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IDEAL Industries 46-348 Thermo-Shrink® Heavy-Wall Heat Shrink, 9" Length, 6-1 AWG, 100 Pack

IDEAL Industries 46-348 Thermo-Shrink® Heavy-Wall Heat Shrink, 9" Length, 6-1 AWG, 100 Pack

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Thermo-Shrink® Heavy-Wall Heat Shrink, 9" Length, 6-1 AWG

  • Features

    • Adhesive liner provides complete insulation and protection to electrical splices in above-grade, underground or underwater applications
    • TS-46 irradiated cross-linked polyolefin with 3:1 standard shrink ratio
    • Meets UL 486D, CSA C22.2 No. 198.2, ANSI C119.1, Western Underground Guides Nos. 2.4, 2.5, MIL-DTL-23053/15, IEEE 383 Vertical Flame Test, ANSI C37.20.2, ICEA S-19-8 and NEMA insulation thickness requirements
    • Maximum flame retardancy
    • Rated for 600V, 90°C continuous use

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Cable Management & Identification
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Electrical Sleeves
Pack size (unit):
100
Product Type:
Heat Shrink Tubing

Ideal Industries 46-348 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can IDEAL 46-348 heat shrink be used on a direct-buried or submerged splice?
Yes. The 46-348 Thermo-Shrink heavy-wall tubing has an adhesive liner that seals the splice for above-grade, underground, and underwater use. The adhesive flows as the tube recovers and fills the voids around the conductor and connector, which is what makes it suitable for buried or submerged work rather than just indoor insulating.
2) What wire size does IDEAL 46-348 heat shrink cover?
It's sized for 6 AWG through 1 AWG conductors and the tube is 9 inches long, so it covers a inline splice or lug on feeder-size copper or aluminum. With a 3:1 shrink ratio it recovers down tight over the smaller end of that range, which is how one part number spans 6 to 1 AWG.
3) Is IDEAL 46-348 rated for 600V circuits?
600V with 90 C continuous operating temperature. That covers typical branch and feeder work on 120/208V and 277/480V systems. It is not a medium-voltage product.
4) Does this IDEAL heavy-wall heat shrink meet UL 486D for wet-location splices?
Yes, UL 486D is listed among its approvals, along with CSA C22.2 No. 198.2, ANSI C119.1, MIL-DTL-23053/15, ANSI C37.20.2, ICEA S-19-8, Western Underground Guides Nos. 2.4 and 2.5, the IEEE 383 vertical flame test, and NEMA insulation thickness requirements. That combination is what utility and institutional specs usually call out for sealed underground splices.
5) What is the difference between heavy-wall adhesive-lined heat shrink and standard thin-wall tubing?
Thin-wall tubing is an insulating jacket, nothing more. The 46-348 is heavy-wall TS-46 irradiated cross-linked polyolefin with an internal adhesive, so it does two jobs: mechanical protection over the bulk of a crimped connector, and a moisture seal. If the splice will ever see water, soil, or condensation, the adhesive-lined heavy wall is the one that holds up. For dry indoor control wiring, thin-wall is enough.
6) How many pieces come in IDEAL 46-348?
It ships as a 100-piece pack of the 9 inch, 6-1 AWG tubes. That quantity suits a crew doing repeat splices or an MRO stockroom standardizing on one size; it is not sold as a single tube.
7) Is this heat shrink flame retardant for use inside switchgear or cable tray?
It carries maximum flame retardancy and passes the IEEE 383 vertical flame test, and it meets ANSI C37.20.2, the switchgear standard. That makes it acceptable where a flame-propagation requirement applies to the splice insulation.
8) Do I need a heat gun or will a torch work on IDEAL Thermo-Shrink tubing?
Heavy-wall adhesive-lined polyolefin needs even, sustained heat so the adhesive flows and extrudes slightly from both ends, which is your sign the seal is made. A torch will scorch the 90 C rated polyolefin before the inner adhesive wets out. Use a proper shrink gun or a torch with a diffuser, working the heat around the tube rather than holding it in one place.
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Does the Ideal Industries 46-348 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 46-348 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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