Defense, Aerospace & Rail Interchange
TE Connectivity / Raychem to Brady Cross-Reference Chart
Looking for drop-in replacements for TE Connectivity / Raychem heat-shrink wire marker sleeves (TMS-SCE, RPS, ZH-SCE, D-SCE, HX-SCE)? Find verified Brady PermaSleeve® equivalents matching exact military, aerospace, and European rail fire safety certifications (SAE-AS-81531, MIL-STD-202G, EN 45545-2 HL3).
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Military, Aerospace & Rail Standards Interchange Verification
| Defense / Rail Standard | TE Raychem Product | Brady PermaSleeve® Replacement | Compliance Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAE-AS-81531 (Mark Permanence 20 Rubs) | TMS-SCE / TMS-SCE-2X | B-342 (Printed with R6600) | ✓ 100% Certified Direct Drop-In |
| MIL-STD-202G Method 215K (Solvent Resistance) | TMS-SCE / RPS | B-342 (Printed with R6600) | ✓ 100% Certified Direct Drop-In |
| EN 45545-2 HL3 (Rail Fire / Low Smoke) | ZH-SCE / HX-SCE | B-7642 (Printed with R6400) | ✓ Certified HL1/HL2/HL3 (R22/R23) |
| NFPA 130 / ASTM E162 / ASTM E662 | ZH-SCE / HX-SCE | B-7642 Zero-Halogen | ✓ Certified Low Smoke & Flammability |
| High Fluid / Diesel Resistance (24-Hr Immersion) | D-SCE Diesel Resistant | B-345 PVDF Fluoropolymer | ✓ Withstands Skydrol & Hot Fuel |
Complete TE Raychem to Brady SKU Interchange Matrix
Verified drop-in replacements across military 3:1 sleeving, zero-halogen rail markers, diesel-resistant PVDF, and cable tie tags:
TE Raychem OriginalMilitary Grade 3:1 Polyolefin Sleeves
TMS-SCE-1K-1/8-2.0-9 / TMS-SCE-2X
Military Grade Heat-Shrink Sleeving 3:1 (0.125" ID)
Brady Drop-In EquivalentMaterial: B-342 →
PermaSleeve® 3:1 Heat-Shrink Polyolefin
Dimensions:
0.125" (3.18 mm) Dia x 2.00" WGrainger Item #: 36V078✓ $0.158 / sleeve vs $0.235 (Raychem)
Engineering Fit: 100% certified to SAE-AS-81531 mark permanence, SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5 Class 1, and MIL-STD-202G Method 215K.
Orderable SKUs:3PS-125-2-WT / PS-125-2-WT
TE Raychem OriginalMilitary Grade 3:1 Polyolefin Sleeves
TMS-SCE-1K-3/16-2.0-9
Military Grade Heat-Shrink Sleeving 3:1 (0.187" ID)
Brady Drop-In EquivalentMaterial: B-342 →
PermaSleeve® 3:1 Heat-Shrink Polyolefin
Dimensions:
0.187" (4.75 mm) Dia x 2.00" WGrainger Item #: 36V082 / 49VT50✓ $0.178 / sleeve vs $0.268 (Raychem)
Engineering Fit: Standard defense wire harness sleeve for 16 AWG to 10 AWG aerospace control and radar harnesses.
Orderable SKUs:3PS-187-2-WT / M21-187-C-342
TE Raychem OriginalMilitary Grade 3:1 Polyolefin Sleeves
TMS-SCE-1K-1/4-2.0-9
Military Grade Heat-Shrink Sleeving 3:1 (0.250" ID)
Brady Drop-In EquivalentMaterial: B-342 →
PermaSleeve® 3:1 Heat-Shrink Polyolefin
Dimensions:
0.250" (6.35 mm) Dia x 2.00" WGrainger Item #: 36V092✓ $0.214 / sleeve vs $0.320 (Raychem)
Engineering Fit: 3:1 recovery bridges over large multi-pin Cannon plugs and crimped terminals.
Orderable SKUs:3PS-250-2-WT / PS-250-2-WT
TE Raychem OriginalMilitary Grade 3:1 Polyolefin Sleeves
TMS-SCE-1K-1/2-2.0-9
Military Grade Heat-Shrink Sleeving 3:1 (0.500" ID)
Brady Drop-In EquivalentMaterial: B-342 →
PermaSleeve® 3:1 Heat-Shrink Polyolefin
Dimensions:
0.500" (12.7 mm) Dia x 2.00" WGrainger Item #: 36V102✓ $0.345 / sleeve vs $0.485 (Raychem)
Engineering Fit: Covers heavy power cable bundles up to 0.450" outer diameter.
Orderable SKUs:3PS-500-2-WT / PS-500-2-WT
TE Raychem OriginalLow Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Mass Transit Sleeves
ZH-SCE / HX-SCE Low-Fire-Hazard
Zero-Halogen Low Smoke Heat Shrink (0.187" ID)
Brady Drop-In EquivalentMaterial: B-7642 →
Halogen-Free Low-Smoke Heat-Shrink Polyolefin
Dimensions:
0.187" (4.75 mm) Dia x 2.00" W (2:1 Ratio)Grainger Item #: 44F572✓ $0.245 / sleeve vs $0.375 (Raychem)
Engineering Fit: Certified to EN 45545-2 HL3 (R22/R23), NF F 16-101, and BS 6853 for passenger railcars and naval submarines.
