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GMUHS31
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Technical Data Sheet
Heat Shrink Labels
This specification is intended to outline the physical and chemical properties of PANDUIT’s GMUHS31 tubing material for wire
identification and insulation purposes and include the following part numbers and printable material identifiers:
Part Number Prefixes
Printable Material Suffixes
H*C
H1T-B
H*T
H*T-2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Description:
Standard Colors:
Material is RoHS compliant (European Union directive 2002/95/EC).
GMUHS31 is a crosslinked, flexible, heat shrinkable thermal transfer and dot
matrix printable polyolefin. This product meets the material requirements
and physical properties of AMS-DTL-23053/5C (Class 1 and Class 3) and
UL standard 224 with a VW-1 rating. When printed using RMH4BL,
RMEH4BL, RHH4BL-S, RMR4BL, RMER4BL, RMR4WH, RHR4BL-S,
or RMR2BL thermal transfer ribbons it will also meet SAE-AS5942, MILSTD-883F Method 2015.13, Solutions A, B and D, and MIL-STD-202G
Method 215K, Solutions A,C and D. This product has been tested for use as
an identification marker for use in (Class 1E) harsh environments in various
nuclear power plants.
RMH4BL, RMEH4BL, RHH4BL-S, RMR4BL, RMER4BL, RMR4WH, RHR4BL-S,
or RMR2BL
White, Yellow, Red, Black (per MIL-STD-104C)
Shrink Ratio:
3 to 1
Service Temperature Range:
Minus 67F to 275F (Minus 55C to 135C)
Store at 70F (21C) and 50% Relative Humidity
For cassette products do not exceed 95°F.
Recommended Ribbons:
Storage Conditions:
PROPERTIES:
PERFORMANCE:
Tensile Strength:
Elongation Ultimate:
1500 psi (10.3 MPa) minimum(ASTM D638)
Dielectric Strength:
Total Longitudinal Change:
Water Absorption:
Low Temperature Flexibility:
Printability:
Flammability:
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200% minimum (ASTM D 638)
500 volts/mil minimum(ASTM D2671, Sections 20-25)
Minus 15% to +5% (ASTM D2671, Sections 8-13)
0.5% maximum (ASTM D2671, Sections 79-80)
No cracking (ASTM D2671, Section 36-43)
Product meets print performance of 100 rubs(Taber abraser, CS-10 wheels, 100
cycles/250 gm wt)
Product passes UL 224 standard, VW-1 for flammability
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Specific gravity:
Shrink Temperature:
Corrosion:
UV Resistance:
1.35 max (ASTM D882, Sections 73-74)
194F to 248F(90C to 120C)
Non-corrosive (ASTM D2671, Sections 93-95, Procedure A)
The samples were tested in a QUV weather tester as per test procedure ASTM G-154.
Observations made at *3000 hours exposure showed no loss in legend or change in
material.
*3000 hours equates to 5 years of assimilated outdoor UV exposure.
Fluid Resistance:
Tubings tested in the following fluids per ASTM D2671 Sections 63-67
Hydraulic Fluid MIL-H-5606
JP8 - MIL-T-5624
OIL - MIL-L-7808
OIL - MIL-L-23699
5% NaCl - A-A-694
Deicing Fluids – MIL-A-8243
After immersion test:
Tensile Strength - 6.89 MPa (1000 psi) minimum per ASTM D2671 Sections 44-48
Ultimate Elongation - 100% minimum per ASTM D2671 Sections 44-4
PROPERTIES FOR SOLAR
APPLICATION:
PERFORMANCE:
Short term temperature exposure:
30 days at -51C, no visible change observed
Short Term high temperature exposure:
30 days at 93C, no visible change observed
Relative Lightfastness and weatherability:
1000 hours, slight fade in color observed (ASTM D3424, Method 4)
Tensile Strength:
MD: 1158 PSI (ASTM D3759)
Elongation:
MD: 510% (ASTM D3759)
Marking Performance:
SAE-AS5942:
Samples were tested heat shrunk. Print still legible after 20 eraser rubs with hard hand pressure.
MIL-STD-202G:
Method 215K, Solution A, C, and D: 3 cycles of 3 minute immersions in specified fluids
followed by toothbrush rub after each immersion. Print still legible in all test fluids.
MIL-STD-883F:
Method 2015.13, Solution A, B and D: 3 cycles of 1 minute immersion in specified fluids
followed by toothbrush rub after each immersion. Print still legible in all test fluids.
Nuclear Plant (Class 1E) Harsh Environment Test Result Summary
GMUHS31 heat shrink tubing has been tested for use as an identification marker for use in harsh environments in various nuclear
power plants. Printed markers were subjected to radiation exposure, thermal aging and LOCA/MSLB environmental testing as shown
in the three tables below. Test margins related to IEEE 323-2003 were used.
