Raychem MT5000 Medical Heat Shrink Tubing – Durable Protection for Medical Applications

The Raychem MT5000 medical heat shrink tubing is an advanced solution for medical applications, designed to provide exceptional protection and performance. Made from cross-linked polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), the MT5000 offers outstanding chemical resistance, wear resistance, and high dielectric strength, which are essential for use in the medical industry.

Key Features of the Raychem MT5000 Heat Shrink Tubing

  • Cross-linked PVDF – This heat shrink tubing is made from cross-linked polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), a material that excels in chemical resistance, wear resistance, and mechanical strength, making it ideal for critical medical applications.
  • Excellent Chemical Resistance – The MT5000 offers reliable protection against aggressive chemicals and contributes to the longevity of medical instruments and equipment.
  • High Dielectric Strength – The MT5000 features high dielectric strength, making it suitable for use in electrical and electronic medical devices that require protection against electrical faults.
  • Homogeneous Structure – Thanks to the evenly distributed properties of the material, the MT5000 provides consistent performance with a low chance of defects, voids, seams, cracks, or inclusions after full recovery of the product at the required temperature.

The Raychem MT5000 medical heat shrink tubing is the ideal choice for applications where high performance, durability, and protection against chemical influences are essential. It is a reliable solution for a wide range of medical instruments and applications, from surgical tools to other advanced medical equipment.

Features RAYCHEM LVIT

  • Suitable for sterilization environments: gamma radiation and ethylene oxide (ETO)
  • Customizable sizes, colors, finishes, and value-added options available
  • Complete recovery at a minimum temperature of 110°C (230°F)
  • Radiopacity can be customized.
  • Option for an adhesive layer available
  • Manufactured according to ISO 10993 standards.
  • Registered with the FDA: MAF-46
  • 4:1 Shrink Ratio

Product Dimensions RAYCHEM MT5000 Shrink Tubing

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

Type Size Inside Diameter Before Shrink Inside Diameter After Shrink Wall Thickness (min) Wall Thickness (max)
MT5000-3/64 3/64 1.17mm 0.58mm 0.33mm 0.48mm
MT5000-1/16 1/16 1.60mm 0.79mm 0.35mm 0.50mm
MT5000-3/32 3/32 2.36mm 1.17mm 0.43mm 0.58mm
MT5000-1/8 1/8 3.18mm 1.58mm 0.43mm 0.58mm
MT5000-3/16 3/16 4.75mm 2.36mm 0.43mm 0.58mm
MT5000-1/4 1/4 6.35mm 3.18mm 0.56mm 0.71mm
MT5000-3/8 3/8 9.53mm 4.75mm 0.56mm 0.71mm
MT5000-1/2 1/2 12.70mm 6.35mm 0.56mm 0.71mm
MT5000-3/4 3/4 19.05mm 9.53mm 0.69mm 0.84mm

Order information MT5000

Standard colors: Black (-0), Transparent (-X), and Blue (-6)


Non-Standard colors: White (-9), Red (-2), Yellow (-4), and Green (-5)


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


Packaging: On plastic spools, double-wrapped


Order description: Specify product name, size, and color (e.g., MT5000-1/4-0).

Specify MT5000A for adhesive-coated sleeve (special order)

Certifications/Approvals

Series Material Raychem
MT5000 USP Class VI MT5000 SCD
MT5000A USP Class VI MT5000A SCD

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