Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
RT555
Fluid-Resistant, Chemical-
Resistant, Crosslinked
Fluoropolymer Tubing with
Extended Temperature
Range
Product Facts
Resistance to high
temperatures, solvents,
corrosive chemicals, and
radiation
n
Extreme resistance to
hydrocarbons
n
Low outgassing
(successfully tested for
NASA outgassing
requirements)
n
Highly flame-retardant
n
40 percent lighter weight
than tubing made with
Viton
®
fluoroelastomer
n
System 300 tubing
n
RoHS compliant
n
Applications
Suitable for commercial
applications requiring heat
resistance (electrical and
hydraulic systems near
aircraft or automotive
engines or in fuel tanks),
applications in chemically
exposed environments
(industrial process
equipment in the pulp and
paper, steel, and chemical
industries), and equipment
for handling caustic or
dangerous chemicals or
inks. Use for insulation and
strain relief on appliances
(electric ranges, microwave
ovens, gas grills, and
industrial paint-drying
equipment) and for
protection of delicate
electronic instruments in
down-hole applications.
Installation
Minimum shrink
temperature: 150°C [302°F]
Minimum full recovery
temperature: 220°C [428°F]
Operating Temperature Range
-65°C to 200°C
[-85°F to 392°F]
Specifications/Approvals
Series
RT555
UL
Listed for 185°C for 100,000-hr continuous use (File E85381)
Listed for 200°C for 40,000-hr cumulative intermittent exposure
TE
RT-555
Viton is a trademark of Dupont
Performance Elastomers LLC.
Available in:
Americas
n
Europe
n
Asia Pacific
n
3-88
Catalog 1654025
Revised 5-12
www.te.com
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
Dimensions are in millimeters
unless otherwise specified.
USA: +1 (800) 522-6752
Canada: +1 (905) 475-6222
Mexico/C. Am.: +52 (0) 55-1106-0800
Latin/S. Am.: +54 (0) 11-4733-2200
Germany: +49 (0) 6251-133-1999
UK: +44 (0) 800-267666
France: +33 (0) 1-3420-8686
Netherlands: +31 (0) 73-6246-999
China: +86 (0) 400-820-6015
Heat-Shrinkable Tubing
RT555
(Continued)
Product Dimensions
Size
1/8
3/16
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
Inside diameter
Minimum expanded Maximum recovered
after heating
as supplied
3.18 [0.125]
4.75 [0.187]
6.35 [0.250]
9.53 [0.375]
12.70 [0.500]
15.88 [0.625]
19.05 [0.750]
25.40 [1.000]
31.75 [1.250]
38.10 [1.500]
50.80 [2.000]
1.57 [0.062]
2.36 [0.093]
3.18 [0.125]
4.75 [0.187]
6.35 [0.250]
7.95 [0.313]
9.53 [0.375]
12.70 [0.500]
15.88 [0.625]
19.05 [0.750]
25.40 [1.000]
Recovered wall thickness*
After heating
Minimum
0.25 [0.010]
0.28 [0.011]
0.33 [0.013]
0.41 [0.016]
0.41 [0.016]
0.48 [0.019]
0.61 [0.024]
0.71 [0.028]
0.76 [0.030]
0.86 [0.034]
0.94 [0.037]
Maximum
0.41 [0.016]
0.46 [0.018]
0.51 [0.020]
0.58 [0.023]
0.58 [0.023]
0.66 [0.026]
0.79 [0.031]
0.89 [0.035]
0.94 [0.037]
1.04 [0.041]
1.12 [0.044]
Nominal
0.30 [0.012]
0.36 [0.014]
0.41 [0.016]
0.48 [0.019]
0.48 [0.019]
0.56 [0.022]
0.69 [0.027]
0.79 [0.031]
0.84 [0.033]
0.94 [0.037]
1.02 [0.040]
3
Heat-shrinkable Tubing
*Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage.
Ordering Information
Color
Size selection
Standard packaging
Ordering description
Standard
Black (-0)
Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component to be covered.
Special order sizes are available upon request.
On spools.
Specify product name, size and color (for example, RT555 1/8-0-SP).
Part Numbering
RT555
Material
- 1/8
Size
-0
Color
-SP
Package
3-89
Catalog 1654025
Revised 5-12
www.te.com
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Specifications subject
to change.
Dimensions are in millimeters
unless otherwise specified.
USA: +1 (800) 522-6752
Canada: +1 (905) 475-6222
Mexico/C. Am.: +52 (0) 55-1106-0800
Latin/S. Am.: +54 (0) 11-4733-2200
Germany: +49 (0) 6251-133-1999
UK: +44 (0) 800-267666
France: +33 (0) 1-3420-8686
Netherlands: +31 (0) 73-6246-999
China: +86 (0) 400-820-6015