CM8502-000

MT5000 LDPE HEAT SHRINK TUBING APPLICATIONS PROFILE • Strain relief applications • Shrink ratio ≤ 4:1 • Full recovery at 110oC (230oF) minimum • Supports sterilization environments: gamma and ethylene oxide (ETO) • Manufactured to ISO 10993 standards • Registered with the FDA: MAF-469 • Custom sizing, colors, finishing and value-add options available • Radiopacity can be customized • Adhesive-layer option available ABOUT • MT5000 is a crosslinked low density polyethylene (LDPE) heat shrink tubing and offers excellent flexibility making it a great option for strain relief applications • Its homogeneous structure (properties evenly distributed) contributes to its consistency and high performance, making our MT5000 essentially free from flaws, defects, pinholes, seams, cracks or inclusions • MT5000 is flexible with a high shrink ratio making it a great option for strain relief applications MEDICAL / HEAT SHRINK TUBING — MT5000 HEAT SHRINK TUBING — MT5000 TABLE 1: DIMENSIONS As Supplied Standard Sizes Inside Diameter (D) Minimum Recovered Wall Thickness (in., mm.) (W) Inside Diameter (d) Maximum Minimum Maximum Nominal Size in. mm. in. mm. in. mm. in. mm. in. mm. 3/64 .046 1.17 .023 0.58 .013 0.33 .019 0.48 .016 0.40 1/16 .063 1.60 .031 0.79 .014 0.35 .020 0.50 .017 0.43 3/32 .093 2.36 .046 1.17 .017 0.43 .023 0.58 .020 0.50 1/8 .125 3.18 .062 1.58 .017 0.43 .023 0.58 .020 0.50 3/16 .187 4.75 .093 2.36 .017 0.43 .023 0.58 .020 0.50 1/4 .250 6.35 .125 3.18 .022 0.56 .028 0.71 .025 0.64 3/8 .375 9.53 .187 4.75 .022 0.56 .028 0.71 .025 0.64 1/2 .500 12.70 .250 6.35 .022 0.56 .028 0.71 .025 0.64 3/4 .750 19.05 .375 9.53 .027 0.69 .033 0.84 .030 0.76 TABLE 2: PROPERTIES Property Unit Requirement Test Method Physical Dimensions* inches (mm) In accordance with Table 1 Longitudinal change* percent +0, -10 maximum ASTM D 2671 Concentricity as supplied* percent 70 minimum ASTM D 2671 psi (MPa) 5000 minimum (34.5) percent 100 minimum psi (MPa) 50,000 minimum percent 100 minimum Tensile strength* Ultimate elongation* Secant modulus* (expanded) Heat resistance 168 hours at 125°C (257°F) Followed by test for: Ultimate elongation ASTM D 2671, 20”/minute ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671, 20”/minute Electrical Dielectric strength kV/mm ASTM D 2671 500 minimum (19.680) Dielectric withstand 3000V, 60Hz sec 60 minimum ASTM D 2671 Chemical Fluid resistance 24 hours at 23 ± 3°C (77 ± 5°F) Isopropyl alcohol 5% saline solution Disinfectant Followed by tests for: Dielectric strength Tensile strength Heavy metals analysis Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Bismuth, Antimony ASTM D 2671 kV/mm 500 minimum (19.680) ASTM D 2671 psi (MPa) 1800 minimum (12.4) ASTM D 2671 ppm 1 maximum (total of all metals) USP XXII Physiochemical tests-plastic (Note 1) *Denotes lot acceptance test Note 1: Sample preparation and extraction is per USP XXII. Metals analysis may be colorimetric as described in USP XXII or by equivalent quantitative analytical method. TE.com/medical TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), Raychem and TE are trademarks owned or licensed by the TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. All other logos, products and/or company names referred to herein might be trademarks of their respective owners. While TE has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure, TE does not guarantee that it is error-free, nor does TE make any other representation, warranty or guarantee that the information is accurate, correct, reliable or current. TE reserves the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE 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 catalog are for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE for the latest dimensions and design specifications. © 2024 TE Connectivity. All Rights Reserved. 01/24 med-mt-5000-hst-ss-en MEDICAL / HEAT SHRINK TUBING — MT5000