A moisture wicking heat shrink sleeve for aircraft cabin moisture control incorporates a heat shrinkable tube of predetermined length receivable over a structural member. A moisture absorbing layer is adhered to a surface of the heat shrinkable tube with the heat shrinkable tube and adhered moisture absorbing layer configured for radial contraction from a first expanded condition to a second contracted condition upon application of heat.


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    Title :

    AIRCRAFT CABIN MOISTURE CONTROL USING MOISTURE WICKING HEAT SHRINK TUBING


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    Publication date :

    2018-10-25


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B29C Formen oder Verbinden von Kunststoffen , SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS / B65C LABELLING OR TAGGING MACHINES, APPARATUS, OR PROCESSES , Maschinen, Geräte oder Verfahren zum Etikettieren oder zum Befestigen von Anhängern



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