MT6000 Medical Heat Shrink Tubing – High Shrink Ratio and Reliable Insulation

The MT6000 medical heat shrink tubing is a high-quality polyolefin heat shrink tubing with an exceptional shrink ratio of 4:1 or greater. This Altera Medical-Grade heat shrink tubing meets the stringent requirements of USP Class VI, making it suitable for medical applications.

Features and Benefits

  • Excellent electrical insulation – Provides maximum protection for sensitive components.
  • Abrasion and solvent resistant – Ensures long-lasting durability in demanding environments.
  • Versatile application – Suitable for strain relief, color coding, and identification of medical components and devices.

The MT6000 heat shrink tubing is the ideal choice for medical and industrial applications where reliability and performance are essential.

Installation and Temperature Characteristics:

  • Minimum shrink temperature: 90°C [194ºF]
  • Minimum full recovery temperature: 110°C [230ºF]
  • Operating temperature range: -70°C to 90°C [-94ºF to 194ºF]
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Features RAYCHEM LVIT

  • Compatibility with gamma and ETO sterilization.

  • Custom and larger shrink ratios available.

  • 4:1 shrink ratio or higher.

  • Flexible; a variety of colors available.

  • Excellent electrical insulation properties.

  • Self-adhesive lining optional (MT6000A).

  • USP Class VI material, free from heavy metals.

  • Complies with ISO 10993-1.

  • RoHS compliant.

  • Compact and slim design

Product measurements

4:1 ratio – click through to view the products directly

Type Inner diameter before shrinkage Inner diameter after shrinkage (max) Inner diameter after shrinkage (min) Wall thickness (max) Wall thickness (min)
MT6000-3/16 4.75 [0.187] 1.17 [0.046] 0.43 [0.017] 0.58 [0.023] 0.51 [0.020]
MT6000-1/4 6.35 [0.250] 1.57 [0.062] 0.43 [0.017] 0.58 [0.023] 0.51 [0.020]
MT6000-3/8 9.53 [0.375] 2.36 [0.093] 0.43 [0.017] 0.58 [0.023] 0.51 [0.020]
MT6000-1/2 12.70 [0.500] 3.18 [0.125] 0.56 [0.022] 0.71 [0.028] 0.64 [0.025]

Ordering Information

Standard colors: Black (-0), Transparent (-X)

Non-standard colors: Blue (-6), Red (-2), White (-9), Yellow (-4), Green (-5)

Size selection: Always order the largest size that will accurately shrink onto the component to be covered.

Packaging: On spools

Ordering description: Specify product name, size, and color (e.g. MT6000-3/16-X).

Specify MT6000A for adhesive-lined tubing (special order)

Certifications/Approvals

Series Material Raychem
MT6000 USP Class VI MT6000 SCD
MT6000A USP Class VI MT6000A SCD

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