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News Release from: Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection | Subject: ES Sealing Caps
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 27 June 2001
Splice sealing caps are easier to
install
ES Sealing Caps are aimed at applying environmental and mechanical protection to stub splices in the preparation and assembly of electrical harnesses
ES Sealing Caps, from Tyco Electronics, are ideal for applying environmental and mechanical protection to stub splices in the preparation and assembly of electrical harnesses for demanding automotive, marine, aerospace and white goods applications These lightweight heat-shrinkable caps offer significant benefits, particularly on carousel lines, as their installation is simpler than traditional methods yet provides superior alignment, higher reliability and consistent repeatability
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Apr 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The ES Caps represent a low cost, all-in-one solution for applying both strain relief and a permanent seal, which will maintain the mechanical integrity, even in very harsh conditions.
Manufactured in a cross-linked polyolefin, the heat-shrinkable outer jacket is resistant to cut-through and abrasion and is lined with a hot-melt adhesive.
When heated the jacket shrinks down whilst the adhesive melts and flows to fill all voids.
Together they create a tight protective seal around the splice - a barrier against harmful chemicals like transmission fluids and diesel oils and protection from high temperatures, water wicking and corrosion.
In production, ES Caps can be installed in a single operation, using an end stop to provide accurate wire alignment.
The high (4:1) shrink ratio enables just three different cap sizes to seal a wide range of substrate diameters and satisfy all popular applications.
Both the transparent standard ES Cap and the black flame retardant ASTM D2671 option are UL approved for use in temperatures from -40C to +105C (125C with overtaping).
Tyco Electronics also offers a range of high volume application equipment to further assist in the preparation of reliable, repeatable and robust sealed splices. Request a free brochure from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection ...
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