TE Connectivity Raychem MWTM Medium Wall Heat Shrink Tubing (16/5-1500)
Based on the product styling from the Raychem MWTM series documentation, this product is a Raychem MWTM medium wall, heat shrinkable insulation sleeve manufactured by TE Connectivity.
Engineered primarily for low voltage power electrical installations, distribution networks, and control panels, the MWTM 16/5 sleeve provides maximum protection against moisture ingress, environmental weathering, and mechanical abrasion. It pairs a tough cross linked polyolefin material with an internal hot melt thermoplastic adhesive layer to deliver an absolute watertight seal over power cables, joints, and termination lugs.
Key Features
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Advanced Cross Linked Polymer Compound: Fabricated from high performance radiation cross linked polyolefin. This structural formulation ensures it will not melt or flow at elevated operating temperatures, providing robust mechanical strength and structural wear resistance.
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Co Extruded Hot Melt Adhesive Lining: Equipped with an internal thermoplastic adhesive sealant. When shrunk using an industrial propane torch or hot air blower, the adhesive flows into surface scratches and cable gaps to establish a permanent moisture barrier.
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Flexible 3:1 Shrink Ratio: Features an optimal expansion and recovery profile that allows the unrecovered sleeve to pass smoothly over standard terminal fittings, lugs, or connectors and shrink tightly onto smaller cable diameters.
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Excellent Electrical Insulation Properties: Provides a high dielectric strength rating, satisfying international low voltage utility requirements for primary insulation jackets up to 1 kV.
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UV and Weathering Immunity: Highly resistant to continuous outdoor ultra violet (UV) light exposure, chemical splashes, ozone breakdown, and soil alkalis, making it ideal for direct subterranean burial.
Sizing and Dimensions
The MWTM 16/5-1500 model configuration follows standard engineering dimensions tailored for small to medium wiring profiles:
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Minimum Supplied Internal Diameter: 16 mm (unshrunk internal space width)
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Maximum Recovered Internal Diameter: 5 mm (fully recovered tight grip space after heating)
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Total Pre Cut Length: 1500 mm (1.5 meters continuous strip length)
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Product Series | Raychem MWTM (Medium Wall Tubing) |
| Brand / Manufacturer | TE Connectivity |
| Material Base Construction | Cross linked polyolefin (Halogen-free) |
| Inner Protection Mechanism | Co extruded inner lining of thermoplastic hot melt adhesive |
| Shrink Ratio Profile | Approximately 3:1 ratio |
| Voltage Performance Limit | Primary insulation protection up to 1 kV (1000V AC/DC networks) |
| Minimum Shrink Temperature | +120°C (applied with an industrial heat gun or soft propane flame) |
| Continuous Operating Range | From -55°C to +110°C |
| Standard Outer Casing Color | Industrial Black |
| Compliance Approvals | IEC 60684-3-214, CENELEC HD 623, RoHS Compliant |
Applications
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Low Voltage Cable Jointing: Serves as the primary dielectric insulation jacket and environmental moisture seal over inline cable joints up to 1 kV.
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Conductor Sheath Repair: Instantly patches deep insulation scrapes, nicks, and jacket tears on low voltage control or power instrumentation lines.
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Environmental Sealing at Terminal Lugs: Shrunk tightly over the back ends of termination lugs to block moisture from entering the exposed copper strands.
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Industrial Automation Routing: Protects sensor cables, limit switch loops, and actuator power leads inside automated assembly lines against water washdowns and grease exposure.
