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Hi-Shrink Tape Release Coated Perforated Hi-Shrink Polyimide

Hi-Shrink Tape
Shrinkage Characteristics
Thickness .002" .005"
Nominal Shrinkage (lengthwise) at 300°F 20% 20%
Maximum Shrink Force (lengthwise) 2500 PSI 2500 PSI
Starts to Shrink 175°F 175°F
Temperature Range for Practical Use 200-400°F 200-400°F
Approximate Time to Reach Full
Shrink After Exposure to Temperature
Minutes Minutes
Standard Sizes
Nominal Thickness x Width Nominal Length/Roll Weight/Roll
.002" x 1/2" 100 yd 3-1/3 oz
.002" x 3/4" 100 yd 5 oz
.002" x 1" 100 yd 6-2/3 oz
.002" x 1-1/4" 100 yd 8 oz
.002" x 1-1/2" 100 yd 10 oz
.002" x 2" 100 yd 13-1/3 oz
.002" x 2-1/2" 100 yd 16 oz
.005" x 1-1/4" 40 yd 8 oz
Put-Ups

Standard Rolls: 3-1/2" OD rolls wound on 1-3/8" ID paper cores. Not more than 1 splice in any one roll, and not more than 1/4 of the rolls will be spliced. Special put-ups and widths may be available. Release Coating of tape is available on request.

General Properties

Dunstone Hi-Shrink Tape is a post modified polyester film. In addition to its shrinkage properties, Hi-Shrink Tape has excellent mechanical, electrical, and heat aging characteristics.
  • Chemical Resistance: Exhibits good resistance to the action of many chemical reagents, solvents, impregnants and varnishes.
  • Flammability: Does not present a significant flammability hazard. The auto ignition temperature is over 900°F.
  • Melting Point: 480°F
  • Tensile Strength: Over 25,000 PSI
  • Shelf Life: No appreciable shelf aging. No change of properties found after five years of room temperature storage.
  • Storage Requirements: No special requirements.
Product values are typical and not intended for specification use.
More Information on Hi-Shrink Tape:
The following statement is included as a condition of sale:

Seller makes no warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other express or implied warranty. Buyer assumes all risk and liability resulting from use of the products delivered hereunder, whether used singly or in combination with other products. In no event shall seller be liable for special, indirect or consequential damages, whether or not caused by or resulting from the negligence of seller. Buyers exclusive and sole remedy shall not be greater in amount than the purchase price of the products in respect of which damages are claimed.
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Hi-Shrink Tape Potential Uses
By Industry
Defense and Aerospace:
You will find Hi-Shrink Tape used to produce composite aircraft engine parts, the Delta IV Missile Satellite Deployment System and the composite USA flagpole on the surface of the moon.
Electrical Motor Manufacturing:
Hi-Shrink Tape is used over form wound coils during hot press operation, for holding strands of coil in place prior to application of mica tape and as the consolidation force during cure of coil insulation.
Advanced Composite Materials:
A sampling of products manufactured using Hi-Shrink Tape; prosthetic limbs, wind surf masts and composite mirrors.