Shrink-N-Shield® (PVDF) EMI Shielded Heat Shrink Tubing

A Kynar® heat-shrink tubing that is MIL-SPEC and UL-rated paired with Z-3250 shielding fabric to protect from EMI.

Drawing Number(s): ZT02-18-001

Shrink-N-Shield® (PVDF) EMI Shielded Heat Shrink Tubing
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Selected Part Number:ZT02-18-001-0.1875-C-X48.0
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Shrink-N-Shield (PVDF) Infographic
  • EMI shielding fabric provides better protection from electromagnetic interference
  • Kynar® heat shrink meets MIL-DTL-23053/18, Class 3 and UL224, VW-1
  • Heat-shrink tubing provides best resistance to abrasion and fluid

Shrink-N-Shield® (PVDF) combines two proven technologies into a single, easy to install product for adding EMI shield protection to wire and cable bundles with diameters of 1/2" and less. Makes adding an EMI shield or secondary EMI shielding to wire and cable a snap. The product is comprised of a flexible, fire retardant, Polyvinylidene Fluoride tubing and Zippertubing's Z-3250 conductive cloth with outstanding shielding properties. The PVDF polymer jacket is a commercial variant of SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/18 tubing and the special formulation makes it more flexible than standard Mil-Spec tubing while still offering outstanding abrasion resistance. The product has an operational temperature range of -55°C to 150°C. This product is supplied in four foot long sticks.

Q:  What lengths of Shrink-N-Shield
are available?

A:  Shrink-N-Shield is typically provided in the industry standard 4 ft. long “sticks” of tubing.  However, Zippertubing can provide pre-cut pieces of this material if required.

Q:  My harness is longer than 4 feet, can I still use this product?

A:  Sections of Shrink-N-Shield can be spliced together to create a longer EMI shield.  Reference our installation
guide
for instructions on how to do this, or speak with one of our design engineers for recommendations on covering longer cables.

Q:  What do the 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 variations mean?

A:  These shrink ratios refer to how much the material will change in size when heat is applied.  To learn more, please refer to this article: Understanding Shrink Ratios of Heat Shrinkable Tubing

Q:  What diameter of tubing do I need? 

A:  Shrink-N-Shield products are identified by their starting diameter, before recovery or shrinking.  It is recommended to choose a size that will result in a diameter equal to, or slightly smaller than, the cable it is covering to achieve a snug fit.  For assistance with sizing, you can also contact one of our design engineers.

Q:  How should I ground or terminate the ends of this tubing?

A:  There are many different ways to terminate and ground Shrink-N-Shield.  The Shrink-N-Shield installation guide outlines the three most common ways to ground the EMI shield including a wrapped drain wire, bonded grounding lead, and connector termination. 

Q:  My installed tubing has small wrinkles and ridges in it, is this normal?

A:  Yes.  As the tubing shrinks, the EMI shield material may gather more in certain areas than others.  This is normal and does not affect the shielding performance of the tubing.  If these cosmetic imperfections are an issue we recommend trying a smaller size of tubing. 

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Overall Performance

  • Diameter - Before Shrink: 0.1875" (3/16)
  • Material: Kynar
  • Heat Shrink Material: Polyvinylidene Fluoride
  • Maximum Operating Temperature: 221°F
  • Minimum Operating Temperature: -67°F
  • RoHS: RoHS-10
  • Shelf-Life: 60 months
  • Shielding: Z-3250
  • Shielding Material: Nickel Plated Copper
  • Shrink Ratio: 2:01

Kynar

  • REACH: Compliant
  • Chemical Resistance: Good
  • Copper Corrosion: Mil-DTL-23053
  • Dielectric Volts/Mil: 500 (after shrink)
  • Elongation: 200% (after shrink)
  • Flammability: UL 224, VW-1
  • Longitudinal Shrinkage: +/- 10% maximum (after heat recovery)
  • Material: Cross-linked Polyvinlidene Fluoride (Kynar®)
  • Maximum Operating Temperature: 302°F
  • Minimum Operating Temperature: -67°F
  • Water Absorption: 0.5 maximum
  • RoHS: RoHS-10
  • Shelf Life: 60 Months
  • Shrink Ratio: 2:1
  • Tensile Strength: 1500 psi. (after shrink)

