{"product_id":"3m™-bbi-5a-bus-bar-heat-shrink-tubing-6-67-10-86-inch-o-d-expanded-600v-max-20-foot-case-pack-of-2-flame-retardant-uv-resistant","title":"3M™ BBI-5A Bus Bar Heat Shrink Tubing, 6.67-10.86 inch O.D. (Expanded), 600V Max, 20-Foot Case - Pack of 2, Flame Retardant, UV Resistant","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"heading-08db1931-caf5-472b-9b3c-a9939d5d85b6--3m-bbi-5a-bus-bar-heat-shrink-tubing-667-1086-inch-od-expanded-600v-max-20-foot-case-pack-of-2-flame-retardant-uv-resistant-0\"\u003e3M™ BBI-5A Bus Bar Heat Shrink Tubing, 6.67-10.86 inch O.D. (Expanded), 600V Max, 20-Foot Case - Pack of 2, Flame Retardant, UV Resistant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3M™ Bus Bar Heat Shrink Tubing BBI-5A offers a robust and reliable insulation solution for various bus bar applications. This premium, heavy-wall heat shrink tubing is specifically engineered to provide exceptional electrical insulation and mechanical protection for rectangular, square, and round bus bars. Featuring an expanded inner diameter (O.D.) range of \u003cstrong\u003e6.67 to 10.86 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, it effectively accommodates a wide array of bus bar sizes, ensuring a tight, secure fit upon shrinking. This package includes \u003cstrong\u003etwo 20-foot cases\u003c\/strong\u003e (totaling 40 feet) of tubing, making it an excellent choice for substantial projects involving the insulation of bus bar joints, providing phase-to-phase isolation, and upgrading the dielectric strength of switchgear and other power distribution components. Its superior flame retardant properties enhance safety, while strong UV resistance guarantees long-term performance and durability in diverse environmental conditions. This critical product ensures the integrity and safety of electrical systems in industrial and utility sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Information: 3M™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3M™ Bus Bar Insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel\/Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBBI-5A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBus Bar Heat Shrink Tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCross-linked polyolefin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpanded Inner Diameter (O.D.):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.67 - 10.86 inches (169.4 - 275.8 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrink Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVaries by size, typically 2:1 or 3:1 (exact ratio for BBI-5A designed for a snug fit across the expanded range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTypically rated for up to 600V (Common industry standard for bus bar insulation; 3M's official datasheets should be consulted for precise voltage ratings and specific application guidelines).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength per Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20 feet (6.1 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 cases included in this pack (Total 40 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