BIOFUSE Tubing: Bio Innovation Cap (BICAP) Splice Sealing

The TE connectivity's (TE) BIOFUSE tubing BICAP is a bio-alternative to black ES-Cap line. Delivering identical level of functionalities and performance with the benefit of reducing environmental impact. Provides a robust environmental seal between the end splice configuration and prevent electrical damage to the application from Automotive fluids and moisture.

BICAP (Bio Innovation Cap) is another product developed within the BIOFUSE tubing portfolio, focused on Bio-Based polymer material. The BICAP is a bio-alternative to the black ES-Cap line. Delivering identical level of functionalities and performance with the benefit of reducing environmental impact.

BICAP has been engineered to offer excellent strain relief, electrical insulation, environmental sealing, high flame retardancy and a high shrink ratio capability.

The cap profile allows the product to seal and protect end splices where impact from vehicle applications can be evident, requiring greater protection against exposed stub splices and end of wire terminations.

BICAP will continue to provide excellent sealing capabilities, remaining with the same hot melt adhesive that flows in and around the end wire and splice configurations, to prevent moisture and fluids entering the cap during application, causing potential corrosion and mechanical damage.

Furthermore, BICAP continues to provide excellent strain relief, and protection against rigorous impact to the wire and splice configurations, requiring the highest-level of insulation and protection, ultimately allowing BICAP to operate to the specified performance for the specified in application lifetime.

Applications

  • End splices and stub splices
  • Multiple wires splice configurations
  • Multiple wires at the end of splices and cable terminations

Features

  • Irradiated Modified Bio-Based Polyolefin
  • Highly flame retardant (Halogenated)
  • REACH and RoHS compliant
  • Suitable with various Automotive fluids
  • Max operating temperature to 125°C
  • CA PROP 65 compliant
  • UL224 certified

Benefits

  • Bio-based products have a lower CFP than conventional products
  • Good insulation protection
  • Excellent strain relief
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • High melt flowing adhesive for sealing capabilities between and within tight wire and splice configurations.
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BICAP (Bio Innovation Cap)
BICAP (Bio Innovation Cap)
Demonstration of Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing Installation
Demonstration of Dual Wall Heat-Shrinkable Tubing Installation