
Special Products
Hot Melt Tape
AHT25

Technical Data
Properties | Typical Values |
Material | (EVA) ethylenevinylacetate |
Melting Point (°C) | > 95 |
Operating Temp. (°C) | -50 to 105 |
Thickness (mm) | 0.25 |
Width (mm) | 25 |
Length on roll (m) | 50 |

Description
AHT25 is a hot melt tape that melts and flows when heated.
Features
- Excellent environmental seal
- RoHS compliant
- Halogen Free
- Clear / transparent colour
Applications
- Suitable for use with heatshrink and moulds
- Any application that requires sealing against moisture and dust

Self Amalgamating Tape
ASM18

Technical Data
Properties | Typical Values |
Electrical resistivity (Ω/cm) | 1014 |
Dielectric power factor (%) | 0.3 |
Dielectric strength (kV) | 25 |
Tensile Strength (kg/mm) | 0.2 |
Elongation at break (%) | 600 |
Thickness (mm) | 0.75 |
Width (mm) | 18 |
Length (Roll) (m) | 10 |
Description
ASM18 Self-amalgamating synthetic rubber (polysobutylene) tape is non sticky but bonds to itself within hours. This forms a homogeneous moulding which is waterproof & electrically insulating. To apply, remove the separator film & gently stretch, wrap with a 50% overlap.
Features
- Sealing, insulating & waterproofing
- Water, ozone & corona resistant
- Suitable for use in HV & MV applications
- High dielectric strength
- Forms stable, long lasting joint
- Excellent UV resistance
- For in & outdoor applications
Applications
- Waterproofing of power cable joints
- Corrosion protection if wrapped onto metal pipes
- Temporary repairs to waterhose and pipe leaks
- Soft non-slip handgrip in sports racquets and bicycles
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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Special Products
Mastic Tape

Technical Data
Properties | Test Methods | Typical Values | ||
AYSM | ARAM | ABFM/AGFM | ||
Density (g/m³) | ASTM D792 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
Tensile Strength (MPa) | ASTM D638 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Ultimate elongation (%) | ASTM D638 | >1000 | >1000 | > 1000 |
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm) | IEC 250 | ≥ 15 | ≥ 10 | ≥ 15 |
Dielectric Constant | IEC 250 | 10-15 | 3 | 2-3 |
Volume Resistance (Ω.cm) | ASTM D527 | 109 – 1012 | 1013 | 1013 |
50Hz Loss Factor(tqo) | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | |
Service Temp. (max) (°C) | -20 to +90 | -20 to +90 | -40 to +90 | |
Adhesive & self-amalgamation | Good | Good | Good |
Dimensions
Product | Description | Size (mm) |
AYSM-150 | Yellow Stress Relief | 1.5 x 25 x150 |
AYSM-500 | Yellow Stress Relief | 1.5 x 25 x500 |
ARAM-500 | Red Anti-Track | 1.5 x 25 x 500 |
ARAM-1000 | Red Anti-Track | 2.5 x 30 x 1000 |
ABFM-1200 | Black Sealing / Filler | 2.5 x 35 x 1200 |
AGFM-1500 | Grey Sealing / Filler | 2.5 x 35 x 1500 |
NOTE: Box optional for ABFM & AGFM
Description
AYSM
Yellow stress relief void filling mastic is used on connectors and at screen cuts when doing medium voltage(MV) joints and termination installations.
Features include excellent adhesive and sealing capabilities, weather resistance, anti-aging, mildew, chemical resistance and excellent dielectric properties.
ARAM
Red anti-track mastic is used in MV termination installations to ensure a watertight seal on breakout boots, anti-track tubing and on lugs.
Features include excellent adhesive and sealing capabilities, weather resistance, anti-aging, mildew, chemical resistance and excellent dielectric properties.
ABFM & AGFM
Grey & black butyl self amalgamating sealing mastic is suitable for LV and MV applications. It is used for sealing and waterproofing of electrical installations such as joints and terminations, as well as in telekom installations.
Features include excellent adhesive, sealing, electrical and anti-aging properties and is UV resistance.

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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Special Products
Rubber Based Mastic Putty/Tape
ABFMR

Technical Data
Properties | Test Methods | Typical Values |
Tensile Strength (MPa) | ASTM D1000 | 0.1 |
Ultimate elongation (%) | ASTM D1000 | ≥ 1000 |
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm) | ASTM D1000 | ≥ 15 |
Dielectric Constant | IEC 250 | 2-3 |
Insulation Resistance (Ω) | ASTM D1000 | 1 x106 |
Operating Temp. (°C) | -40 to +90 | |
Copper Corrosion | None |
Dimensions
Product | Description | Size (mm) |
ABFMR-1500 | Black Void Filling Insulation Putty |
3.2 x 38 x 1500 |
Description
ABFMR self amalgamating void filling and insulation putty tape is suitable for use in various low voltage & medium voltage applications. To apply, stretch and wrap (or mould) around the application, 50% overlap is recommended for best results. The product is suitable for sealing and water proofing of electrical installations such as joints and terminations, telekom installations as well as to allow for a smoother finish when applied to an irregular shape.
Features
- Excellent self amalgamating and sealing properties
- Easy filling of irregular shapes
- Suitable for use up to 600V
- Soft and pliable
- Non corrosive with good ageing properties
Applications
- Moisture block in LV heatshrink joints
- Preventing moisture from entering MV joints and terminations
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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Special Products
Heat Shrinkable Cable End Caps
AEC

