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B2(3X) Flexible Polyolefin
3 to 1 Ratio
(For clear use A2(3X)
  Specification Reference
Repl
 aces
UL
 
 UL224 125 C, 600 V
Raychem
 RNF-3000,
VW-1 
 
 VW-1 File E48762 YDPU2, Cat. No. B2(3X) or   RT-123
CSA 
 
826 suffix (3X)
    
MIL SPEC
 
     
       
Description
  
 
 
Uses
 
 
   
Operating Temp
 
Shrink Temp
  
Standard Put-up
 
   
   
   
  B2 is a very flexible, flame retardant, heat shrinkable polyolefin tubing. 3 to 1 shrink
  ratio (For clear tubing see A2(3X).
   
  General Purpose applications such as wire marking, color coding, and electrical
  insulation of light wire harness assemblies.
   
  -55ºC to +135ºC and up to 200ºC for short durations.
  90ºC
  Spool
   
    Property (units)
Test Method
Test Method
Physical 
   Tensile Strength (psi)
ASTM D638
1500 MIN.
    Elongation (%)
ASTM D638
200 MIN.
    Specific gravity
ASTM D792
1.35 MAX.
    Low temp. flex (-55ºC)
MIL-DTL-23053
No Cracking
    Heat shock
MIL-DTL-23053
No Cracking
    Heat resistance, (175ºC, 168 Hrs,) Elongation (%)
ASTM D638
100 MIN.
    Secant modulus (psi)
ASTM D882
25000 MAX.
    Longitudinal Change (%)
MIL-DTL-23053
+5, -15
     
Electrical 
   Dielectric strength (volts/mil)
ASTM D876
500 MIN.
    Volume resistivity (ohm-cm)
ASTM D876
1.0 x 10 MIN
     
Chemical 
   Corrosion
MIL-DTL-23053
No Corrosion
    Water absorption (%)
ASTM D570
0.5 MAX.
    Fluid Resistance (23ºC, 24 Hrs.) Tensile
MIL-DTL-23053
1000 MIN.
   

Strength (psi)

    
    Flammability
UL 224 VW-1
Pass
    Shrink Temperature (nominal)
90ºC

Inside
Post
Inside Diameter
Diameter
Shrink
Full
Before Shrinking
After
Wall
Spool
(minimum)
Shrinking
Thickness
Length
Price
Color Selection
(maximum)

mm


inches

mm
(inches)

mm
(inches)


in feet

per spool
per foot
BK
BR
RD
OR
YL
GN
BL
VI
GY
WH
CL
1.5
-
0.059
0.508 (0.020)
0.508 (0.020)
1000
399.50
0.47
3
-
0.1181
1.016 (0.040)
0.6096 (0.024)
500
225.25
0.53
6
-
0.2362
2.032 (0.080)
0.7112 (0.028)
200
137.70
0.81
9
-
0.3543
3.048 (0.120)
0.7874 (0.031)
200
154.70
0.91
12
-
0.4724
4.064 (0.160)
0.8382 (0.033)
200
173.40
1.02
18
-
0.7086
6.096 (0.240)
0.9906 (0.039)
200
232.90
1.37
24
-
0.9448
8.001 (0.315)
1.2192 (0.048)
200
346.80
2.04
40
-
1.5748
13.081 (0.515)
1.270 (0.050)
200
644.30
3.79
50
-
1.9685
17.018 (0.670)
1.4986 (0.059)
200
1,569.10
9.23
75
-
2.9527
25.4 (1.000)
1.651 (0.065)
200
2,714.90
15.97
102
-
4.0157
33.782 (1.330)
1.8034 (0.071)
100
1,898.05
22.33

(For clear use A2(3X))

Lead Time:
1 day

Lead Time:
up to 50 days

Lead Time:

up to 100 days

Lead Time:

up to 200 days

Not Possible
 


The above lead time guidelines are estimated only. They may be longer (not usually) or they may be shorter (typically). Regarding products with 100 & 200 day lead time; pricing may vary, and a
minimum order with deposit may be required. Oh... and by the way, everything can
change without notice and/or liability.