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General Environmental Test Result Summary Table
Item
Normal
Service Life:
40 years
Temperature
140F (60C)
Pressure
Atmospheric
Relative Humidity
90%
Radiation
2.0E7 rads
*Halogen Content
Marker with (Print)
(Thermal Print)
Fluorine < 0.1 ppm
(Thermal Print)
Bromine < 0.1 ppm
(Thermal Print)
Chlorine < 0.1 ppm
(Thermal Print)
Iodine < 0.1 ppm
(Dot Matrix Print)
Fluorine < 0.1 ppm
(Dot Matrix Print)
Bromine < 0.1 ppm
(Dot Matrix Print)
Chlorine < 0.7 ppm
(Dot Matrix Print)
Iodine < 0.1 ppm
Print remained legible with
Print Permanence
no change in print density
Physical Integrity
No significant change
Accident
1 year
360F (182.2C) (peak)
57 psig (peak)
100% (max)
2.0E8 rads (TID)
Not Applicable
Thermal Print -No significant
change
Dot Matrix – Some density loss
Some warping and splitting but
remained attached on wire.
*The chemical analysis method DM4110B (De-ionized Water Soluble Method) was performed to identify concentration of halogen
*ions in this material that could potentially leach onto materials such as stainless steel and promote corrosion. This chemical analysis
does not identify the concentrations of toxic gaseous effluents released by burning this material.
Containment Spray Test Information Table
Item
Short Term
(Injection Phase)
Duration
4 hours
Temperature
60-360F (16-182C)
Spray Density (gpm/ft^2.)
>0.62 (25.3 L/min/m2)
Chemical Composition
Hydrazine (N 2 H 4)
0-50 ppm
Boric Acid (H 3 BO 3 )
4,400 ppm
pH
4.0 - 10.0
Long Term
(Recirculation Phase)
30 days
60-360F (16-182C)
>0.62 (25.3 L/min/m2)
0-50 ppm
4,400 ppm
7.0 - 8.5
LOCA /MSLB Combined Temperature/Pressure Test Information Table
TIME
Temperature
Pressure
Seconds
Deg F ( Deg C)
PSIG (kPa)
0
120 (49)
0 (0)
10
300 (149)
57 (393)
50
360 (182)
57 (393)
250
360 (182)
57 (393)
270
275.3 (135.2)
57 (393)
1 X 103
275.3 (135.2)
57 (393)
1 X 104
230 (110)
46 (317)
1 X 105
190 (88)
20 (138)
1 X 106
150 (66)
10 (69)
2.592 X 106 (30 days)
150 (66)
10 (69)
1.572 X 107 (182 days)
142 (61)
10 (69)
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3.15 X 107 (365 days)
142 (61)
10 (69)
CHEMICAL/SOLVENT RESISTANCE:
Samples were thermal transfer printed with RMR*BL/RMER*BL/RHR*BL-S/RMR*WH/RMER*WH and
RMH*BL/RMEH*BL/RHH*BL-S ribbons. Test was conducted at room temperature. The samples were immersed in the specified
chemical reagents for 5 immersions using the following cycle: a 10 minute immersion time followed by a 30 minute recovery time.
Chemical Reagent
Distilled water
Mineral Spirits
ASTM #3 Oil
Isopropyl Alcohol
Methanol
3% Alconox Detergent
10% Sodium Hydroxide Solution
10% Sulfuric Acid Solution
5% Sodium Chloride Solution
Freon TF
Super Agitene
Jet A Fuel
Arco Truslide 68
SAE 30 Motor Oil
APPROVALS:
UL Recognized: UL224
CSA Certified: C22.2 No. 198.1-06
Visual Observation
No effect
No effect
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File Number: E205133
File Number: 256205
LIMITED WARRANTY
All PANDUIT Identification Solution Products (except for Software programs) are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
at the time of sale but our obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement of the product proved to be defective within 6 months from the
date of sale, or in the case of printers, within 90 days from the date of sale. This warranty is void if the products or printers are modified, altered
or misused in any way. Use of PANDUIT printers with any product other than the specified PANDUIT products for which the printer was designed
constitutes misuse. Before using, the user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use and user assumes all risk and
liability whatsoever in connection therewith. The foregoing may not be altered except by an agreement signed by officers or seller and
manufacturer.
NEITHER PANDUIT OR SELLER SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE PRINTER.
THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF PARTICULAR USE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.
The information contained in this literature is based on our experience to date and is believed to be reliable. It is intended as a guide or
use by persons having technical skill at their own discretion and risk. We do not guarantee favorable results or assume any liability in
connection with its use. Dimensions contained herein are for reference purposes only. This publication is not to be taken as a license to
operate under, or a recommendation to infringe any existing patents. This supersedes and voids all previous literature, etc.
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