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.
If a material is found to have exceeded the recommended shelf-life date, review the Zippertubing® Shelf-Life Re-certification document for procedures to determine if the material life can be extended.
All materials which utilize a (PSA) adhesive closure shall have the base material shelf-life value stated left reduced to 12 months. Refer to the Zippertubing® Shelf-life Re-certification procedure for a method to extend shelf life.
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 |
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Shelf-Life | Materials |
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ALHTG-65 ALR-550 |
Moderate Temp < 260°c | |
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Shelf-Life | Materials |
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ALP-500 ALS-5 ALSR-15 SAM-1000 ALK-19 |
Mesh Shielding |
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Shelf-Life | Materials |
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SHX-2-SnCuFe SHX-4-SnCuFe SHX-2-SS SHX-4-SS |
Foil Shielding |
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Shelf-Life | Materials |
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SH1-Laminate |
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SH1-Foil-Shielding |
Cloth Shielding |
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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 |
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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 |
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Shelf-Life | Materials |
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NYLON POLYESTER ARAMID |
Pull Thru Sleeving | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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Insuflect (650) |
Thermal Wraps & Heat Reflective Tapes |
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Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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Heat-Wrap ZT-Tape |
Moored/Towed Cable Fairings |
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Shelf-Life | Proven Solutions |
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MCF-10 (Z-Track) TCF-20 (Z-Track) |
EMI Jackets & Expandable Sleeves |
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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) |