1.1 Form:This specification covers a thermally-stabilized, irradiated, modified fluoropolymer in the form ofvery-thin-wall tubing.1.2 Applications:This tubing has been used typically as a flexible, electrical insulation tubing whose diameter can bereduced to a predetermined size by heating to 150 °C (302 °F) or higher, but usage is not limited tosuch applications.1.3 Safety - Hazardous Materials:While the materials, methods, applications, and processes described or referenced in thisspecification may involve the use of hazardous materials, this specification does not address thehazards which may be involved in such use. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensurefamiliarity with the safe and proper use of any hazardous materials and to take necessaryprecautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of all personnel involved.
SAE AMS3683A-1993 Referenced Document
ASTM D2671 Standard Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Use*, 2024-04-17 Update
ASTM D910 Standard Specification for Aviation Gasolines*, 1999-04-17 Update
ASTM G21 Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi*, 1996-04-17 Update
SAE AMS3683A-1993 history
2017SAE AMS3683B-2017 Tubing@ Irradiated Modified Fluoropolymer Plastic@ Electrical Insulation Flame Resistant@ Flexible@ Heat-Shrinkable@ 2 to 1 Shrink Ratio
2012SAE AMS3683A-2012 Tubing, Irradiated Modified Fluoropolymer Plastic, Electrical Insulation Flame Resistant, Flexible, Heat-Shrinkable, 2 to 1 Shrink Ratio
1993SAE AMS3683A-1993 Tubing, Irradiated Modified Fluoropolymer Plastic, Electrical Insulation Flame Resistant, Flexible, Heat-Shrinkable, 2 to 1 Shrink Ratio
1988SAE AMS3683-1988 PLASTIC TUBING, ELECTRICAL INSULATION Irradiated Modified Fluoropolymer, Flexible, Heat-Shrinkable 2 to 1 Shrink Ratio