Expanded Line of Medical Heat-Shrink Tubing

HARRISBURG, Pa. - May 23, 2008 - An addition to the Altera line of heat-shrink tubing speeds and simplifies installation by eliminating the requirement of expensive processing aids such as an overtube or fusion sleeve. The new Altera MT-PBX tubing uses a single-wall construction of polyether block amide copolymer (PEBA) to achieve shrink ratios of either 2:1 or 4:1, with custom ratios available. Using PEBA materials that meet U.S. Pharmacopeia Class VI standards, the tubing withstands repeated sterilization by autoclave, gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, steam, and dry heat.

Applications include strain relief, mechanical protection, insulation, and color coding. Altera MT-PBX medical tubing is available in application-specific formulations and an array of colors. Shore D durometer hardnesses range from 25D to 72D to allow use where either rigid or flexible tubing is required. Full recovery occurs at 190°C, with the time depending on the Shore D value. Options include an interior adhesive layer and radiopaque fillers.

For more information on Tyco Electronics Altera MT-PBX Medical Heat-Shrink Tubing, contact Tyco Electronics' technical support center www.tycoelectronics.com/customersupport/support.asp.

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Michael R. Gudith at 650-361-2459