Solder Sleeve
A controlled soldering device for terminating a bare or tin-plated copper shield on cable with insulation rated for at least +85°C, combining a heat-shrinkable insulation sleeve, solder preform with flux, and a meltable sealing ring.
- ANSI/J-STD-006
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Selection Charts
- ΦA
- Minimum internal diameter of the heat shrink sleeve
- L
- Sleeve length
- ΦD
- Conductor (splice) diameter the sleeve accepts
- A.W.G. / mm²
- Recommended wire gauge and cross-section
| Part No. | Tubing I.D. (ΦA) min. | Length (L) min. | ΦD conductor min. | ΦD conductor max. | Cable range A.W.G. | Cable range mm² | Standard Colour | Pcs / bag | MOQ(pcs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSS-125-017 | 1.7 | 26 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 25 ~ 19 | 0.162 ~ 0.553 | White | 100 | 1000 |
| GSS-125-027 | 2.6 | 40 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 20 ~ 16 | 0.205 ~ 1.310 | Red | 100 | 1000 |
| GSS-125-045 | 4.5 | 40 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 17 ~ 11 | 1.040 ~ 4.170 | Blue | 100 | 1000 |
| GSS-125-060 | 6.0 | 40 | 2.5 | 6.0 | 12 ~ 9 | 3.310 ~ 6.630 | Yellow | 50 | 1000 |
| GSS-125-070 | 7.0 | 31 | 2.9 | 7.0 | 11 ~ 7 | 4.170 ~ 10.50 | Blue | 50 | 1000 |
| GSS-125-087 | 8.7 | 36 | 3.6 | 8.7 | 8 ~ 5 | 8.37 ~ 16.80 | Blue | 50 | 1000 |
| GSS-125-107 | 10.7 | 41 | 4.5 | 10.7 | 6 ~ 3 | 13.30 ~ 26.70 | Blue | 25 | 1000 |
| GSS-125-130 | 13.0 | 41 | 5.4 | 13.0 | 4 ~ 2 | 21.20 ~ 33.60 | Blue | 25 | 1000 |
Minimum shrinkage temperature 85 °C · operating temperature −55 °C to 125 °C. Source: GALA SOLDERSLEEVE GSS-125 catalogue sheet, Issue 2, June 2026.
GSS-150 solder sleeve (150 °C grade) size chart
| Part No. | Tubing I.D. (ΦA) min. | Length (L) min. | ΦD conductor min. | ΦD conductor max. | Cable range A.W.G. | Cable range mm² | Standard Colour | Pcs / bag | MOQ(pcs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSS - 150 -017 | 1.7 | 26 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 25 ~ 19 | 0.162 ~ 0.653 | White | 100 | 1000 |
| GSS - 150 -027 | 2.7 | 40 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 20 ~ 16 | 0.205 ~ 1.310 | Red | 100 | 1000 |
| GSS - 150 -045 | 4.5 | 40 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 17 ~ 11 | 1.040 ~ 4.170 | Blue | 100 | 1000 |
| GSS - 150 -060 | 6.0 | 40 | 2.5 | 6.0 | 12 ~ 9 | 3.310 ~ 6.630 | Yellow | 50 | 1000 |
| GSS - 150 -070 | 7.0 | 31 | 2.9 | 7.0 | 11 ~ 7 | 4.170 ~ 10.50 | Blue | 50 | 1000 |
| GSS - 150 -087 | 9.0 | 36 | 3.6 | 8.7 | 8 ~ 5 | 8.37 ~ 16.80 | Blue | 50 | 1000 |
| GSS - 150 -107 | 10.7 | 41 | 4.5 | 10.7 | 6 ~ 3 | 13.30 ~ 26.70 | Blue | 25 | 1000 |
| GSS - 150 -130 | 13.0 | 46 | 5.4 | 13.0 | 4 ~ 2 | 21.20 ~ 33.60 | Blue | 25 | 1000 |
| GSS - 150 -230 | 23.0 | 75 | 12.0 | 22.0 | 4/0 | 107 | Blue | 10 | 1000 |
Initial shrinkage temperature 135 °C · operating temperature −55 °C to 150 °C. Source: GALA SOLDERSLEEVE GSS-150 catalogue sheet, Issue 2, January 2024.
Dimensional data
Technical Specification
| Performance | Test standard | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength (MPa) | ASTM D638 | ≥10.3 |
| Elongation (%) | ASTM D638 | ≥200 |
| Withstand voltage (V) | ASTM D149 | 2500 V, 60 s, Pass |
| Breakdown strength (kV/mm) | ASTM D149 | ≥19.7 |
| Volume resistivity (Ω·cm) | IEC 93 | ≥10¹⁴ |
| Corrosion resistance | ASTM D2671 | Pass |
Source: GALA SOLDERSLEEVE GSS-125 catalogue sheet, Issue 2, June 2026; identical on the GSS-150 sheet, January 2024.
Dimensions & Drawings
The insulation sleeve is heat shrinkable, radiation cross-linked modified polyolefin. The solder preform with flux is built to ANSI/J-STD-006. The meltable sealing ring is thermally stabilised thermoplastic.
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Features & Benefits
- Insulation sleeve: heat shrinkable, radiation cross-linked modified polyolefin
- Solder preform with flux to ANSI/J-STD-006
- Meltable sealing ring: thermally stabilised thermoplastic
- Operating temperature range -55°C to +125°C
Applications
- Terminating bare or tin-plated copper cable shields
Standards & Compliance
- ANSI/J-STD-006
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Solder Sleeve used for?
It is used for:
- Terminating bare or tin-plated copper cable shields
How do I choose the right size?
Use the selection chart on this page: it lists every code with its dimensions, and the key above it says what each column means. If you are not sure which fits, send the dimensions you are working to with the form below.
Which standards and test methods are quoted for it?
These, with the values in the Technical Specification on this page:
- ANSI/J-STD-006
Where can I download the datasheet?
From the "Download datasheet" button at the top of this page, or here:
Can I get a quote, a sample or a size that is not listed?
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