Raychem MT1000 Medical Heat Shrink Tubing – Superior Chemical Resistance and Reliability

The Raychem MT1000 medical heat shrink tubing is a high-quality shrink tubing made of crosslinked polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). PVDF is known for its excellent chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, high dielectric strength, and superior tensile strength, making it an ideal choice for medical applications.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance – Provides outstanding protection against harsh environmental factors and wear.
  • High dielectric strength – Enhanced electrical insulation and safety for sensitive components.
  • Superior tensile strength – Ensures high reliability and durability, even in demanding applications.
  • Homogeneous structure – Ensures consistent performance and reduces the risk of defects, pinholes, cracks, or inclusions after shrinking.

The Raychem MT1000 medical heat shrink tubing is the ideal solution for medical and industrial applications where reliability, durability, and performance are crucial.

Features RAYCHEM LVIT

  • Suitable for sterilization environments: gamma radiation, ethylene oxide (ETO), steam, dry heat, and autoclave.
  • Suitable for sterilization environments: gamma radiation, ethylene oxide (ETO), steam, dry heat, and autoclave.
  • Full recovery at a minimum temperature of 175°C.
  • Radiopacity can be customized.
  • Manufactured according to ISO 10993 standards.
  • Registered with the FDA: MAF-444.
  • 2:1 shrink ratio

Product Dimensions RAYCHEM MT1000 Heat Shrink Tubing

2:1 ratio – click through to view these products directly

Type Size Max. Inner Diameter After Shrinking Min. Inner Diameter After Shrinking Min. Wall Thickness Max. Wall Thickness
MT1000-3/64 3/64 1.17mm 0.58mm 0.20mm 0.31mm
MT1000-1/16 1/16 1.60mm 0.79mm 0.20mm 0.31mm
MT1000-3/32 3/32 2.36mm 1.17mm 0.20mm 0.31mm
MT1000-1/8 1/8 3.18mm 1.58mm 0.20mm 0.31mm
MT1000-3/16 3/16 4.75mm 2.36mm 0.20mm 0.31mm
MT1000-1/4 1/4 6.35mm 3.18mm 0.28mm 0.38mm
MT1000-3/8 3/8 9.53mm 4.75mm 0.28mm 0.38mm
MT1000-1/2 1/2 12.70mm 6.35mm 0.28mm 0.38mm

Ordering Information MT1000 Shrink Tubing

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


Non-standard color: White (-9)


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


Packaging: Standard lengths of 1200mm


Order description: Specify product name, size, and color (e.g., MT1000-1/8-X).

Specify MT1000A for adhesive-lined tubing (special order)

Certifications/Approvals MT1000

Series Material Raychem
MT1000 USP Class VI MT1000 SCD
MT1000A USP Class VI MT1000A SCD

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