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3M™ Bus Bar Heat Shrink Tubing BBI-8A-50': O.D. 10.29 - 16.43 in, 50 feet per case

  • Part Number BBI-8A-Red-50' Roll
  • 3M ID 7100025928

Use to insulate square, round or rectangular bus bars with a rating of 5 to 35 kV

Tubing has a surge protection BIL rating of 110 to 150 kV

Suitable for copper or aluminum bus bars, metal-enclosed bus bars, metal-clad switchgear and substation switchgear

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Highlights
  • Use to insulate square, round or rectangular bus bars with a rating of 5 to 35 kV
  • Tubing has a surge protection BIL rating of 110 to 150 kV
  • Suitable for copper or aluminum bus bars, metal-enclosed bus bars, metal-clad switchgear and substation switchgear
  • Measures 50-ft x 8.25-in I.D
  • Red polyolefin construction is cross-linked for durability
  • Withstands temperatures of -67 to 230 degrees F (-55 to 110 degrees C)
  • Our tubing is flame retardant for safety
  • ASTM, IEC, ANSI, IEEE Approved and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant
  • Tubing is packages 1 roll per case
  • ASTM, IEC, ANSI, IEEE Approved and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant

3M™ Bus Bar Heat Shrink Tubing BBI-8A is a flame-retardant tubing that provides reliable protection and insulation for 5 to 35 kV-rated applications. The cross-linked polyolefin construction is split- and solvent-resistant while offering good tracking resistance. It offers a tight fit for rectangular, square or round bus bars.

3M™ Bus Bar Heat Shrink Tubing BBI-8A is color-coded for quick and easy identification of the wire. It provides insulation for inline bolted connections of rectangular, square or round bus bars. This tubing has a basic insulation level of 110 kV to withstand harmful surges. It shrinks with industry-standard methods to form an aesthetically appealing insulation cover. It withstands a wide temperature range of -67 to 230 degrees F (-55 to 110 degrees C). ASTM, IEC, ANSI, IEEE Approved and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant.

Typical Properties

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Brands 3M™
Expanded Wall Thickness 0.049 in
Heat Shrink Type Heavy-Duty Heat Shrink Tubing
Inner Diameter After Shrink (Metric) 26.137 cm²
Inner Diameter Before Shrink (Metric) 41.732 cm²
Material Cross-linked Polyolefin
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) 110 ℃
Maximum Recovered Tubing I. D. 3.18 in
Minimum Expanded Tubing I. D. 8.25 in
Operating Temperature (Celsius) -55 °C to 110 °C
Operating Temperature Range (Celsius) -55 °C to 110 °C
Outside Diameter (Bar Circumference) 10.29 - 16.43 inch
Overall Length (Metric) 15.24 Meter
Product Color Orange, Red
Product Type Bus Bar Tubing
Recovered Wall Thickness 0.128 in
Rectangular Size (5 x 1/4) to (5 x 3/4) Inch (for 35 kV)
Round Size (Diameter) See Sizing Chart on Data Sheet
Shape Rectangular, Round, Square
Shrink Ratio Variable
20 of 26
Manufacturing Origin: USA

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