Technical Data
Properties | Test Methods | Typical Values |
Operating Temperature (°C) | IEC 216 | – 55 to 110 |
Tensile (MPa) | ASTM D 638 | > 14 |
Elongation (%) | ASTM D 638 | > 400 |
Aged Elongation (%) | 150°C x 168hrs | > 300 |
Volume Resistance (Ω.cm) | IEC 93 | 1014 |
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm) | IEC 243 | > 15 |

Description
AEC are adhesive lined cross-linked polyolefin end caps. The hot melt adhesive retains flexibility after recovery and ensure a watertight seal when applied to either power or telecom cable ends.
Features
- Shrink Ratio 2 : 1
- Operating temperature – 55 to 110°C
- UV stable
- Flexible water seal
- Colour – Black
- Shrink temperature 120°C
- Adhesive lined
Applications
- Sealing ends of power and telecom cables
- Capping of hydraulic and pneumatic tubes to prevent ingress of both dust and moisture


Dimensions
Product |
Inside Diameter (mm) |
Wall Thickness Recovered (mm) |
Cable Diameter (mm) | |
Supplied | Recovered | |||
AEC14/5 | 14 | 5 | 2.0 | 5 – 12 |
AEC25/8 | 25 | 8 | 2.3 | 10 – 20 |
AEC40/15 | 40 | 15 | 3.0 | 18 -32 |
AEC55/26 | 55 | 26 | 3.3 | 28 – 48 |
AEC75/36 | 75 | 36 | 3.5 | 45 – 70 |
AEC100/50 | 100 | 50 | 4.0 | 55 – 90 |
AEC120/60 | 120 | 60 | 4.0 | 65 – 110 |
AEC145/60 | 145 | 60 | 4.0 |
65 – 138 |
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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Special Products
Wrap Around – Cable Repair Sleeve
ACRS

Technical Data
Properties | Test Methods | Typical Values |
Tensile (MPa) | UL 224 | > 14 |
Elongation (%) | UL 224 | > 300 |
Heat Ageing: Tensile (MPa) : Elongation (%) |
UL 224 (135°C x 168 hrs) |
> 10 > 150 |
Water Absorption (%) | ISO 62 | < 0.15 |
Eccentricity (%) | UL 224 | < 30 |
Mould Resistance | ASTM D638 G21 | No Growth |
ESCR | ASTM D 1693 (50°C) | No Cracking |
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm) | ASTM D 2671 | > 20 |
Volume Resistivity | ASTM D 257 |
Description
ACRS is a wrap-around sleeve which provides fast and convenient way to repair both power and telecom cables. The hot melt adhesive lining ensures a water proof seal.
Features
- Shrink Ratio 3 : 1
- Thermochromic heat activated paint
- Operating temperature – 35 to 105°C
- Excellent impact and abrasion resistance
- Excellent environmental crack and UV resistance
- Colour – Black
- Minimum shrink temperature 120°C
Applications
- Permanent sheath repairs on both power and telecom cables
- Temporary repairs to low pressure gas lines
- Temporary repairs to low pressure water and sewerage pipes

Dimensions
Product | Inside Diameter (mm) | Wall Thickness Recovered (mm) | Standard Length (mm) | |
Supplied | Recovered | |||
ACRS50/15 | 50 | 15 | 3.0 | 1000 |
ACRS75/22 | 75 | 22 | 3.2 | 1000 |
ACRS105/30 | 105 | 30 | 3.5 | 1000 |
ACRS146/38 | 146 | 38 | 3.5 | 1000 |
ACRS188/55 | 188 | 55 | 3.5 |
1000 |
Eccentricity < 30% as per UL 224
Tolerances on size id’s and wall thickness allow 15% on above values
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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Special Products
Expandable Braided Sleeving
NYLON – ABSN

Technical Data
Product | Typical Values |
Material | Polyamide 6.6 |
Operating Temp. (°C) | -60 to 160 |
Melting Point (°C) | 256 |
Flammability | VW-1 |
Colour | Black |

Description
ABSN Polyamide 6.6 braided sleeving is highly flexible and offers exceptional abrasion resistance. Its uniquely shaped monofilament construction makes this sleeving ideal for use on rough & uneven applications & surfaces.
Nylon also offers a high degree of chemical resistance and is RoHS compliant.
Applications
- Ideal for wire harnesses, cable assemblies, air conditioning pipes,automotive fluid pipes, aerospace and military applications


