TMS-CT
M i l i t a r y G r a d e C o n t i n u o u s Tu b e
HEAT SHRINK IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Technical Datasheet
TTDS-268 Revision 4 - April 2020
TMS-CT Military Grade, Heat Shrink Identification Marker Sleeving for the identification of
wires and cables.
Made from durable, flame retarded, radiation cross linked heat shrinkable polyolefin. TMS-CT is a thin wall,
light weight, fast recovery 3:1 shrink ratio sleeve*, allowing the customer to cover a wide range of cable
diameters
Suitable for a wide variety of applications including, aerospace, military, industrial, transport and energy.
Printed marker sleeves meet the requirements of AS 5942 and MIL 202 Method 215 when used as a
complete system, as recommended by TE Connectivity. Refer to TE document 411-121005
IDENTIFICATION PRINTER PRODUCT RIBBON MATRIX for the recommended printer/product/ribbon
combinations.
TMS-CT meets the material requirements of SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5 Class 1.
TMS-CT Heat Shrink Identification Marker Sleeving is available as part of a complete identification system.
The system comprises specific printers, thermal transfer ribbons and WINTOTAL software.
*except 1-1/2 and 2 inch TMS-CT which is 2:1
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TMS-CT MILITARY GRADE
Features
• Self-extinguishing, non-flame propagating.
Product Compliance
• Resistant to key Military and Aerospace fluids
(defined by RW-2511).
• Military grade performance.
• Can be laser marked for superior performance.
• Pre-termination Cable Identification.
• Sleeve diameters from 2.4mm to 50.8mm
TMS-CT fully complies with 2011/65/EU RoHS II directive, and Regulation (EC) number 1907/2006
(REACH)
Further information and a downloadable declaration
covering RoHS and REACH compliance can be found
at the TE Product Compliance Support Centre:
http://www.te.com/usa-en/utilities/productcompliance.html
(3/32 to 2inch).
• TMS-CT 3:1 Shrink ratio (except 38.1 and 50.8mm
which are 2:1).
• More open profile for easier use.
Temperature Rating
Shelf Life
• –55°C to 135°C (-67°F to 275°F)
• Refer to TE document 408-121006
Cable Identification Shelf Life Document
Industry
Specifications / Approvals
TE Connectivity Standard
RW-2511 Specification for TMS-CT products.
Rail
EN45545-2, Railway applications - Fire protection on railway vehicles, Part 2:
Requirements for fire behaviour of materials and components
Fire Hazard Classification 1, 2 and 3, in accordance with requirement set R24.
NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems,
Fire protection requirements, Interior Fire Propagation Resistance.
Federal Railroad Administration, DOT, Appendix B to Part 238, Test Methods
and Performance Criteria for the Flammability and Smoke Emission Characteristics of Materials used in Passenger Cars and Locomotive Cabs.
SHAZAINENNSHI, Japan Railway Rolling Stock & Machinery Association 2003
Classification ‘Flame Retardant’ Serial number 2015-163K.
Military
SAE-AMS-23053/5 Insulation Sleeving, Electrical, Heat Shrinkable, Polyolefin,
Semi-Rigid, Crosslinked.
•
Industrial
TMS-CT Class 1 Material performance
CSA Standard C22.2 No 198.1 Class Number 9032-01
INSULATING DEVICES AND MATERIALS-Insulating Tubing and Sleeving,
File reference 31929. TMS-CT uses the same tube as TMS-SCE.
UL Certification, Tubing, Extruded Insulating Component
File reference YDPU2.E35586. TMS-CT uses the same tube as TMS-SCE
Where possible, TE have tested product as a finished item, including the print. Operational tests are followed by an
assessment of mark adherence to validate fit form and function. Further details can be found in TE standard RW-2511.
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TMS-CT
Military Grade Heat Shrink Identification Sleeve
Part Description
TMS-CT
50M
1/8
-OUT
-4
4
Color
OUT
Spool fits outside printer
1/8
Expanded Inside Diameter (inch)
50M
Spool Length (m)
TMS-
Product Family
Available Options
Spool Size
Colors
Spool does not fit inside printers, recommend TE Connectivity PRINTER
-UNIVERSAL-REEL-HOLDER, Part Number EC9926-000, reference
TTDS-259
OUT
Standard
Code
Yellow
White
4
9
Other colors available on request
Brown
Red
Orange
Green
Blue
Violet
Grey
Black
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
0
To maximise print contrast, colors are based on pastel shades.
Ordering Example: TMS-CT-50M-3/16-OUT-9
i.e. Product Family, Spool Length, Expanded Inside Diameter, OUT and Color
Ordering Information
Inside diameter
Ordering description
As supplied
(minimum)
After recovery Recommended cable diameter use Spool lengths
range
m (ft)
(Maximum)
mm
inches
mm
inches
TMS-CT - -3/32 - OUT-
2.4¹
0.094
0.8
0.03
0.90
to 1.90
0.035
to
0.075
50 (164)
TMS-CT - -1/8 - OUT-
3.2¹
0.125
1.1
0.04
1.20
to 2.60
0.047
to
0.102
50 (164)
TMS-CT - -3/16 - OUT-
4.8¹
0.189
1.6
0.06
1.70
to 3.84
0.067
to
0.151
50 (164)
TMS-CT - -1/4 - OUT-
6.4¹
0.250
2.1
0.08
2.20
to 5.10
0.087
to
0.201
50 (164)
TMS-CT - -3/8 - OUT-
9.5¹
0.375
3.2
0.13
3.30
to 7.60
0.130
to
0.299
50 (164)
TMS-CT - -1/2 - OUT-
12.7¹
0.500
4.2
0.17
4.30
to 10.2
0.169
to
0.402
50 (164)
TMS-CT - -3/4 - OUT-
19.1²
0.750
6.4
0.25
6.50
to 15.3
0.256
to
0.602
50 (164)
TMS-CT - - 1 - OUT-
25.4²
1.000
8.5
0.33
8.60
to 20.3
0.339
to
0.799
50 (164)
TMS-CT - - 1-1/2- OUT-
38.1³
1.500
19.1
0.75
19.2
to 30.5
0.756
to
1.201
50 (164)
TMS-CT - - 2 - OUT-
50.8³
2.00
25.4
1.00
25.5
to 40.6
1.004
to
1.598
50 (164)
¹ Recommended ribbon width 40mm— 2000P-RIBBON-4TT-NAR, Part No. 277493-000
² Recommended ribbon width 60mm— 2000P-RIBBON-4TT-MED, Part No. 893803-000
³ Recommended ribbon width 110mm— TMS-RJS-RIBBON-4RPSCE, Part No. 557721-000
Check TE Document 411-121005 for full and current details
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mm
inches
TMS-CT
Military Grade Heat Shrink Identification Sleeve
Printer Information
Print quality and print performance can only be
guaranteed when specific TE printer and ribbons are
used.
The current list of printers and ribbons can be found in TE
document 411-121005 ‘Identification Printer Product Ribbon Matrix’. This document can be found in ‘Access Our
Tools’:
http://www.te.com/usa-en/utilities/access-product-toolsand-resources.html
Software
WINTOTAL software, available to download for a 14 day
evaluation period from the Identification Printer Software
page:
http://www.te.com/usa-en/products/identification-labeling/
printers-software.html
Contact a TE representative for further information
www.te.com/rail
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Connectivity‘s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for this product and in no case will TE Connectivity be liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages arising
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the specific application.
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