Data Sheet

ITCSN
Heat Shrinkable
Cable Sleeves
Electrical Products Division

1 Product description

2 Applications

3M ITCSN Heat Shrinkable Cable Sleeves are

designed to provide reliable performance for
electrical
splices,
connections
and
terminations, as well as mechanical and
environmental protection. ITCSN thick-wall
cable sleeves are flexible, highly split resistant
and fast shrinking to provide rapid installation.
The sleeves come standard with factory
applied adhesive/sealant. Sleeves are supplied
in black only.

Product Features:
Fast and easy installation
Thick walls to resist puncture and abrasion
damage
Complete environmental protection
Versatile, a minimum number of sizes
cover the entire of application.
Shrink ratios as high as 4:1
Resists acids and alkalies
Bonds to a wide variety of substrates
Reliable and proven
U.V. resistant
ITCSN Selection Guide

Prod. No
ITCSN 0400
ITCSN 0800
ITCSN 1100
ITCSN 1500
ITCSN 200 0
ITCSN 3000

Conductor
sizes
(AWG or
kcmil)
12-6
8-1/0
2-4/0
3/0-400
250-750
600-1250

Maximum
Connector
O.D.
(inches)
0.350
0.650
0.875
1.19
1.60
2.25

Minimum
Cable O.D.
(inches)
0.17
0.24
0.40
0.60
0.75
1.20

Primary electrical insulation for solid

dielectric wire and cable rated to 1000
volts.
For indoor, outdoor, or overhead use.
Direct buried or submersible
Insulating secondary splices
Physical protection and moisture sealing
of high voltage air insulated connectors
and lugs such as lug connections to bus
bars
Relocation of service
Dig-in repairs
Sheath repairs

3
DATA:
Properties.

Physical

and

Electrical

Selection of ITCSN Cable Sleeves is easy

and straight forward. The largest size sleeves
that will provide a tight fit when fully
recovered will produce the maximum wallthickness. Final wall thickness is proportional
to the degree of sleeve recovery.
Expanded/
Recovered
I.D.
(inches)
0.400-0.150
0.800-0.200
1.10-0.370
1.50-0.500
2.00-0.650
3.00-1.00

Wall
(inches)
0.80
0.110
.120
0.170
1.70
.170

Minimum Seal
Length Each
Slide (inches)
1.50
1.50
1.50
2.00
2.00
2.00

NOTE 1: All sleeves are lined with adhesive/sealant EXCEPT 25 foot lengths.
NOTE 2: 25 foot lengths and ITCSN 3000 are not U.L listed.
NOTE 3: Certain long barrel connectors may require moving up to the next available tube length for proper seal.

Lengths
(inches, feet)
6, 48, 25
6,9,12,48,25
6,9,12,48,25
9,12,48,25
9,12,48,25
12,48

Typical physical and electrical properties

Test Method
Typical Value*
Color
Black
Ultimate Tensile
2350psi
Strength (ASTM D(16MPA)
412)
Ultimate Elongation
525%
(ASTM D-412)
Shore D Hardness
42
(ASTM D-2240)
Specific Gravity
(ASTM D-792
1.28
Method A-1)
2% secant Modulus
14, 150psi
(ASTM D-882
(98Mpa)
Method A)
Water Absorption
(ASTM D-570
0.05%
Method 6.1)
Fungus Resistance
Non-nutrient
(ASTM G-21)
Corrosivity (Mil-INon-corrosive
23053/15)
Heat Shock 4hours
No cracking, flowing,
@ 225 degrees C
dripping
Air Oven Aging 7
days @ 175 degrees
C:
Tensile
2680psi(18MPA)
Strength
Elongation
Low Temperature
Flexibility 4 hours @
-55 degrees C
Continuous
operating
temperature (less
adhesive)
Electrical properties
Test Method
Dielectric Strength
(60mils)
(ASTM D-149)
Volume Resistivity
(ASTM D-257)

mically cross linked, thermally stabilized

polyolefin, capable of operation at cable
emergency overload temperatures of 130
degrees C. The cable sleeve must have UL
approval (UL 486D, 600V) and be approved
for the use. Supplied sleeve lengths of 4 feet
and less shall be adhesive lined.
Minimum recovered wall thickness on sizes
1.5 and larger shall be 170 mils. The
minimum shrink temperature shall be 250
degrees F.
Engineering/Architectural
The sleeving must be usable both indoors
and outdoors, in overhead, direct buried, or
submerged applications on cables rated up to
1000 volts. It must not be adversely affected
by moisture, mild acids and alkalies, fuels,
oils, ozone, or ultraviolet light. It must be
compatible with and adhere to all types of
cable jackets, including rubber, plastic or
lead. The cable sleeve must conform to the
requirements of ANSI C119.1, 1974 for
sealed, insulated, underground connector
systems rated at 600 volts, and the western
Underground Committee Guide 2.5 for
submersible, low voltage connector systems.
They must also meet REA requirements for
secondary tap or submersible splice cover
applications.

375%
5 Performance Tests
No cracking

-55 to 135 degrees C

Typical Value*
450v/mil
(17.7MV/m)
14

1x10

ohm cm

*All values are averages, based on several

determinations, and are not intended for
specification purposes.
4 Specification
Product
The heat shrinkable cable sleeve must be che-

UL 486D
ITCSN Cable Sleeves were subjected to the
requirements of UL 486D and passed all test
sequences. ITCSN Cables Sleeves are listed
per UL 486D.
Chemical Resistance
Samples of sleeving were immersed in the
following fluids for 24 hours at room
temperature and physical and electrical
characteristic were measured:
Dielectric
Tensile
Fluid
Strength
Strength
(volts/mil)
Hydraulic
2040psi
829@ 35mils
Fluid (Mil-H- (14MPa)
(32.6 MV/m)
5606)
Lube
Oil 2320 psi
|697
@
(Mil-L-7808) (16Mpa)
33mils (27.4
MV/m)
5%
Salt 2310psi
443 @ 35Mils
Solution
(16Mpa)
(17.4MV/m)

Longitudinal Shrinkage
Three 9-inch samples of ITCSN 1500 were
freely recovered in a convection air oven at 175
degrees C for 2 minutes. The longitudinal
shrinkage is computed as follows:
L1 = Original length
L2 = Length after unrestricted Recovery
% change = L2 L1 x 100%
L1
The average longitudinal shrinkage is 3%

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Thoroughly clean and prepare cable.

Slide ITCSN cable Sleeve onto
cable.
Install connector if applicable.
Center cable sleeve.
Shrink sleeve from center
Heat until sleeve is completely
shrunk and adhesive / sealant (if
applicable) is squeezed from ends.

Concentricity
Three samples of ITCSN 1500 were measured
for their minimum and maximum wall thickness
in the expanded state. The concentricity is
computed by dividing the maximum wall into
the minimum wall. The concentricity is 84%

7 Maintenance

6 Installation Techniques

8 Availability

Exact instructions are available on a separate

sheet, the following is summary of the
instructions:

3M Brand ITCSN Heat Shrinkable Cable

Sleeves are available from your electrical
distributor

The ITCSN cable sleeves are not impaired by

freezing or overheating due to ambient
temperature found in storage or shipping.
Normal storage recommended.

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