
Identification
Heat Shrinkable Identification Marker Sleeves
ARTL

Technical Data
Properties | Test Method | Typical Values |
Physical Performance | ||
Operating Temperature (°C) | -55 to 135 | |
Tensile Strength (MPa) | UL 224 | ≥ 10.3 |
Elongation (%) | UL 224 | ≥ 200 |
Flexibility | -55°C, 4hrs | No Cracking |
Heat Shock | UL 224 (250°C, 4 hrs) | No Cracking/Dripping |
Electrical Performance | ||
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm) | ≥ 19.7 | |
Volume Resistance (Ω.cm) | ≥ 1014 | |
Flammability | AMS – DTL – 23053 | < 1 min |
Fluid Resistance | 23°C, 24 hrs | Print Identified |
Tensile Strength (MPa) | ≥ 6.9 | |
Ultimate elongation (%) | ≥ 100 | |
RoHS (ppm) | IEC 62321 (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr6) | < 200 |
Print Performance | ||
UL 224 | 50 Rubber erasure | Identification |
MIL – M – 81531 – 4.6.2 | 50 Rubber erasure | Identification |
MIL – STD – 202 | 30 Rubber erasure | Identification |

Description
ARTL is a range of commercial identification marker sleeves manufactured of flame retarded, halogen free radiation cross-linked heat shrinkable polyolefin. The marker sleeves are designed to be printed by computer driven heavy duty dot matrix thermal transfer & laser printers and printing is permanent immediately after printing.
Features
- Shrink Ratio 3:1
- RoHS compliant
- Flame retardant
- Halogen free
- Permanent identification
- Computer printable, reduces errors & saves time and cost
- Colours – Yellow
- Quick recovery for heat sensitive components
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Withstands exposure to cleaning solvents & other industrial fluids
- ACPIT – Continuous identification heatshrinkable tubing on reëls for more cost effective printing
lllllllllllllll– White on demand
Applications
- Identification and marking of cable, wire tools and hoses


Dimensions
Product | Inside Diameter (mm) |
Flat Width (w) mm |
Recommended | Standard Pack | |
Supplied (min) | Recovered (max) | As Supplied | Range (mm) | Qty. Pcs | |
ARTL2.4/1YL – 50 | 2.4 | 0.80 | 3.77 | 0.9 – 2.00 | 250 |
ARTL3.2/1YL – 50 | 3.2 | 1.07 | 5.03 | 1.10 – 2.70 | 250 |
ARTL4.8/2YL – 50 | 4.8 | 1.60 | 7.54 | 1.80 – 4.10 | 250 |
ARTL6.4/2YL – 50 | 6.4 | 2.11 | 10.05 | 2.30 – 5.50 | 250 |
ARTL9.5/3YL – 50 | 9.5 | 3.20 | 14.92 | 3.50 – 8.00 | 250 |
ARTL12.7/4YL – 50 | 12.7 | 4.20 | 19.95 | 4.70 – 10.8 | 250 |
ARTL19.1/6YL – 50 | 19.1 | 6.35 | 30.00 | 7.00 – 16.3 | 250 |
ARTL25.4/8YL – 50 | 25.4 | 8.46 | 39.90 | 9.30 – 21.6 | 250 |
ARTL38.1/13YL 50 | 38.1 | 12.70 | 59.85 | 13.0 – 33.5 | 250 |
ARTL50.8/17YL – 50 | 50.8 | 16.90 | 79.79 | 17.0 – 48.0 | 250 |
74 Technology Crescent, Klipriver Business Park, Klipriver
Tel: 011 868 3783 Fax: 011 868 3773
E-mail: office@airshrinksa.co.za Website: www.cip-airshrink.co.za

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Identification
Heat Shrinkable Identification Marker Sleeves
AHNF

