BUSBAR INSULATION TUBING (LVIT)

VOLTAGE CLASS 1 kV, APPLICATION Ø 11 - 100 mm

• Compatible with all

other products in the low

voltage insulation range

• Flame retardant

• Continuous operating

temperature rating up

to 105°C

• Suitable for indoor and

outdoor applications

• Good thermal emissivity

and contact with busbars

•

Can be stored indefinitely

at temperatures up to 50°C

• UL approved

KEY FEATURES TE Connectivity’s (TE) Raychem black, medium wall, ﬂame retardant

heat-shrinkable LVIT tubing is suitable for insulating busbars up to 1 kV.

This highly ﬂexible tubing can be used on a variety of curved and bent

busbars of both circular and rectangular cross-section.

TE’s Raychem LVIT tubing can be easily installed in a factory environment

using an oven or in the ﬁeld using a gas torch or hot air. LVIT is

manufactured in UV resistant material, making it suitable for both indoor

and outdoor applications.

LVIT tubing is suitable for both enclosed and exposed busbars and for

connections in switchgear, substations, motor control centers and other

electrical equipment.

Customers can count on consistent, high quality products, driven by TE’s

proven innovation and backed by our extraordinary customer support.

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Busbar Insulation Tubing (LVIT)

PRODUCT SELECTION INFORMATION

Description Rectangular Busbars

L+T (mm)

Round Busbars

D (mm)

min. max. min. max.

LVIT-30/10-A/U-4 17 39 11 25

LVIT-75/25-A/U-4 39 86 27 55

LVIT-100/35-A/U-4 59 117 38 75

LVIT-150/50-A/U-4 86 157 55 100

LVIT-175/70-A/U-4 117 190 75 120

LVIT-235/105-A/U-4 190 280 120 180

Alternate sizes available on request.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Key Material Properties Test Method Results

Physical

Thermal Endurance IEC 216 105°C min.

Flammability IEEE 27, ANSI C37.20,

IEC 332, BS 4066

Self Extinguishing 60

sec max

Low Temperature Flexibility 4hrs

at -40°C

ASTM D2671 No Cracking

Water absorption ASTM D570 24 hrs at 23°C, 0.2% max.

Resistance to transformer oil

- Tensile strength

- Ultimate elongation

VDE 0370 168 hrs at 23°C

11 MPa (1600 psi) min.

300%

Note: For further product speciﬁcation information see PPS 3010/33.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Description H min. h max. W nom. w min. UOM: roll of

length (m)

LVIT-30/10-A/U-4

30 10 0,5 1,5 60

LVIT-75/25-A/U-4

75 25 0,5 1,5 30

LVIT-100/35-A/U-4

100 35 0,5 1,5 60

LVIT-150/50-A/U-4

150 50 0,5 1,5 30

LVIT-175/70-A/U-4

175 70 0,5 1,5 100

LVIT-235/105-A/U-4

235 105 0,5 1,5 25

Alternate sizes available on request.

Note: W, H = as supplied w, h = after free recovery. Maximum longitudinal change after free

recovery: +5% -15%. Maximum eccentricity: 40% (as supplied).

Fit the larger size of LVIT if two sizes ﬁt the required application. Installation instructions

EPP 0620 5/96 and Material Safety Data Sheet available on request.

TECHNICAL REPORT

UVR-8148 LVIT Product Qualiﬁcation Report

EDR-5483 LVIT Product Performance Report

UVR-8165 Damp Heat Cycling on LVIT

* Drawing related to Product Selection Information chart.

r = min. 0.8 mm

T Tor D

* Drawings related to Ordering Information chart.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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Canada: + 1 (905) 475-6222

Mexico: + 52 (0) 55-1106-0800

Latin/S. America: + 54 (0) 11-4733-2200

China: + 86 (0) 400-820-6015

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merchantability or ﬁtness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this brochure are for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice.

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice. Consult TE for the latest dimensions and design speciﬁcations.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EPP-0620-5/96 Installation Instructions for Low Voltage Insulation

Tubing (LVIT)