BS EN 60684-3-240 to 243:2002

What is BS EN 60684-3-240 to 243 – Heat-shrinkable PTFE sleeving about? 

BS EN 60684-3-240 to 243 is one of the parts of the series on flexible insulating sleeving. BS EN 60684-3-240 to 243 is a European Standard that specifies individual types of sleeving. 

BS EN 60684-3-100 to 105 gives the requirements for three types of heat shrinkable (low and high shrink ratio) polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) sleeving.  
These sheets of IEC 60684-3 give the requirements for heat-shrinkable (low and high shrink ratio) polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) sleeving. It is normally available in expanded internal diameter sizes up to 12 mm in three wall thickness ranges as supplied in the low shrink ratio (sheets 240, 241 and 242) and up to 100 mm in one wall thickness range as supplied in the high shrink ratio (sheet 243). It is normally available in transparent milk white to light tan in colour and the minimum recovery temperature is 350 C.  

The procedures described in IEC 60216-1 for evaluation of thermal endurance are not readily applicable to PTFE: however, experience of product performance indicates that this sleeving may be suitable for inclusion in systems for operation at temperatures up to 250 C. 

Sizes other than those specifically listed in this standard may be available as custom items. The items shall be considered to comply with this standard if they comply with the property requirements listed in tables 3 and 4. 

Who is BS EN 60684-3-240 to 243 - Heat-shrinkable PTFE sleeving for? 

BS EN 60684-3-240 to 243 on heat-shrinkable PTFE sleeving is relevant to: 

• Manufacturers of electrical sleeving, electrical insulating materials, cable sheaths 
• Industries working with Polyvinyl chloride  
• Manufacturers of power cables, capacitors, transformers            
• Large equipment and machinery manufacturers   
• Manufacturers of electrical equipment  
• Manufacturers of electrical insulations        
• Electrical engineers    

Why should you use BS EN 60684-3-240 to 243 - Heat-shrinkable PTFE sleeving? 

BS EN 60684-3-240 to 243 gives four of the sheets comprising Part 3 as follows: 

• Sheet 240: Heat-shrinkable PTFE sleeving, low shrink ratio, thick wall 
• Sheet 241: Heat-shrinkable PTFE sleeving, low shrink ratio, medium wall 
• Sheet 242: Heat-shrinkable PTFE sleeving, low shrink ratio, thin wall 
• Sheet 243: Heat-shrinkable PTFE sleeving, high shrink ratio. 

Using BS EN 60684-3-240 to 243 best practice guidance, you will be able to gauge the appropriate requirements for heat-shrinkable PTFE sleeving. BS EN 60684-3-240 to 243 also helps users improve the quality and durability of products by helping them make the most suitable choice.