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Heat Shrink End Caps with Valves
Heat Shrinkable End Caps with Pressure-Release Valves
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Heat Shrink End Caps with Valves
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What's special about these heat shrinkable connectors?
These heat shrink end caps are a step above the rest. Their unique design is equipped with a stem valve to release extra pressure or gases, as well as hot-melt adhesive to create a weathertight seal. |
- Adhesive applied on the inner ring in a corkscrew pattern for even coverage and an airtight, wateright seal
- Easy to install and apply; simply attach firmly and shrink using a heat shrink gun
Ideal for Use on:
- Pipe ends
- Sealing off heat shrinkable boots
- Sealing hoses
- Repair/replacement of existing large stem valves
- Automotive applications
| Property | Test Method | Values |
| Operating Temperature Range | n/a | -55°C to 110°C (-67°F to 230°F) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrink Temperature | n/a | 120°C (248°F) |
| Tensile Strength | ISO 37 | 14 MPA minimum |
| Ultimate Elongation | ISO 37 | 400% minimum |
| Specific Gravity | ISO 1183 | 1.95 maximum |
| Electric Strength | IEC 243 | 15KV/mm minimum |
| Corrosion(Copper Contact and Copper Mirror) | ASTM D2671 | No corrosion |
| Water Absorption | ISO 62 | 0.5% maximum |
|
Fluid Resistance
|
ISO 1817 |
|
| Fungus Resistance | ISO 846 | No fungal growth |
| Material | Alternate Name | Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) | Category |
ECTFE (Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene) |
Halar |
64% |
Self-Extinguishing |
Nomex |
N/A |
28% |
Slow Burning |
Nylon 6:6 |
N/A |
Ranges from 24-29% |
Slow Burning to Self-Extinguishing |
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) |
Mylar (film), Dacron (fiber) |
Ranges from 21-34% |
Slow Burning to Self-Extinguishing |
Polyethylene (PE) |
N/A |
17% |
Flammable |
Polypropylene (PP) |
Polythene (in the UK) |
17% |
Flammable |
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) |
Teflon |
95% |
Self-Extinguishing |
Polyvinyl Choride (PVC) |
N/A |
Ranges from 45-49% |
Self-Extinguishing |
| PART # | SIZE | ID BEFORE SHRINKING | ID AFTER SHRINKING | WALL AFTER SHRINKING | LENGTH BEFORE SHRINKING | WEIGHT | PRICE / UNIT |
| ED-HSEC-100-V | 1" | 1.00 | 0.31 | 0.09 | 2.76 | 0.06 lbs | |
| ED-HSEC-150-V | 1-1/2" | 1.38 | 0.59 | 0.12 | 3.35 | 0.08 lbs | |
| ED-HSEC-200-V | 2" | 2.17 | 1.00 | 0.13 | 4.33 | 0.13 lbs | |
| ED-HSEC-300-V | 3" | 2.95 | 1.38 | 0.14 | 5.12 | 0.19 lbs | |
| ED-HSEC-400-V | 4" | 3.94 | 1.97 | 0.16 | 6.10 | 0.30 lbs | |
| ED-HSEC-500-V | 5" | 4.72 | 2.36 | 0.16 | 6.10 | 0.39 lbs |
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