Got a Question, an Idea, a Challenge?
Contact Us
New Tips for Using PET Heat Shrink Tubing
View Videos

FEP Heat Shrink Tubing Technical Information

FEP Heat Shrink Tubing General Specifications

Chemical/Solvent Resistance Excellent
Density 2.15 g/cc
Water Absorption <0.03%
Refractive Index 1.338
Standard Percent Crystallinity 70%

FEP Heat Shrink Tubing Mechanical Specifications

Specific Gravity 2.12-2.17
Elongation 325%
Tensile Strength 23 MPa
Young's Modulus 0.44-0.64 GPa
Flexural Modulus 0.58 GPa
Hardness Durometer 55 Shore D
Coefficient of Friction 0.05 (on steel)

FEP Heat Shrink Tubing Thermal Specifications

Melting Point 260°C
Glass Transition Temperature 80°C
Upper Service Temperature 204°C
Thermal Conductivity 0.19-0.25 W/m-K
Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 8.3-10.5 10-5 °C

FEP Heat Shrink Tubing Electrical Specifications

Dielectric Constant 2.1 MHz
Dielectric Strength >1400 V/mil
Volume Resistivity >1018 ohm-cm
Surface Resistivity >1017 ohm/sq.

FEP Heat Shrink Features

Material
  • Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
Features
  • Chemical Resistance
  • Melt-Processable
  • Good Dielectric Properties
  • Good Surface Lubricity
Capabilities
  • Max recovered IDs from 0.020" to 0.300"
  • Wall Down to 0.0025"
  • Custom Heat Shrink Sizes
  • Shrink ratios up to 1.8:1"
  • Custom colors
Sterilization
  • EtO
  • Steam/Autoclave
Enhancements
  • Etching
  • Slitting
See Related Case Studies
>
See Related Resources
>
Shop All Heat Shrink Tubing
Online Store