Introducing
Raychem RT-780 Heat-Shrink
Tubing (Orange color)
for Indicating High Power Circuits
in Vehicles and Equipment
RT-780
Orange Tubing
KEy FEATuREs
Provided or supplied in
an orange color to easily
identify high power circuits
Tubing has been
hardened to withstand
the damaging effect of
NBC contamination and
decontamination
Tubing meets all of
the flammability and
fluid resistance demands
of current military
ground vehicles
Temperature rating
-55˚C to +175˚C
description
A special version of our 780 tubing has been created for indicating high
power circuits in electrical propulsion systems. This orange color tubing meets all
requirements of RT-780 Type I product and is compatible with RT-780 Type 2
molded parts and RT-1014 adhesive.
Product is provided in similar spool quantities as RT-780 standard tubing material.
applications
Indication for high amperage circuits and high power voltage circuits
High voltage electrical propulsion system in auxillary and commercial
service vehicles
temperature rating
System 780
-55˚C to +175˚C
standards & specs
Tested to TE RT-780 specification additionally to SCX-115112 or SCX-15111 for
survivability in standard military vehicle fluids at elevated temperatures.
Wire
System 780
System 30
SPEC 55
SPEC 55
Tubing
RT-780 Type 1
RT-780 Type 1
Molded Parts
RT-780 Type II
-50 Shapes
Adhesive
RT-1014
RT-1014
Key components
Description
Heat-shrinkable tubing
Molded part - boot (black)
Molded part - transition (black)
Adhesive
Wire - primary
Marker sleeve
Marker protection sleeve
Cable
system 780
RT-780-x/x-3
-780
-780
S1255-04 or S1264
SPEC 55
NBC-SCE
RT-375
Thermorad 780
system 30
RT-780-x/x-3
-50
-50
S1255-04
SPEC 55
HT-SCE
RT-375
Thermorad HT
TE
I RT-780 Orange Tubing
RT-780
Orange Tubing
product dimensions
Size
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
2
As Supplied
Inside Diameter
Minimum
in.
mm
0.375
9.50
0.500
12.70
0.625
15.90
0.750
19.05
1.000
25.40
1.250
31.75
1.500
38.10
2.000
50.80
Recovered Dimensions
Inside Diameter
Wall Thickness
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
0.187
4.74
0.018
0.46
0.024
0.61
0.250
6.35
0.020
0.51
0.026
0.66
0.312
7.93
0.023
0.58
0.030
0.76
0.375
9.50
0.029
0.74
0.036
0.91
0.500
12.70
0.034
0.86
0.041
1.04
0.625
15.87
0.037
0.94
0.044
1.12
0.750
19.05
0.041
1.04
0.048
1.22
1.000
25.40
0.044
1.12
0.052
1.32
Nominal
in.
mm
0.020
0.51
0.022
0.56
0.026
0.66
0.032
0.81
0.037
0.99
0.040
1.01
0.045
1.14
0.048
1.22
physical
Property
Dimensions
Tensile Strength
Ultimate Elongation
Secant Modulus (expanded), 2%
Specific Gravity
Low Temperature Flexibility
4 hours at -55±3˚C (-65±5˚F)
Heat Shock
4 hours at 275±5˚C (527±9˚F)
Heat Resistance
336 hours at 200±3˚C (392±5˚F)
Followed by tests for:
Tensile Strength
Ultimate Elongation
Unit
Inches (mm)
Psi (MPa)
Percent
Psi (MPa)
–
–
–
RT-780 Type I
Tubing
In accordance with
Table 1
3000 (20.7) minimum
300 minimum
50,000 (345) maximum
2.0 maximum
No cracking
No dripping, flowing
or cracking
Test
Method
RT-780
ASTM D 412
ASTM D 412
ASTM 882
ASTM D 792
RT-780
RT-780
RT-780
Psi (MPa)
Percent
2000 (13.8) minimum
250 minimum
—
—
electrical
Property
Dielectric Strength
(kV/mm)
Volume Resistivity
Unit
Volts/mil
Ohm-cm
RT-780 Type I
Tubing
200 (7.9) minimum
1 x 10
11
minimum
Test
Method
ASTM D 149
ASTM D 257
nuclear
Property
Radiation Resistance -10 Mrads gamma
Followed by tests for:
Tensile Strength
Ultimate Elongation
Unit
Psi (MPa)
Percent
