Single wall heat shrink for EV applications

Single wall heat shrink for EV applications (EVSW) : superior high voltage protection for maximum performance

The Acceleration of Electric vehicles into the everyday lives continues to drive technology changes and challenges to maintain the optimum level of performance, reliability, and safety. Electric vehicles require components to operate at high temperatures and high voltage, not to propagate burning, and help the identification of circuitry. The new EVSW tubing from TE meets the unique challenges of EV applications, delivering a heat shrink tube specifically designed for use to insulate and protect conductive components and cables to ensure operational steadfastness and reliability.

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Overview

As governments around the world pass stronger emission standards, the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow. This trend, in turn, leads to the rapid increase in the use of large gauge wire and cables. Therefore, proper protection of high voltage cable and connection requires a high-performing, highly engineered solution. TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and electronic components, introduces the new EV Single Wall (EVSW) tubing specifically designed for high voltage applications and safely insulate and protect conductive components and cables.

EV Design Requirements

Features

Meet EV Orange Color
Does not propagate burning as specified in UL224 conducted internally at TE
2:1 shrink ratio
Flexible Design
Robust & lightweight material design
Voltage system: rated for 2500V
Continuous operating temperature: –55°C to 135°C (-67°F to 275°F)

Benefits

Easy identification of higher voltage circuits
Does not propagate burning to support vehicle operators and passengers safety
Can fit both components and cables
Easy to install while maintaining cable flexibility
Achieve lightweight requirements
Deliver optimum thermal stability, electrical resistivity and high voltage performance

Applications

The growing trend in electrification is presenting engineers with challenges from EV. Government initiatives for alternatives to the internal combustion engine are driving a boost in the electrification of vehicles — from personal vehicles to long-haul trucks, delivery vans, farming equipment, and aircraft.