AP-2000 Heat Shrink Tubing: Flexible Environmental and Mechanical Protection in Automotive Design Applications
AP-2000 is designed for use on industry standard metal pipes to provide protection on automotive brake and fuel lines in areas exposed to mechanical abuse and moisture. The product is positioned on straight pipe lengths prior to the second end-nut fitting.
Overview
Each size of AP-2000 tubing has been designed for use on specific standard size of metal pipe. The product rapidly shrinks on application of heat above 115 °C and the adhesive melts and flows around the substrate, eliminating air gaps. Once installed, the pipes are bent and formed.
Features
- 1.3:1 to 2.9:1 shrink ratio.
- Continuous operating temperature from –40°C up to +80°C.
- Minimum shrink temperature: +110°C.
- Minimum full recovery temperature: +115°C.
- Flammability Rating FMV55302.
- RoHS compliant.
Benefits
- Adds protection only where it is needed – minimising costs compared to whole pipe dip-coats.
- One size fits a range of pipes minimising inventory costs.
- Easier, lower cost installation compared to dip-coat processes – simple heat-shrink process using hot air, convection or infrared equipment.
- Reduced production times – as pipes can be formed after heat-shrink tubing is installed.
- Moistureproof sealing – hotmelt adhesive flows between tubing and pipe, preventing any moisture from coming into contact with the pipe.
Applications
- Sized for use on specific standard sizes of metal pipe.
- Provides environmental and mechanical protection for automotive brake and fuel lines.
- Flexibility allows pipes to be bent after tubing has been.
