Page 2 SPECIFICATION RW-2017 ISSUE 8
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6.1 Dimensions and Longitudinal Change
The test method shall be as specified in ASTM D 2671.
The length and inside diameter of three 250 mm (10 inch) long specimens of expanded tubing shall be
measured. The specimens shall be recovered and the length and inside diameter of each shall be measured.
The longitudinal change shall be expressed as a percentage of the original length. The minimum and
maximum recovered wall thicknesses shall be determined.
6.2 Tensile Strength and Ultimate Elongation
The test method shall be as specified in ASTM D 638.
For tubing of recovered inside diameter greater than 6.0 mm (0.236 inch), five Type IV dumbbell
specimens shall be tested. For tubing of recovered inside diameter less than or equal to 6.0 mm
(0.236 inch), five specimens 150 mm (6 inches) long shall be tested. Rate of jaw separation shall be
500 10 mm (20 0.5 inches) per minute. The test shall be carried out at a temperature of 23 2C.
7. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY
7.1 Form
The tubing shall be supplied in cut lengths unless otherwise specified.
7.2 Packaging
Packaging shall be in accordance with good commercial practice.
7.3 Marking
Each container of tubing shall be legibly marked with the size, quantity, manufacturer's identification and
batch number.
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SAE-AMS-DTL-23053 Insulation Tubing, Electrical, Heat Shrinkable, General Specification
MIL-STD-104 Limits for Electrical Insulating Color
MIL-H-5606 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum Base, Aircraft, Missile and Ordinance
MIL-PRF-7808 Lubricating Oil
MIL-L-23699 Lubricating Oil
MIL-DTL-83133 Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grade JP-8
A-A-694 5% NaCl
ASTM D 570 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption
ASTM D 638 Standard Test Methods for Tensile Properties of Plastic
ASTM D 792 Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity (Relative Density) and
Density of Plastics by Displacement
ASTM D 876 Standard Test Methods for Non Rigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer Tubing Used for
Electrical Insulation
ASTM D 882 Standard Test Methods for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
ASTM D 2671 Standard Methods of Testing Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Use
ISO 846 Method B Plastics – Evaluation of the Action of Microorganisms