MTA heat shrinkable tubing is made of USP Class VI medical grade polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and is suitable for applications in high temperature environments. It has stable stabilising properties against chemicals such as alcohols, and good performance against mechanical abrasion and wear, and can be designed for the insulation protection of medical devices that require smoothness and high insulation performance.
Certifications / Regulations
ISO 10993, RoHS
Operating Temperature Range
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- Continuous use temperature: -55˚C~175˚C
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- Minimum Shrinkage Temperature: 155˚C
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- Full shrinkage temperature: 175˚C or more
Color
Standard colour: black, transparent (other colours, sizes and cuttings are available upon request)
characterisation
- Shrinkage rate: 2:1
- Wear-resistant, high temperature resistant
- Good flame retardancy and chemical corrosion resistance.
- Good physical, chemical and electronic properties
- Excellent electrical insulation properties
- Suitable for gamma ray (γ) and ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilisation
- Double Layer Plastic Bag, Plastic Tray Packaging
- ISO 10993 and RoHS certified.
Technical Performance
| characterisation | Standard | Test Method | typical value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length change rate | -10%~10% | ASTM D2671 | Through |
| Tensile Strength | ≥34.5Mpa | ASTM D2671 | ≥35Mpa |
| Elongation at break | ≥150% | ASTM D2671 | ≥200% |
| Elongation at break after ageing | ≥100% | ASTM D2671 (250˚C/168 hours) |
≥100% |
| Volume resistivity | ≥1013Ω-cm | ASTM D2671 | ≥1013Ω-cm |
| Insulation Voltage | AC2500V/60S no hit |
ASTM D2671 | no hit |
| Thermal shock | No cracks | ASTM D2671 (275˚C/4 hours) |
No cracks |
| Low Temperature Flexibility | No cracks | ASTM D2671 (-55˚C/4 hours) |
No cracks |
| Corrosion | Non-corrosive | ASTM D2671 | Through |
| Excellent electrical insulation properties | |||
| No heavy metal | |||
| Suitable for gamma ray (γ) and ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilisation | |||
Product Specification
| Product Model | Nominal Size | Before Shrinkage (mm) |
After Shrinkage (mm) |
Standard Length (metres) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | Inner Diameter (minimum) |
Inner Diameter (maximum) |
wall thickness | ||
| MTA-0012 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.25±0.05 | 200 |
| MTA-0016 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.25±0.05 | 200 |
| MTA-0024 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.25±0.05 | 200 |
| MTA-0032 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.25±0.05 | 200 |
| MTA-0048 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 0.25±0.05 | 100 |
| MTA-0064 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 0.30±0.08 | 100 |
| MTA-0095 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 4.8 | 0.30±0.08 | 50 |
| MTA-0127 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 6.4 | 0.30±0.08 | 50 |
| MTA-0191 | 19.1 | 19.1 | 9.5 | 0.43±0.08 | 50 |
| MTA-0254 | 25.4 | 25.4 | 12.7 | 0.48±0.08 | 50 |