Orderable SKUs:2ZH-187-2-WT / M6-187-2-7642
TE Raychem OriginalHigh Fluid / Diesel Resistance Sleeves
D-SCE Diesel-Resistant Sleeves
High Fluid Resistant Heat Shrink (0.187" / 0.250" ID)
Brady Drop-In EquivalentMaterial: B-345 →
High-Temperature / Fluid-Resistant PVDF PermaSleeve
Dimensions:
0.187" to 0.250" Dia x 2.00" WGrainger Item #: 36V112✓ $0.420 / sleeve vs $0.610 (Raychem)
Engineering Fit: PVDF fluoropolymer withstands continuous immersion in hot diesel, aviation hydraulic fluids, and Skydrol.
Orderable SKUs:HT-187-2-WT / HT-250-2-WT
TE Raychem OriginalHigh-Temperature Aerospace Sleeves (225°C)
HT-SCE High Temperature Sleeves
High Temperature Fluoropolymer Sleeving (225°C)
Brady Drop-In EquivalentMaterial: B-345 →
High-Temperature PVDF PermaSleeve (225°C)
Dimensions:
0.187" to 0.500" Dia x 2.00" WGrainger Item #: 36V116✓ $0.480 / sleeve vs $0.720 (Raychem)
Engineering Fit: Continuous service from -55°C to +225°C (-67°F to +437°F) for aircraft turbine engine nacelles and spacecraft.
Orderable SKUs:HT-187-2-WT / HT-250-2-WT
TE Raychem OriginalCommercial Grade 3:1 Polyolefin Sleeves
RPS / RPS-1K Commercial Heat Shrink
Commercial Grade 3:1 Flame Retardant Sleeving
Brady Drop-In EquivalentMaterial: B-342 →
PermaSleeve® Commercial Polyolefin
Dimensions:
0.125" to 0.250" DiameterGrainger Item #: 36V082✓ $0.145 / sleeve vs $0.198 (Raychem)
Engineering Fit: UL 224 VW-1 recognized flame-retardant electrical insulation with 3:1 recovery ratio.
Orderable SKUs:PS-125-2-WT / PS-187-2-WT
TE Raychem OriginalHigh-Strength Cable Marker Tie Tags
CM-SCE / SB-CHE Cable Tags
Military / Transit Tie-On Cable Marker Tags
Brady Drop-In EquivalentMaterial: B-7643 / B-145 →
Halogen-Free High-Tear Cable Marker Tags
Dimensions:
2.50" W x 0.50" H (Tie-On Slot)Grainger Item #: 44F588✓ $0.310 / tag vs $0.465 (Raychem)
Engineering Fit: Zero-halogen tie-on identification for heavy cable bundles, large conduit, and rail transit feeder trunks.
Orderable SKUs:B33-250-7643 / M6-250-7643
TE Raychem Thermal Printer Migration Roadmap
| Legacy Raychem Printer | Recommended Brady Upgrade | Printer Category | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE Raychem T200 / T208M | Brady i5100 Industrial | Benchtop Production Sleeve Printer | Automatic tension calibration, RFID smart roll loading, and 300/600 DPI. |
| TE Raychem T312M / T3212 / T3224 | Brady i7100 Industrial (600 DPI) | High-Precision Double-Sided Sleeve Printer | Top and bottom printhead options for double-sided heat-shrink wire printing. |
| TE Raychem Handheld Wire Labelers | Brady M610 / M710 Portable | Field Flightline Portable | Prints full military PermaSleeve rolls in the field with rechargeable Li-ion. |
| Manual Sleeve Slip-On Stations | Brady Wraptor™ A6500 | Automated Print & Apply | Applies wire identification in 5.0 seconds, eliminating manual heat-gun steps. |
TE Connectivity / Raychem Interchange Engineering FAQs
Q: Is Brady B-342 PermaSleeve a direct drop-in replacement for Raychem TMS-SCE?
Yes. Brady B-342 has identical 3:1 heat-shrink polyolefin physical properties, continuous operating temperature limits (-55°C to +135°C), and full certification to SAE-AS-81531, SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5 Class 1, and MIL-STD-202G Method 215K.
Q: What Brady material replaces Raychem ZH-SCE and HX-SCE zero-halogen sleeving?
The direct replacement is Brady B-7642 Low Smoke Zero Halogen Heat-Shrink Polyolefin. B-7642 is certified to EN 45545-2 HL3 (Requirement sets R22 and R23) with a Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) ≥ 34% and low optical smoke density (Ds max < 150), fully approved by Alstom, Siemens, and Bombardier.
Q: What ribbon is required for military mark permanence on Brady B-342?
To satisfy SAE-AS-81531 and MIL-STD-202G Method 215K on B-342, print using Brady Series R6600 Pure Resin Ribbon. For B-7642 zero-halogen sleeving, use Brady Series R6400 Pure Resin Ribbon.
Q: Can Brady PermaSleeve rolls run in TE Raychem T200 or T3212 printers?
Yes. Brady 3PS series PermaSleeve ladders (such as 3PS-187-2-WT) are manufactured on standard industrial carrier backing paper compatible with 3-inch core thermal transfer printers. When printing in TE printers, ensure printhead heat settings are adjusted to darkness level 12–14.