Published: May 31, 2016
Shelf-Life Recommendations
The following information below lists the maximum accepted shelf-life period for Zippertubing® products from the date of manufacture when stored at a temperature of 72 ºF (22 ºC), 50 % R.H. and not exposed to direct sunlight. Storage conditions other than those stated above may result in a shorter shelf-life. Materials should only be purchased in quantities such that all materials are consumed prior to the material exceeding its recommended shelf-life.
Shelf-life and service life are two different issues and should not be confused. Service life can be expected to be far longer than the shelf-life. It is impossible to accurately define service life as it will vary with the material type and severity of the application.
| Extruded Films | |
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| Shelf-Life | Materials |
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63-10 63-20 |
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| Coated Fabrics | |
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| Shelf-Life | Materials |
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DVH-20 DVH-40 FRC-15 PVL-10 VNH-23 NET-30 |
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PTG-5 RPU-17 SRFG-32 TREVIRA |
| Hi Temp > 260°c | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Materials |
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ALHTG-65 ALR-550 |
| Moderate Temp < 260°c | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Materials |
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ALP-500 ALS-5 ALSR-15 SAM-1000 ALK-19 |
| Mesh Shielding | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Materials |
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SHX-2-SnCuFe SHX-4-SnCuFe SHX-2-SS SHX-4-SS |
| Foil Shielding | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Materials |
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SH1-Laminate |
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SH1-Foil-Shielding |
| Cloth Shielding | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Materials |
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Z-3250-CN Z-5080-CN Z-7200-C |
| Adhesive Tapes | |
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| Shelf-Life | Materials |
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Plasticizer Resistant Electrically Conductive High Temperature Specialty Surface PFR-8235 |
| Pressure Tracks | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Materials |
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D-Track-LT R-Track Z-Track (PVC) EZ-Track (PVC) |
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Z-Track (FEP) Z-Track (PFR) EZ-Track (TPU) |
| Hook-and-Loop | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Materials |
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NYLON POLYESTER ARAMID |
| Pull Thru Sleeving | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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Z flex® (63) Z flex® (PVL) Z flex® (VNH) ZTT |
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Z flex® (PFR) |
| Heat Shrink Wrap | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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PRT PRT (CLEAR) PRT-ES (100) PRT-ES (135) PRT (Transition) |
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Z-Block (100) Z-Block (135) |
| Lightweight Jacketing | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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Z-Wrap (PVL) Z-Wrap (DVH) |
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Connector Cover Snap-Grip® |
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Zip-On-RPU |
| Shielding Tapes & Wraps | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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ZT-Shield (3250) Z-3250-Tape Z-Foil Zip-Mesh (Al) Zip-Mesh (Cu) Z-Shield (3250) Z-Shield (2L) Z-Shield (5080) |
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Connector Cover (Shielded) |
| EMI Shielding Heat Shrink | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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PRT-1553 (100) PRT-1553 (135) PRT-S (3250) PRT-S (7200) |
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Shrink-N-Shield (2:1) Shrink-N-Shield (3:1) Shrink-N-Shield (4:1) Shrink-N-Shield (2X) Shrink-N-Shield (FE) Shrink-N-Shield (HW) Shrink-N-Shield (PVDF) Shrink-N-Shield (TW) |
| Thermal Management Sleeving and Jackets | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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Insuflect (650) |
| Thermal Wraps & Heat Reflective Tapes | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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Heat-Wrap ZT-Tape |
| Moored/Towed Cable Fairings | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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MCF-10 (Z-Track) TCF-20 (Z-Track) |
| EMI Jackets & Expandable Sleeves | |
|---|---|
| Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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Flex-Shield (HP) Snap-Grip® (AL) Zipper-Mesh (63) Zipper-Mesh (PVL) Zipper-Mesh (VNH) |
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Zipper-Mesh Zipper-Mesh (PFR) |
