Automotive Hose and Pipe Protection
Protection Products
Fluid Management
Catalog 1654296-3
Revised 10-2012
All specifications subject to change. Consult TE Connectivity for latest specifications.
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Benefits
n Adds protection only where it
is needed – minimising costs
compared to whole pipe
dip-coats.
n One size fits a range of pipes
minimising inventory costs.
n Easier, lower cost installation
compared to dip-coat pro-
cesses – simple heat-shrink
process using hot air, convec-
tion or infrared equipment.
n Reduced production times –
as pipes can be formed after
heat-shrink tubing is installed.
n Moistureproof sealing – hot-
melt adhesive flows between
tubing and pipe, preventing
any moisture from coming
into contact with the pipe.
n RoHS/ELV compliant
AP-2000 Tubing
AP-2000 is designed for use on
industry standard metal pipes to
provide protection on automotive
brake and fuel lines in areas
exposed to mechanical abuse
and moisture. The product is
positioned on straight pipe
lengths prior to the second
end-nut fitting.
Each size of AP-2000 tubing
has been designed for use on
specific standard size of metal
pipe. The product rapidly shrinks
on application of heat above
115 °C and the adhesive melts
and flows around the substrate,
eliminating air gaps.
Once installed, the pipes are
bent and formed.
AP-2000 Tubing
Cost-effective
anti-noise, abrasion
and corrosion protection
for automotive brake and
air-conditioning lines.
Dual-Wall Polyolefin Heat-Shrinkable Tubing to Protect Automotive Metal Pipework
Protection Products
Fluid Management
Catalog 1654296-3
Revised 10-2012
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Product Features
AP-2000 Tubing
n Continuous operating
temperature from
–40°C up to +80°C
n Minimum shrink
temperature: 110°C
n Minimum full recovery
temperature: 115°C
Product Dimensions
Inside Diameter Wall Thickness
Standard D (min) W (nom)
Size Pipe Expanded Recovered Ordering Description
Diameter as Supplied after Heating
mm mm mm
6 4.76 6.0 1.0 AP2000-6
8 6.35 8.0 1.0 AP2000-8
10 8.00 10.0 1.0 AP2000-10
15 10.00 15.0 1.0 AP2000-15
NR101 4.85 14.0 1.0 AP2000-NR101
NR102 3.50 5.0 1.0 AP2000-NR102
The size that corresponds to the pipe diameter shown in the table above should be ordered.
Contact TE Automotive for non-standard pipe diameters.
The product may be supplied in cut pieces and spools for long continuous lengths or high volumes.
Ordering Information
Standard Colour Black (0)
Size Selection Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component to be covered.
Special order sizes are available upon request.
Ordering Description Specify product name, size and colour (for example AP-2000-6-0)
Specifications/Approvals Series TE
AP-2000 Tubing RW-1001
+80 °C
–40 °C
Operating
Temperature Range
+110 °C
Shrink
Temperature
Fluid Resistant
D
W
d
