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Zebra PTFE Heat Shrink

Optinova’s Zebra Spiral PTFE Heat Shrink Tubing enhances guidewire visibility and control while delivering exceptional lubricity and durability for critical endoscopic and urologic applications.

Curious to know how the Optinova Zebra PTFE Heat Shrink can improve your design?

Why Optinova Zebra PTFE Heat Shrink?

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Tight Tolerances

Available from 2:1 up to 4:1 shrink ratios ensures tight, uniform jacketing of guidewires

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Stable Performance

Consistent batch-to-batch reliability

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Minimal Length Change

Post-shrink length change is minimal within +10%/-0% which improves yield and lowers scrap

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Exceptional Lubricity and Durability

PTFE material provides a highly smooth coating, ideal for jacketing of guidewires applications. Resistant to heat, shock, corrosion, moisture, and extreme environmental conditions

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Customization 

Offered in custom sizes, shrink ratios and colors to meet your specific needs​ ​

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Applications

  • Insulation and jacketing of guidewires for endoscopic and urological
    applications

Technical Specifications

Shrink Temperature:
Ca 330° C (626° F)
Working Temperature:
-250° C to 260° C -436° F to 500° F
Chemical resistance:
Excellent
Flammability:
UL 94 V0
Water Absorption:
>0,01%
Hardness:
D60
Sterilization
EtO, Steam
Shrink Temperature: Ca 330° C (626° F)
Working Temperature: -250° C to 260° C -436° F to 500° F
Chemical resistance: Excellent
Flammability: UL 94 V0
Water Absorption: >0,01%
Hardness: D60
Sterilization EtO, Steam

Medical-Grade Certifications

Web 1920 – 2

ISO 13485

Web 1920 – 1

ISO 9001

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ISO 14001

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Clean Room Class 8