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Electrical Component Parameter Reference

An open technical reference for electrical component types, their applications, and selection parameters.

This material is also available in PL and RU.

Device description

Solder Seal Heat Shrink Connector

Sealed conductor splice combining a heat-shrink sleeve, integrated solder preform and sealing elements.

A solder-seal heat-shrink connector combines electrical contact formation, mechanical support and environmental sealing in one component.

During uniform heating, the outer polymer sleeve shrinks around the conductors, the solder ring melts and wets the conductor strands, and thermoplastic sealant rings close the ends of the sleeve.

Key parameters include solder alloy and melting temperature, minimum and maximum recovery temperature, inner diameter before and after recovery, shrink ratio and the number of sealing rings.

Selection should consider conductor diameter and cross-section range, conductor material, permissible installation temperature, required sealing performance and operating environment. Installation requires controlled heating of the complete splice.

Components in this subcategory

Solder-seal heat-shrink splice connectors for sealed conductor joints.

Available parameters

Solder Seal Heat Shrink Connector

76 parameters
General3
Product Series

Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.

Application

Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.

Intended Use

Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.

Dimensions8
Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.

Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.

Depthmm

External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.

Lengthmm

External linear dimension of the product along its longitudinal direction or principal length axis.

Thicknessmm

Dimension of a material, part, or product between two opposite surfaces, measured in the thickness direction.

Diametermm

Transverse dimension of a product or its circular element measured through the centre between opposite points of the circumference.

Heat-Shrink Unrecovered Inner Diametermm

Nominal internal diameter of the heat-shrink sleeve before free recovery.

Heat-Shrink Recovered Inner Diametermm

Nominal internal diameter of the heat-shrink sleeve after free recovery.

Materials and Finish12
Current-Carrying Part Material

Primary material of the internal current-carrying part, bridge, busbar, or other conductive element of the product.

Current-Carrying Part Material Grade

Grade, alloy designation, or other declared material designation of the main current-carrying part.

Current-Carrying Part Plating

Metallic plating of the principal current-carrying part, different from its base material.

Surface Finish

Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.

Coating Thicknessµm

Thickness of the coating layer applied to the surface of the product or one of its parts.

Insulated

Indicates whether functional or protective electrical insulation is provided over all or part of the conductive surface of the product.

Insulation Material

Primary electrical insulation material applied to or integrated with the conductive part of the product.

Insulation Color

Color of the primary electrical insulation layer surrounding the conductor.

Insulation Coverage

Extent of electrical insulation coverage over the conductive part of the product.

Halogen-Free

Indicates whether the product material is classified as halogen-free according to the characteristics declared by the manufacturer.

Flame-Retardant Material

Indicates whether the product material has properties that reduce its ability to ignite and propagate flame.

Solder Alloy

Manufacturer-declared solder alloy or solder composition used by the integrated solder preform.

Electrical Parameters12
Rated VoltageV

Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.

Maximum Operating VoltageV

Maximum voltage at which continuous operation of the product is permitted under the conditions declared by the manufacturer.

Rated CurrentA

Current assigned to the product by the manufacturer for the declared operating and thermal conditions.

Rated Insulation VoltageV

Voltage with reference to which the product's insulation clearances and dielectric properties are specified.

Dielectric Test VoltageV

Test voltage applied to verify the dielectric strength of the product insulation.

Nominal Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Manufacturer-declared nominal conductor cross-section assigned to the relevant connection system.

Minimum Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Minimum conductor cross-section permitted by the connection system within its general conductor-size range.

Maximum Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Maximum conductor cross-section permitted by the connection system within its general conductor-size range.

Supported Conductor Material

Conductor materials for which the specified terminals and connection methods are designed.

Supported Conductor Class

Conductor construction classes permitted by the product's electrical connection system.

Conductor Connection Type

Conductor connection methods supported by the specified terminals or connection elements.

Connection Contact ResistancemΩ

Declared electrical contact resistance of a connection point where one common value applies to equivalent connections.

Protection and Safety5
IP Rating

Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.

Flammability Class

Classification of a material according to its ability to ignite, sustain combustion, and cease burning under a specified test.

Self-Extinguishing

Indicates whether the material ceases self-sustained burning after the ignition source is removed under specified conditions.

Water Jet Resistant

Indicates whether the product withstands water jets under the declared test conditions.

Temporary Immersion Resistant

Indicates whether the product permits temporary immersion in water under the declared conditions.

Environmental Conditions12
Minimum Operating Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum Operating Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Minimum Storage Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Storage Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Corrosion Category

Environmental corrosivity category for which resistance of the product material or protective coating is declared.

Salt Spray Resistanceh

Duration of salt-spray testing withstood by the product or coating under the declared conditions.

Oil Resistant

Indicates whether the product materials retain their declared properties when exposed to the specified oils.

UV Resistant

Indicates whether the material and coating are designed to withstand ultraviolet radiation.

Solder Melting Temperature°C

Nominal melting or activation temperature of the solder alloy used in the connector.

Minimum Heat-Shrink Recovery Temperature°C

Minimum manufacturer-declared sleeve temperature required to achieve the specified heat-shrink recovery.

Maximum Heat-Shrink Recovery Temperature°C

Maximum manufacturer-declared sleeve temperature for the intended heat-shrink installation process where a permitted range is specified.

Chemical Resistance

Groups of chemicals or environments whose effects the product can withstand under the declared conditions.

Special Features9
Connection Point Count

Total number of electrical connection points provided by the product.

Reusable Connection

Indicates that the electrical connection can be intentionally opened and remade without replacing the connector, under the manufacturer-declared conditions.

Conductor Stripping Required

Indicates whether conductor insulation must be removed before the conductor is inserted or terminated in the connector.

Conductor Entry Count

Number of separate conductor insertion entries provided by the termination accessory.

Heat-Shrinkable

Indicates that the insulation or sealing sleeve is designed to shrink when heated during installation.

Shrink Ratio

Manufacturer-declared free-recovery shrink ratio of a heat-shrinkable insulating or sealing component, expressed as a numeric ratio such as 2 for 2:1.

Adhesive-Lined

Indicates that the heat-shrink or insulating sleeve contains an internal adhesive or sealant layer activated during installation.

Solder Ring Present

Indicates that the heat-shrink splice connector contains an integrated solder preform or solder ring intended to form the electrical joint during heating.

Sealant Ring Count

Number of integrated thermoplastic sealant rings used to seal the ends of the heat-shrink splice sleeve.

Standards and Compliance9
Primary Product Standard

Primary normative document or standard according to which the manufacturer classifies or assesses the product.

Additional Standards

Additional normative documents and standards declared by the manufacturer as applicable to the product.

UL Listed

Indicates whether the product has a declared UL Listed certification or recognition status.

UL Recognized

Indicates whether the product has a declared UL Recognized certification or recognition status.

CSA Certified

Indicates whether the product has a declared CSA certification or recognition status.

RoHS Compliant

Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.

REACH Compliant

Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.

UL 486C Compliant

Manufacturer-declared compliance with UL 486C requirements for splicing wire connectors where applicable.

UL 486D Compliant

Manufacturer-declared compliance with UL 486D requirements for sealed wire connector systems where applicable.

Logistics6
Net Weightkg

Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.

Units per Package

Number of individual products contained in one packaging unit at the specified level.

Packaging Type

Design type of the product's individual or transport packaging.

Country of Origin

Country of origin of the goods declared for customs or commercial purposes.

HS Code

Commodity code under the international Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

Combined Nomenclature Code

Commodity code under the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union.