RPT-120 Single Wall Heat Shrink Tubing
RPT‑120 is a semi‑rigid, printable heat‑shrink tubing engineered for complex‑shaped pipes and wire bundles, offering exceptional conformability, mechanical protection, strain relief, and a high‑quality finish for demanding automotive environments.
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Overview
TE Connectivity introduces RPT‑120, an advanced semi‑rigid heat‑shrink tubing engineered to protect pipes and wire bundles in demanding automotive environments. Designed to perform on complex geometries, it delivers exceptional conformability, enabling reliable coverage around bends, radii, and irregular shapes. Its durable construction provides a professional, uniform finish while supporting on‑sleeve printing for clear component identification after shrink. With a wide operating temperature range and consistent shrink performance, RPT‑120 offers a robust protective solution for HVAC lines, harness assemblies, and other components requiring dependable mechanical protection, stable performance, and efficient installation.
Features
- Cross-linked semi-rigid polyolefin outer jacket construction delivering enhanced mechanical toughness.
- High conformability enabling smooth coverage over bends and complex geometries.
- Operates from –40°C to +120°C, ensuring stable performance in harsh automotive environments.
- 2:1 and 3:1 shrink ratios supporting broad diameter compatibility and reducing inventory complexity.
Benefits
- Ensures reliable protection across complex geometries, minimizing the risk of component damage.
- Improves durability through abrasion resistance, lowering maintenance needs, and reducing the risk of failure.
- Enhances wire‑bundle assemblies with secure strain relief and protects pipes and splices from physical damage and vibration.
- Provides permanent printed identification that withstands the shrink process, minimizing installation errors, and improving service accuracy.
- Improves visual consistency, reducing overall process time by eliminating additional finishing steps.