2000 (13.8) minimum
150 minimum
RT-780 Type I
Tubing
Test
Method
RT-780
TE
I RT-780 Orange Tubing
RT-780
Orange Tubing
chemical
Property
Copper Mirror Corrosion
16 hours at 175±3˚C (347±5˚F)
Fungus Resistance
Water Absorption
24 hours at 23±3˚C (73±5˚F)
Flammability
Average Burn Time
Average extent of burning
Fluid Resistance
24 hours at 23±3˚C (73±5˚F)
a) JP-8 Jet Fuel (MIL-DTL-83133)
Followed by tests for:
Tensile Strength
Ultimate Elongation
Weight Increase
24 hours at 50±3˚C (122±5˚F)
a) Bore Cleaner (MIL-PRF-372
b) Diesel Fuel DF-2 (A-A-52557A)
c) Anti-Icing Fluid (SAE-AMS-1424)
d) Salt-5% solution (ASTM D 632)
e) Lubricating Oil (MIL-PRF-2104)
f) Lubricating Oil (MIL-PRF-23699)
g) Arctic Lube (MIL-PRF-46167)
h) Cleaning Compound (A-A-59133)
i) Electrolyte (P/N 10873919)
Followed by tests for:
Tensile Strength
Ultimate Elongation
Weight Increase
24 hours at 71±3˚C (160±5˚F)
Hydraulic, synthetic
(MIL-PRF-46170)
Followed by tests for:
Tensile Strength
Ultimate Elongation
Weight Increase
4 hours at 23±3˚C (73±5˚F)
a) Decontaminating Agent, DS-2
(MIL-D-50030)
b) Decontaminating Agent, STB
(MIL-DTL-12468)
5% Solution
Followed by tests for:
Tensile Strength
Ultimate Elongation
Weight Increase
Unit
–
Growth
Percent
–
Seconds
Inches
RT-780 Type I Tubing
Non Corrosive
Rating of 1 or less
0.5 maximum
1) 25% max. flag burn
2) No burning of cotton
3) No flaming or glowing
longer than 30 seconds
–
Test Method
ASTM D 2671
Procedure A
ASTM G 21
ASTM D 570
ASTM D 2671
Procedure C
ASTM D 635-98
RT-780
Psi (MPa)
Percent
Percent
2000 (13.8) minimum
250 minimum
3 maximum
Psi (MPa)
Percent
Percent
2000 (13.8) minimum
250 minimum
3 maximum
Psi (MPa)
Percent
Percent
2000 (13.8) minimum
250 minimum
3 maximum
RT-780
Psi (MPa)
Percent
Percent
2000 (13.8) minimum
250 minimum
3 maximum
RT-780 Orange Tubing I
TE
RT-780
Orange Tubing
ordering information
TE Connectivity offers a complete system of Raychem brand and other TE brand components that may be
used for rugged military grade or NBC contamination survivable applications/requirements.
Examples of these components include Tinel-Lock backshells, CRES-Lock band adapters, molded parts,
adhesives, heat-shrinkable tubing, over-braids, interconnection soldering devices, wires, cables,
WIRE
connectors, contacts, etc.
XX A X 1 1 X –
characteristics
Part numbers, product sizes, additional
XX – X/X – X
of products can be found in Specification Control
Drawings and Raychem RT or RW specifications. Contact a TE representative or visit www.te.com\ADM for
Jacket Color per MIL-STD-681, white (9) preferred
more detailed information.
Primary Wire Insulation Color/Stripe Color, when applicable
part numbering*
Conductor Size
Conductor Type (1=Sn/Cu, 2=Ag/Cu, 3=Ni/Cu, 4=Ag/HSCA, 6=Ni/HS
Number of Conductors
Class of Wire (1=600V equipment wire)
Constructions (0=Primary, 1=Round Braid, 2=Flat Braid)
Type (A= AWG Number)
Basic Specification Number (44 or 55)
TUBING
RT – 780 – NN – X – SP
Package Designation (SP = Spool)
Color (0 = black; 3 = orange)
Tubing Diameter
Product Family Name (780)
MOLDED PARTS
X X XX X XX – XXX – XX – 0
Color (0= standard, black)
Modification (Omit if not applicable)
Material Number (770, 780, 790 or 791)
Molded Part Size
Family Designator
Type of Part
Angle or Part (0, 2, 6 or 8)
Number of Openings (2, 3, or 4)
*
Always confirm the validity of part numbers with appropriate Raychem Specification Control Drawings.
RT-780 Orange Tubing I
TE