Allied Encyclopedia: M23053 Heat Shrink Tubing

What is M23053 Heat Shrink Tubing?

M23053 is heat shrink tubing that is used to overall increase the durability of wire and cable. This specific spec is rated to military standards and can be used for military applications. Below this post will discuss some of the specific military lines of M23053 that Allied carries.

M23053 tubing is used to protect wire and cable from external damages. These include chemicals, water, corrosion, and surface abrasion. In addition to protection, heat shrink tubing is also flexible and offers extreme heat resistance. The tubing shrinks to a predetermined size/ratio when heat is applied.

This heat shrink tubing can can be made of various materials. Some of the most popular materials of M23053 heat shrink tubing are Polyolefin, Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), Polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE), Neoprene, Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF), Kynar, and PVC.

M23053 Applications

Heat shrink tubing can be used in a variety of applications. The most common uses for heat shrink tubing are strain relief, wire bundling, electrical insulation, mechanical protection, environmental protection, and component identification. Heat shrink tubing can also be used for repairs, either temporary or permanent. Different types of heat shrink tubing has different shrink ratios to ensure the proper fit for your application. There are options such as 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1 Your application will determine which shrink ratio to use.

Mil Spec Tubing Options

M23053 is rated to military standards and can be used in military specific applications. Some of the most common M23053 slants are /5 and /6, /11, /13, and Kynar /8.

M23053/5 and M23053/6 are Polyolefin heat shrink tubing. These two slants have excellent resistance to water, fungus and UV light. It can be used in applications for bundling, insulation and protection, water and dust proofing, and shock protection. Shrink ratios for this tubing range from 2:1 to 4:1.

M23053/11 is FEP heat shrink tubing. This slant boasts high heat and non stick components which allows it to make a tight seal around components. It can be used in applications that require excellent chemical resistance, as well as high heat situations. The shrink ration is 1, 3:1.

M23053/13 is Viton heat shrink tubing. This slant is ideal for use where high flexibility is needed in either low or high temperatures. It is also good for use where protection from abrasion, fuels, acids, and solvents are present. The shrink ratio for Viton heat shrink is 2:1.

M23053/8 is Kynar heat shrink tubing. This slant is a semi-rigid and flame retardant, Polyvinylidene Fluoride thin wall tubing. It has great cut through, abrasion, and heat resistance properties. M23053/8 is used for jacketing components, fuse coverings, or where strain relief is needed. The properties of this Kynar tubing allow it to be bent, flexed, or twisted without using its mechanical or electrical strength. It has a 2:1 shrink ratio.

Heat Shrink Tubing

There are many other options of heat shrink tubing in addition to the ones mentioned above. If you have any questions as to which heat shrink tubing option is good for your application, be sure to check out our Heat Shrink Tubing FAQ page or visit our main Heat Shrink Tubing page to browse on your own. As always, if you have any questions, call us at 800-472-4655.