standard
Black (all sizes); clear, white, red, blue, green, and yellow (3/64” through 3”)
Nonstandard
Clear, white, red, blue, and yellow (4” and 5”); brown, orange, violet, and gray (all sizes)
Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component being covered.
On spools or in 4 foot lengths
Specify product name, size, and color; for example, RNF-100-1/4-BK (BK=Black).
Specification values
Electrical
Chemical
Followed by test for:
Ultimate Elongation
Flammability
Fungus resistance
Water absorption
(24 hours at 23°C/73°F)
Fluid resistance
(24 hours at 23°C/73°F) in:
JP-8 fuel (MIL-T-5624)
Skydrol 500
Hydraulic fluid (MIL-H-5606)
Aviation gasoline100/300
(MIL-G-5572)
Water
Followed by tests for:
Dielectric strength
Tensile strength
Unit
mm (inches)
percent
psi (Mpa)
percent
psi (Mpa)
Requirement
Type 1 (colors)
See Reverse
+0, -5
1500 (10.3) minimum
200 minimum
2.5 X 104 (172) maximum
1.35 maximum
No cracking
Type 2 (clear)
See Reverse
+0, -5
1500 (10.3) minimum
200 minimum
2.5 X 104 (172) maximum
1.0 maximum
No cracking
Method of test
ASTM D 2671
ASTM D 2671
ASTM D 2671
ASTM D 2671
ASTM D 2671
ASTM D 2671
AMS-DTL-23053
No dripping,
flowing, or cracking
No dripping,
flowing, or cracking
AMS-DTL-23053
ASTM D 2671
percent
150 minimum
MIL-STD-104
MIL-STD-104
150 minimum
ASTM D 2671
MIL-STD-104
ASTM D 2671
volts/mil (volts/mm)
ohm-cm
500 (19,680) minimum
1014 minimum
No removal of copper
500 (19,680) minimum
1016 minimum
No removal of copper
No pitting or blackening
of copper
No brittleness, glazing,
cracking, or severe
discoloration of tubing
No pitting or blackening
of copper
No brittleness, glazing,
cracking, or severe
discoloration of tubing
ASTM D 2671
ASTM D 2671
ASTM D 2671
Procedure A
ASTM D 2671
Procedure B
ASTM D 2671
Procedure B
200 minimum
Self-extinguishing
within 1 minute, 25%
maximum flag burn
Rating of 1 or less
0.5 maximum
200 minimum
ASTM D 2671
ASTM D 2671
Procedure B
Rating of 1 or less
0.2 maximum
ASTM G 21
ASTM D 2671
percent
percent
ASTM D 2671
volts/mil (volts/mm)
psi (Mpa)
400 (15,760) minimum
1000 (6.9) minimum
400 (15,760) minimum
1000 (6.9) minimum
ASTM D 2671
ASTM D 2671
Note: Consult RT-350 for specific details about test procedures.
Raychem is a trademark of Tyco Electronics Corporation.
Users should independently evaluate the suitability of the product for their application.
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Physical
Property
Dimensions
Longitudinal change
Tensile strength
Ultimate elongation
Secant modulus (as supplied)
Specific gravity
Low temperature flexibility
(4 hours at -55°C/-67°F)
Heat shock
(4 hours at 250°C/482°F)
Heat resistance
(336 hours at 175°C/347°F)
Followed by test for:
Ultimate Elongation
Color
Color stability
(48 hours at 175°C/347°F)
Dielectric strength
Volume resistivity
Copper mirror corrosion
(16 hours at 175°C/347°F)
Copper contact corrosion
(168 hours at 160°C/320°F)
Copper stability
(16 hours at 160°C/320°F)