VAT-205™

VAT-205™

VAT-205™

Low shrink temperature PVC tubing with a meltable adhesive liner. It will bond with most substrates, has excellent abrasion resistance, is ideal in outdoor applications and will provide moisture protection that will not deteriorate over time. With its unmatched bonding strength, it is perfect for use with PVC jacketed wire and cable.

Standard Color: Black

Features

  • 2:1 shrink ratio
  • The only cross-linked low shrink temperature PVC tubing with an inner adhesive liner
  • Bonds with most substrates including PVC jacketed wire and cable
  • Provides an impermeable seal that won’t deteriorate over time
  • UV resistant
  • Longer and less heat-sensitive shelf life
  • Improved solder iron cut-through and abrasion resistance

Uses

  • Applications with cross-linked PVC wire and cable
  • Waterproof bonding
  • Marine and outdoor applications
  • Insulating and protecting cables, connectors, wire splices and terminals in wet environments
  • Repairing insulation on frayed wire
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Features

Shrink Ratio 2:1
Minimum Recommended Shrink Temperature 100°C (212°F)
Operating Temperature Range -20°C to 105°C
Longitudinal Shrinkage 15% nom.

Physical / Electrical Properties

Specific Gravity 1.32
Tensile Strength 3000 psi
Brittleness Temperature -28°C
Heat Aging 7 days @ 136°C

  • Retention of Tensile: 102%
  • Retention of Elongation:95%
  • Elongation: 300%
Adhesive: Lap Shear*
Property Substrate Typical Value
2″ per min. – 1″ overlap: Vinyl to Vinyl: 155 lbs.
Vinyl to Copper: 101 lbs.
Vinyl to Stainless Steel: 65 lbs.
Vinyl to Aluminum: 60 lbs.

* Samples prepared using vinyl adhesive films, 5 min. @ 250°F, 100 psi contact pressure.

Expanded I.D.
Minimum		 Recovered I.D.
Maximum		 Recovered Outer
Wall
Nominal		 Recovered Melt
Wall
Nominal		 Standard Packaging
(per box)
Product on Spools
Size in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm ft.
/ Spool		 Total
ft. / Box
3/16 .187 4.75 .093 2.36 .035 0.89 .007 0.18 1,000′ 2,000′
1/4 .250 6.35 .125 3.18 .035 0.89 .007 0.18 1,000′ 2,000′
3/8 .375 9.53 .187 4.75 .035 0.89 .007 0.18 500′ 1,000′
1/2 .500 12.70 .250 6.35 .035 0.89 .007 0.18 250′ 500′
3/4 .750 19.05 .375 9.53 .040 1.02 .007 0.18 100′ 200′
1 1.000 25.40 .500 12.70 .045 1.14 .007 0.18 100′ 200′
VAT-205™ – Vinyl Adhesive Tubing – is a trademark of Insultab.

All information presented is believed to be reliable and is offered only as a guide to product selection. As each application is unique, Insultab can make no warranties as to the suitability of any products for a particular use. Specifications are subject to change.

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