Z-3250

    Specifications subject to change without notice. All statements and technical information contained herein are based on tests we believe to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed under all circumstances. Before using Zippertubing® products, the user shall determine suitability for the intended use, and user assumes all responsibility for improper selection. Published attenuation values of Zippertubing® shielding have been verified by laboratory testing of the respective shielding materials. Actual installed attenuation values may differ due to installation techniques and final assembly operation parameters which are beyond the control of Zippertubing®. Actual attenuation values can only be determined by the end user testing the completed assembly. U.S. and International Patents and patents pending. © The Zippertubing® Company, Chandler, Arizona.
    Shrink-N-Shield® (2:1) EMI Shielded Heat Shrink Tubing  Flex-Shield (HP) Braided EMI Shielding Sleeve  
    NAME SHRINK-N-SHIELD® (2:1) EMI SHIELDED HEAT SHRINK TUBING  FLEX-SHIELD (HP) BRAIDED EMI SHIELDING SLEEVE  
    DESCRIPTION Shrink-N-Shield® (2:1) is a MIL-SPEC, heat-shrink tubing with a 2:1 shrink ratio that provides exceptional shielding from EMI, RFI and EMF.  A braided, expandable EMI, RFI and EMF shielding sleeve that is lightweight and flexible—an ideal solution for the aerospace industry.  
    Closure    
    RoHS RoHS-10  RoHS-10  
    Abrasion Resistance Best    
    Installation Type Pull-Through  Pull-Through  
    Purpose EMI Shielding  Sleeve  
    Min Temperature Extreme  Moderate  
    Minimum Operating Temperature -67°F  -40°F  
    Max Temperature Moderate  Moderate  
    Maximum Operating Temperature 275°F  302°F  
    Flexibility    
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    Shrink-N-Shield (PVDF) Infographic

    Shrink-N-Shield® (PVDF) EMI Shielded Heat Shrink Tubing

    A Kynar® heat-shrink tubing that is MIL-SPEC and UL-rated paired with Z-3250 shielding fabric to protect from EMI.

    Drawing Number(s): ZT02-18-001

    Selected Part Number: ZT02-18-001-0.1875-C-X48.0

  • EMI shielding fabric provides better protection from electromagnetic interference
  • Kynar® heat shrink meets MIL-DTL-23053/18, Class 3 and UL224, VW-1
  • Heat-shrink tubing provides best resistance to abrasion and fluid
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    Features

  • Military-grade and UL-rated Kynar® heat-shrink
  • Shields from EMI, RFI, and EMF
  • Operational temperature range of -67°F to 221°F (-55°C to 105°C)
  • Benefits

  • Flame-retardant, abrasion-resistant, fluid-resistant tubing
  • Z-3250 shielding fabric has a nickel coating for excellent corrosion resistance
  • Installation only requires a standard heat gun
  • Shrink-N-Shield® (PVDF) EMI Shielded Heat Shrink Tubing

    Specifications subject to change without notice. All statements and technical information contained herein are based on tests we believe to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed under all circumstances. Before using Zippertubing® products, the user shall determine suitability for the intended use, and user assumes all responsibility for improper selection. Published attenuation values of Zippertubing® shielding have been verified by laboratory testing of the respective shielding materials. Actual installed attenuation values may differ due to installation techniques and final assembly operation parameters which are beyond the control of Zippertubing®. Actual attenuation values can only be determined by the end user testing the completed assembly. U.S. and International Patents and patents pending. © The Zippertubing® Company, Chandler, Arizona.

    SHIELDING EFFECTIVENESS - Z-3250

    ATTENUATION DATA WAS OBTAINED USING MIL-DTL-83528H (MODIFIED). TESTING WAS PERFORMED BY ACCREDITED, THIRD-PARTY EMI LABORATORIES.

    Shrink-N-Shield® (PVDF) EMI Shielded Heat Shrink Tubing

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