Transmission, distribution & insulation protection
Amphenol has introduced a new line of heat shrink tubing for the electronics, energy, rail mass transit, heavy equipment, EVs/HEVs, telecommunications, mining and oil and gas markets. The Amphe-HST (Heat Shrink Tubing) is widely used in low-voltage applications and medium-voltage transmission and distribution as well as insulation protection.
This HST line comes in a variety of styles including thin wall tubing that protects all types of electronic and electrical applications and dual wall tubing that seals and insulates splices, junctions, Ys and Ts, back shells and terminations where environmental protection is required.
The thin and dual wall tubing have a maximum operating voltage of 600V and an operating temperature range from -55 to +135°C. In addition, our high temperature products operate in environments up to 260°C. It is offered in multiple colours, has heat shrink ratios of 3:1 and 4:1. The tubing comes in flame retardant and non-flame retardant material as well as halogen free or low smoke option. It is resistant to common fluids, solvents and UV rays. Additionally, the dual wall tubing meets SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/4 and the thin wall tubing has heat shrinking ratios of 3:1 and 4:1.
Medium and heavy wall tubing are also available for energy markets, as well as medium voltage tubing and tape for bus bar applications. Amphe-HST’s medium and heavy wall tubing have a voltage range of 1 to 36kV and an operating temperature range from -55 to +110°C. The tubes are UV and oil resistant, halogen free and offer stress control as well as high insulation. They are certified to ISO 4589 ≥ 25 and are made from cross-linked polyolefin and modified polyolefin.
The Amphe-HST line also includes moulded parts for low to medium voltage breakouts, cable feed throughs and insulation marker sleeves and application equipment like heat guns and conveyor ovens.