BS EN 4840-102:2019

This standard BS EN 4840-102:2019 Aerospace series. Heat shrinkable moulded shapes is classified in these ICS categories:

• 49.025.99 Other materials
• 49.060 Aerospace electric equipment and systems
• 49.025.10 Steels
• 29.035.01 Insulating materials in general
• 49.025.40 Rubber and plastics
• 49.025.01 Materials for aerospace construction in general

This document specifies the required characteristics for heat-shrinkable elastomeric semi-rigid, boots for use in aircraft electrical systems at operating temperatures between -75 °C and 150 °C.

The moulded shapes may be supplied with a pre-coated adhesive. Refer to the manufacturers/suppliers for options. A guide to adhesive compatibility is given in Annex A (informative).

These moulded shapes are normally supplied in the styles and dimensions given in EN 4840-002 Table 1 to Table 22. The colour is normally black.

Styles and dimensions other than those specifically listed in EN 4840-002 Table 1 to Table 22 may be available as custom items. These items shall be considered to comply with this standard if they comply with the property requirements listed in Table 1 with the exception of dimensions.