FEP Teflon Heat Shrink Tubing
Heat shrinkable FEP Teflon Tubing is a high temperature 204°C (400°F) shrink tubing designed for tight protection of components subject to severe heat, shock and adverse environments. It has a shrink ratio of 1.3:1 and is UL recognized.
FEP Teflon tubing only comes in clear for color and 4' legnths rather than a spool.
- Shrink Ratio 1.3 to 1 (25%)
- Temperature -67°C to 204°C
- Very high heat resistant
- See through characteristics to view splices
- Heat, Oil and Chemical Resistant
- 150 Volts
- Will not burn or support flame
- Chemically inert
Features and Properties
Part Number |
Size - Inner Diameter |
Max Shrink I.D. |
|---|---|---|
| FEP Teflon 24 | .031" | .027" |
| FEP Teflon 22 | .036" | .032" |
| FEP Teflon 20 | .045" | .039" |
| FEP Teflon 18 | .06" | .049" |
| FEP Teflon 16 | .075" | .061" |
| FEP Teflon 14 | .092" | .072" |
| FEP Teflon 12 | .115" | .089" |
| FEP Teflon 10 | .141" | .114" |
| FEP Teflon 9 | .158" | .124" |
| FEP Teflon 8 | .18" | .143" |
| FEP Teflon 7 | .197" | .158" |
| FEP Teflon 6 | .225" | .18" |
| FEP Teflon 5 | .248" | .198" |
| FEP Teflon 4 | .29" | .226" |
| FEP Teflon 3 | .31" | .249" |
| FEP Teflon 2 | .365" | .28" |
| FEP Teflon 1 | .40" | .311" |
| FEP Teflon 0 | .44" | .349" |
| FEP Teflon 3/8 | .50" | .383" |
| FEP Teflon 7/16 | .58" | .448" |
| FEP Teflon 1/2 | .666" | .51" |
| FEP Teflon 5/8 | .83" | .637" |
| FEP Teflon 3/4 | 1.00" | .764" |
| FEP Teflon 7/8 | 1.17" | .891" |
| FEP Teflon 1" | 1.33" | 1.02" |
Teflon Heat Shrink Tubing Information
A Teflon tubing is typically used for the motorcycle mechanics, car operations, and aircraft mechanism. This tubing should be directly placed on the attachment that you intend to protect. This is then heated using a hot air gun, a conventional oven or any type of similar heating tool. Other methods that you may perform to reduce the diameter of the tube include the use of the lighter and the use of the soldering iron. These tools may be closely held against the tubing but should not directly touch t. The desired result is for the tubing to contract in size so that it wraps around the fitting and other surrounding attachments. When this happens, the attachment becomes snug, especially around joints that that irregular in shape. In the long run, it can cause the entire system to have a more efficient dust protection, electrical insulation, and solvent protection. However, if the tubing is overheated, it may cause this to acquire damage that will need immediate repair.
If there are various types of damage in Teflon tubings, the damage can cause leaks. As a result, the leaks can result in extensive problems in the operation of the entire mechanical system. To avoid this problem, you have to repair it by attaching a new set of fittings. These fittings should be securely and properly installed to the Teflon tubing to avoid more episodes of leaks in the future. To perform the entire repair process, you only need to do few steps. This process can aid in a more efficient operation of your motorcycle or car mechanical system in the long run.
For the installation of the new tubing, you will need a rag, a three piece fitting, and a wrench. Before starting the actual repair process, you have to assess how the three piece fitting will be attached to the tubing. This will save you from the hassle that you may encounter in figuring out the parts that need replacement during the latter steps of the repair process. Usually, the smallest part of the fitting is the middle portion of the entire length. On the other hand, the largest part of the fitting is located on the top part of the tubing. The remaining part is the outer part of the fitting. As soon as you have identified these, you may slide the outer part of the fitting over the line made of stainless steel.
Before inserting the Teflon tubing, you should feather the braiding made of stainless steel. This part should be attached to the middle part of the entire fitting. Ideally, you should allow this to extend as far as one eighth of an inch from the middle part of the fitting. This is done to encourage the utilization and the opening of the grip against the top of the fitting.
After this, attach the middle part of the fitting with the middle part. This is done in such a way that it will reach the line of the PTFE Teflon Cable. If this is done correctly, the PTFE cable should open up. This will encourage the top part of the entire fitting to snap into place. Then, tighten the fitting against the tubing by sealing the top portion into place. To decrease the amount of friction while doing this, you may wrap the rag around the top of the fitting. After that, tighten the attachment using a wrench. In the long run, this will prevent the risk of having scratches that the fitting may acquire from the wrench.