Dimensions
Product | Normal Size | Expandable Range | Reël | |
Min | Max | Length (m) | ||
ABSN3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 100 |
ABSN4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 100 |
ABSN5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 100 |
ABSN6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 100 |
ABSN8 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 100 |
ABSN10 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 100 |
ABSN12 | 12 | 8 | 24 | 100 |
ABSN14 | 14 | 9 | 25 | 100 |
ABSN16 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 100 |
ABSN20 | 20 | 14 | 30 | 100 |
ABSN25 | 25 | 18 | 35 | 100 |
ABSN30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 100 |
ABSN35 | 35 | 25 | 55 | 100 |
ABSN40 | 40 | 30 | 60 | 100 |
ABSN50 | 50 | 40 | 80 | 100 |
ABSN60 | 60 | 45 | 95 | 100 |
Note 1: All dimensions in mm
llllllllllll2: Normal Size indicates the flat width
llllllllllll3: To prevent fraying use hot knife tool. P/N AHK1
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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Special Products
Expandable Braided Sleeving
POLYESTER – ABSP

Technical Data
Product | Typical Values |
Material | Polyester (PET) |
Operating Temp. (°C) | -50 to 150 |
Melting Point (°C) | 250 |
Flammability | VW-1 |
Approvals | UL, CSA, PFOS, REACH |
Colour | Black (other colours on request) |


Description
ABSP Polyester sleeving offers good abrasion resistance and is flame retardant and halogen free. The more loosely woven construction enables the sleeving to expand to almost 1½ times its size and allows easier installation on cables, hoses, bulky connectors & plugs.
Applications
- Bundling of cables/wiring in electronic applications
- Vehicle Harnesses
- Protection and bundling of tubing and industrial hoses
- Panel/Switchboard manufacturing to route and protect cable, especially where movement is required



Dimensions
Product | Normal Size | Expandable Range | Reël | |
Min | Max | Length (m) | ||
ABSP3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 100 |
ABSP4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 100 |
ABSP5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 100 |
ABSP6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 100 |
ABSP8 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 100 |
ABSP10 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 100 |
ABSP12 | 12 | 8 | 24 | 100 |
ABSP14 | 14 | 9 | 25 | 100 |
ABSP16 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 100 |
ABSP20 | 20 | 14 | 30 | 100 |
ABSP25 | 25 | 18 | 35 | 100 |
ABSP30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 100 |
ABSP35 | 35 | 25 | 55 | 100 |
ABSP40 | 40 | 30 | 60 | 100 |
ABSP50 | 50 | 40 | 80 | 100 |
ABSP60 | 60 | 45 | 95 | 100 |
Note 1: All dimensions in mm
llllllllllll2: Normal Size indicates the flat width
llllllllllll3: To prevent fraying use hot knife tool. P/N AHK1
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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Special Products
Expandable Braided Sleeving
POLYESTER – HFR

Technical Data
Product | Typical Values |
Material | Polyester |
Operating Temp.(°C) | -50 to 150 |
Melting Point (°C) | 240 (±10 °C) |
Flammability | NF F16-101/102 (I3F1) UL 94 V0 |
Colour | Black |


Description
HFR Polyester expandable braided sleeving offers a high degree of abrasion resistance and is suitable for applications where excellent flame-retardant properties are required. Its uniquely shaped highly expandable monofilament construction makes this sleeving ideal on installations where long lengths are required and where the sleeves needs to be fitted over larger and more bulky connectors and plugs.
Features
- Exceptional abrasion resistance
- Highly flexible with high expansion properties
- Self extinguishing
- Manufactured in ISO 9001 / TS16949 certified facility
- Meets/complies to UL, CSA, RoHS, PFOS, REACH, Halogen Free
Applications
- Ideal for bundling of cables / wiring especially where movement is required / expected
- Protection of industrial hoses and automotive fluid pipes
- Vehicle harnesses
- Railway, aerospace and military applications



Dimensions
Nominal Size (W) | Product | Expandable Range | Reël Length (m) | ||
Inch | mm | Min | Max | ||
1/8″ | 3 | AHFR3 | 1 | 6 | 1000 |
1/4″ | 6 | AHFR6 | 3 | 9 | 500 |
5/16″ | 8 | AHFR8 | 5 | 14 | 350 |
3/8″ | 10 | AHFR10 | 7 | 17 | 350 |
1/2″ | 12 | AHFR12 | 8 | 24 | 300 |
5/8″ | 16 | AHFR16 | 10 | 27 | 250 |
3/4″ | 19 | AHFR19 | 14 | 30 | 200 |
1″ | 25 | AHFR25 | 18 | 35 | 200 |
1-1/4″ | 32 | AHFR32 | 20 | 50 | 150 |
1-1/2″ | 38 | AHFR38 | 30 | 60 | 100 |
1-3/4″ | 45 | AHFR45 | 35 | 75 | 100 |
2″ | 50 | AHFR50 | 40 | 80 | 100 |
2-1/2″ | 64 | AHFR64 | 45 | 105 | 100 |
3″ | 76 | AHFR76 | 64 | 120 | 100 |
Note 1: All dimensions in mm
llllllllllll2: Normal Size indicates the flat width
llllllllllll3: To prevent fraying use hot knife tool AHK1
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