Technical Data
Properties | Test Method | Typical Values | |
Material | Thermally Stable Crosslinked Polyolefin | ||
Operating Temperature (°C) | -55 to 125 | ||
Tensile Strength (MPa) | Before Ageing | MIL-DTL-23053E
IS037, ASTM D471 (168hrs, 158°C) |
≥ 10.3 |
After Ageing | ≥ 6.9 | ||
Ultimate Elongation (%) | Before Ageing | MIL-DTL-23053E
IS037, ASTM D471 (168hrs, 158°C) |
≥ 200 |
After Ageing | ≥ 100 | ||
Heat Shock | 4 hrs, 225°C | No Cracks, Flowing or Dripping | |
Low Temperature Flexibility | 1 hr, -30°C | No Cracking | |
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm) | Before Ageing | MIL-DTL-230S3E
IS037, ASTM D471 |
≥ 19.7 |
After Ageing | ≥ 15.8 | ||
Volume Resistivity (Ω.cm) | IEC93 | ≥ 1014 | |
Flammability | NFF16-101/I2F2, AMS DTL 23053/5 UI94 – 2013 Section 8 |
Pass V-0 | |
Voltage Withstand (V) | MIL-DTL-23053E, IS037, ASTM-D471 (168hrs, 158°C) |
2500V, 60Sec – Pass | |
Min. Shrink Temperature (°C) | 85 | ||
Water Absorption (%) | ASTM 570 (24hrs, 23°C) | ≤ 1 | |
Corrosion | 24 hrs, 23°C (16hrs, 150°C) | Pass | |
Oxygen Index % | NFF16-101/I2 | ≥ 32 | |
Index of Flamability (%) | NFF16-101/F2 | ≤ 40 |

Description
AHNF is a flattened heat shrinkable ladder/rail type marker sleeve manufactured from a halogen free flame retardant radiation cross-linked polyolefin material. This coupled with its low smoke and low toxic fume emissions make the product suitable for use on wire and cable harnesses in confined spaces and where possible fire hazards pose a significant risk to human life. Printing is easy by means of a thermal transfer or laser printer.
Features
- Halogen free
- Shrink Ratio 3:1
- RoHS compliant
- Flame retardant
- Marking is permanent
- Meets MIL-STD-202F method 215J, SAE-AS81531
- Colours – Yellow
- Perforated versions on demand
- Quick recovery and can be used on heat sensitive components
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- High resistance to cleaning solvents and other industrial fluids
- ACHNF – Continuous identification heat shrinkable tubing on reëls for more cost effective printing
llllllllllllllr– White on demand
Applications
- Wire harness identification in sensitive applications such as mass transit, marine and industrial installations


Dimensions
Product | Inside Diameter (mm) | Flat Width (w) mm | Wall Thickness (mm) |
Standard Pack |
||
Supplied (min) | Recovered (max) | As Supplied | Supplied | Recovered | Qty. Pcs | |
AHNF1.6/YL – 50 – 3 | 2.00 | 0.53 | 3.7 | 0.24 | 0.52 | 250 |
AHNF2.4/YL – 50 – 3 | 2.79 | 0.79 | 5.0 | 0.24 | 0.57 | 250 |
AHNF3.2/YL – 50 – 3 | 3.64 | 1.06 | 6.3 | 0.24 | 0.61 | 250 |
AHNF4.8/YL – 50 – 3 | 5.26 | 1.59 | 8.9 | 0.25 | 0.67 | 250 |
AHNF6.4/YL – 50 – 3 | 6.92 | 2.36 | 11.5 | 0.25 | 0.71 | 250 |
AHNF9.5/YL – 50 – 3 | 10.2 | 3.18 | 16.7 | 0.26 | 0.77 | 250 |
AHNF12.7/YL – 50 – 3 | 13.5 | 4.75 | 21.8 | 0.27 | 0.80 | 250 |
AHNF19/YL – 50 – 3 | 20.1 | 6.35 | 32.2 | 0.28 | 0.84 | 250 |
AHNF25/YL – 50 – 3 | 26.7 | 8.47 | 42.5 | 0.28 | 0.86 | 250 |
AHNF38/YL- 50-3 | 39.8 | 12.9 | 63.2 | 0.29 | 0.89 | 250 |
AHNF50/YL -50-3 | 53.0 | 17.2 | 83.9 | 0.29 | 0.90 |
250 |
AHNF76/YL – 50 – 3 | 79.4 | 25.8 | 125.3 | 0.29 | 0.92 |
250 |
74 Technology Crescent, Klipriver Business Park, Klipriver
Tel: 011 868 3783 Fax: 011 868 3773
E-mail: office@airshrinksa.co.za Website: www.cip-airshrink.co.za

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Identification
Heat Shrinkable Identification Marker Sleeves
AHMS

