Thermal and Mechanical Performance
- Operating temperature: from -60 °C to +250 °C with peaks of +290 °C, ideal for applications in railway and industrial environments with exposure to intense heat.
- Thermal class: C-250°C, compliant with high temperature standards.
- Flexibility: Excellent, allowing easy installation even in confined spaces.
- Resistance to bending and vibrations: excellent, guaranteeing durability even in conditions of stress and frequent movements.
- Dielectric strength: Available in variable isolation voltage values (1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 7.0, 10.0 kV) according to UL 1441.
- Safety and Regulatory Compliance:
- Self-extinguishing: The sheath is self-extinguishing, contributing to safety in the event of a fire.
- Fire behaviour: Conforms to HL3 requirements according to railway standard EN 45545-2 + A1:2016, with excellent fire resistance performance and limited smoke emission.
- Seal: Resistant to water, water vapours, saline solutions, UV radiation, alcohol, ether and grease, with excellent resistance to moulds and fungi.
Applications
The GVS-SIL heat shrink sheath is ideal for:
- Protection of electrical wiring in railway systems and critical infrastructures.
- Cabling systems in high-temperature industrial environments.
- Applications where cables are exposed to extreme conditions, such as the aerospace and manufacturing sectors.
- Use in environments with exposure to vibration, frequent bending and mechanical stress.
