This specification establishes the requirements for various types and colors of electrical insulating sleeving that will shrink to a predetermined size upon the application of heat. This specification includes provisions for demonstrating compliance with qualification requirements (see Section 4 and 7.3), in process inspection, and statistical process control inspections (see 4.4). The continuous operating temperature ranges for the sleeving classes covered by this specification are from -112 to +482 °F (-80 to +250 °C). The continuous operating temperature range for each sleeving class is given in the applicable detail specification.
This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) describes laser wire stripping technologies and recommendations to strip electrical single conductor wires and shielded cables intended for aerospace applications. These recommendations include: Laser types for wire stripping Laser stripping system configuration Quality assurance Tool qualification Tool inspection User health and safety
This SAE Aerospace Information Report provides additional information and background in regard to the dimensional life of a heat-shrinkable sleeve. The term dimensional life is newly introduced in AS23053 to relate to the dimensional stability instead of the material stability often associated or referred to as the “shelf life.” When the material exceeds such shelf life, it becomes harmful or non-functional.