Description
Key Features
Oil Resistance
The RCS-OT Tubing is built with exceptional oil resistance, designed to withstand exposure to oils, lubricants, and other hydrocarbon-based substances. This durability ensures the tubing can handle the harshest environments without compromising its protective properties, providing long-term, dependable performance.
Translucent Design for Visual Inspection
Featuring a translucent design, this tubing allows for easy visual inspection of the underlying cables. This feature is crucial for maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety checks, as technicians can quickly assess the cable’s condition without needing to remove the tubing.
Wide Compatibility (Shrink Ratio 2.5:1)
The RCS-OT Tubing offers a shrink ratio of 2.5:1, making it compatible with a wide range of cable sizes. This helps reduce the need to carry multiple sizes, streamlining installation and simplifying inventory management.
Temperature Resilience
This heat shrink tubing fully recovers at a minimum temperature of 130°C, ensuring a tight and secure fit even in high-temperature environments. It provides reliable protection against environmental factors such as temperature fluctuations, moisture, and contamination.
Voltage Rating
The RCS-OT Tubing is rated for medium voltage systems up to 36kV, making it suitable for use in power distribution, industrial, and utility applications.
Standard Color
Available in translucent, the tubing offers functional benefits while maintaining a sleek, modern look, ensuring visibility and ease of identification during installation and inspection.
Applications
Oil-Rich Environments
Designed specifically for use in oil-rich environments, the RCS-OT Tubing is perfect for applications where cables are exposed to oils, lubricants, and other hydrocarbons. It ensures that cables remain insulated and protected from external factors that could cause damage or failure.
Maintenance & Monitoring
The translucent nature of the tubing makes it easy to monitor the condition of the cables underneath, providing quick visual inspection during routine maintenance. This helps in identifying potential issues early, minimizing downtime, and ensuring the safe operation of electrical systems.
Medium Voltage Applications
Suitable for medium voltage cables up to 36kV, the RCS-OT Tubing is ideal for power distribution and utility systems. It provides mechanical protection and electrical insulation, making it an essential component in critical infrastructure.
Industrial & Utility Environments
Whether used in industrial, utility, or power distribution systems, the RCS-OT Tubing ensures reliable cable protection. Its resistance to oils, UV, and high temperatures makes it the preferred choice for demanding industrial applications.
Why Choose RCS-OT Heat Shrink Oil Resistant Tubing?
Reliable Protection: The RCS-OT Tubing ensures long-lasting protection for your cables in challenging environments, particularly where oil exposure is common.
Ease of Installation: The shrink ratio ensures compatibility with a wide range of cable sizes, simplifying installation and minimizing stock requirements.
Visual Inspection Made Easy: The translucent design enables quick visual checks of cable conditions, helping you identify potential issues without disassembling the system.
Cost-Effective: With its durability and long-lasting performance, the RCS-OT Tubing reduces the need for frequent replacements, offering a cost-effective solution for cable protection.
Typical technical performances
| Test Items | Test Method | Test Requirements |
| Tensile strength | ASTM D 2671 | 12MPa min. |
| Ultimate elongation | ASTM D 2671 | 200% min. |
| Volume resistivity | IEC 93 | 1014Ω.cm min. |
| Dielectric strength | IEC 60243 | 20kV/mm (1.0mm) min. |
| Water absorption | ISO 62 | 0.5% max. |
| Oil resistance | Transform oil/23℃/24hrs | Weight increase of 10% max. |
Ordering Data – Dimensions
Size(mm) |
As Supplied(mm) |
After Recovery(mm) |
Standard length |
|
D* (Min.) |
d*(Max.) |
w(Min.) |
||
RCS-OT 19/6 |
19 | 6 | 2.00 | 30m/spool |
RCS-OT 25/10 |
25 | 10 | 2.00 | 30m/spool |
RCS-OT 30/12 |
30 | 12 | 2.00 | 30m/spool |
RCS-OT 35/14 |
35 | 14 | 2.50 | 30m/spool |
RCS-OT 40/16 |
40 | 16 | 2.50 | 30m/spool |
RCS-OT 50/20 |
50 | 20 | 2.50 | 15m/spool |
RCS-OT 65/25 |
65 | 25 | 2.95 | 15m/spool |
RCS-OT 85/35 |
85 | 35 | 2.95 | 15m/spool |
a = As supplied
b = After free recovery