Technical Data
Properties | Test Method | Typical Values | |
Material | Thermally Stable Crosslinked Polyolefin | ||
Operating Temperature (°C) | -55 to 135 | ||
Tensile Strength (MPa) | AMS-DTL-23053 : 1999 4.6.13 ASTM D 638-08, AMS-DTL- 23053/6 : 1999 |
17.0 | |
Ultimate Elongation (%) | Before Ageing | AMS-DTL-23053 : 1999 4.6.13 ASTM D 638-08 | 567 |
After Ageing | 566 | ||
Heat Shock | AMS-DTL-23053 : 1999 4.6.8 MIL-DTL-23053/5C : 1996 (4hrs, 225°C) |
No Cracks, Flowing or Dripping | |
Low Temperature Flexibility | AMS-DTL-23053 : 1999 4.6.7.1 AMS-DTL23053/6 : 1999 (4hrs, -30°C) |
No Cracking | |
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm) | ASTM D2671-09 AMS-DTL 23053/6 : 1999 |
34.48 | |
Volume Resistivity (Ω.cm) | IEC92 | ≥ 1014 | |
Flammability | AMS-DTL-23053 : 1900 4.6.14, ASTM D2671-09 AMS-DTI-23053/6 : 1999 (2min, 200°C) UL94-2013 Section 8 |
Pass V-0 | |
Oil Resistance | SAE AS81531 : 1998 4.6.2 Transformer & Hydraulic Oil (24hrs, 24°C) |
Pass. Printing was uniform. clear easily identfied at 356mm | |
Min. Shrink Temperature (°C) | 120 | ||
Water Absorption (%) | AMS-DTL-23053 : 1999 4.6 ASTM-DS70-98 (2005) AMS-DTL-23053/6 : 1999 (24hrs, 23°C) |
0.09 |
Fluid Resistance: Tests conducted using brake fluid and unleaded petrol
Description
AHMS is a military grade flattened heat shrinkable ladder/rail type marker sleeve designed to offer outstanding resistance to oil, especially long-term exposure at high temperatures. AHMS is manufactured from UV and thermally stable flame retardant radiation crosslinked polyolefin material which is also RoHS compliant. Printing is easy by means of a thermal transfer or laser printer.
Features
- Outstanding resistance to fluids and oils, including JP-8 aviation fuel oil
- RoHS compliant
- Flame retardant
- UV Stable
- Meets AMS-DTL 23053/6 Classes 1 and 3, SAE AS 81531, MIL-STD-202F method 215J and NFF 00608 Class A and H
- Printing has excellent abrasive resistance, even if contamination is encountered prior to shrinking
- Shrink Ratio 3:1
- Colours – Yellow
- Perforated versions on demand
- ACHMS – Continuous identification heatshrinkable tubing on reëls for more cost effective printing
- Identification requirements in military/defence, aerospace and marine applications
lllllllllllllll– White on demand
Applications


Dimensions
Product | Inside Diameter (mm) |
Flat Width (w) mm |
Wall Thickness (mm) | Standard Pack | ||
Supplied (min) | Recovered (max) | As Supplied | Supplied | Recovered | Qty. Pcs. | |
AHMS1.6/YL – 50 – 3 | 2.00 | 0.53 | 3.7 | 0.24 | 0.52 | 250 |
AHMS2.4/YL – 50 – 3 | 2.79 | 0.79 | 5.0 | 0.24 | 0.57 | 250 |
AHMS3.2/YL – 50 – 3 | 3.64 | 1.06 | 6.3 | 0.24 | 0.61 | 250 |
AHMS4.8/YL – 50 – 3 | 5.26 | 1.59 | 8.9 | 0.25 | 0.67 | 250 |
AHMS6.4/YL – 50 – 3 | 6.92 | 2.36 | 11.5 | 0.25 | 0.71 | 250 |
AHMS9.5/YL – 50 – 3 | 10.2 | 3.18 | 16.7 | 0.26 | 0.77 | 250 |
AHMS12.7/YL – 50 – 3 | 13.5 | 4.75 | 21.8 | 0.27 | 0.80 | 250 |
AHMS19/YL – 50 – 3 | 20.1 | 6.35 | 32.2 | 0.28 | 0.84 | 250 |
AHMS25/YL – 50 – 3 |
26.7 |
8.47 |
42.5 |
0.28 |
0.86 |
250 |
AHMS38/YL – 50 – 3 | 39.8 | 12.9 | 63.2 | 0.29 | 0.89 | 250 |
AHMS50/YL – 50 – 3 | 53.0 | 17.2 | 83.9 | 0.29 | 0.90 | 250 |
AHMS76/YL – 50 – 3 | 79.4 | 25.8 | 125.3 | 0.29 | 0.92 | 250 |
74 Technology Crescent, Klipriver Business Park, Klipriver
Tel: 011 868 3783 Fax: 011 868 3773
E-mail: office@airshrinksa.co.za Website: www.cip-airshrink.co.za
