FSTW Fast Splicing Tape Wrap

Tyco Electronics FSTW is a thermoplastic rubber tape combined with a butyl rubber sealant specially formulated for underground applications. FSTW is ideal for repairing cable jackets, sealing lowvoltage splices, and rejacketing MV cable splices. Saves Time and Money FSTW provides a complete rejacketing solution in one pass as opposed to the multilayer construction required when using traditional tape products. Its quick to install. There is no need for separate sealing mastic and tape as it combines sealant and rubber tape in one convenient product. Tough Protection FSTW rubber tape is made 50 mils thick, which offers strong puncture resistance from underground material and debris. FSTW is rated for use on 90C rated cables, in underground use in acid or caustic soils, and saltwater environments. It is UV resistant and rated for aerial exposure. Splices made with FSTW qualify to ANSI C119.1. Environmental Seal FSTW provides a complete watertight seal for use in submersible applications. Easy Removal Mastic is in contact with cable surface only at ends which allows for easy removal. http://energy.tycoelectronics.com/fstw

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FSTW Fast Splicing Tape Wrap Approximate Coverage Length per Roll Cable Diameter FTSW-2-1-4 FTSW-2-1-6 0.50 (13 mm) 28 (710 mm 42 (1000 mm) 0.75 (19 mm) 18 (460 mm) 27 (680 mm) 1.00 (25 mm) 14 (355 mm) 21 (530 mm) 1.25 (32 mm) 11 (280 mm) 17 (430 mm) 1.50 (38 mm) 9 (230 mm) 14 (355 mm) 1.75 (44 mm) 7 (180 mm) 10 (280 mm) 2.00 (51 mm) 6 (150 mm) 9 (230 mm) 2.50 (63 mm) 7 (180 mm) 3.00 (76 mm) 6 (150 mm)

Product Installation

All sizes of FSTW are 2 (50 mm) wide Specifications - Rubber Backing Physical Property Value Unit Color Black Thickness 0.05 inches Width 2.00 inches Tensile Strength 700 psi Elongation 300 % Heat Resistance 1344 hours 90% Retention @ 130C Tensile Strength & Elongation Chemical Water Absorption 0.5 % Maximum UV Resistance 2000 hours 90% Retention UVA Tensile Strength & Elongation Electrical Dielectric Strength 500 Volts/mil Volume Resistivity 1x1012 Ohms-cm Specifications - Sealant Physical Property Value Unit Color Black Thickness 0.125 inches Chemical Water Absorption 0.19 % Electrical Dielectric Strength 380 Volts/mil Dielectric Constant 4.05 60 Hz.

Test Method

Fold down center of mastic, with mastic side out 1/2

Sticky Mastic

ASTM D638 ASTM D638 ASTM D2671

Sticky Mastic Release Paper

ASTM D570 ASTM G53

ASTM D149 ASTM D257

Test Method

Tape

ASTM D570 ASTM D149 ASTM D150

Test Reports EDR-5431 Qualification testing of FSTW splices to ANSI C119.1 EDR-5360 Qualification to PPS3010/47 Ordering Information Point-of-Purchase Pkg. (5) 4 ft. Rolls Bulk Pkg. (12) 6 ft. Rolls
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CB3953-000 CB3838-000

CPGI-FSTW-2-1-4 FSTW-2-1-6

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