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    Heat Shrink Tubing

    What is Shrink Tubing?

    heat shrink tubing is a type of plastic tubing that shrinks when heated, hence the name "heat shrink." It is commonly used for electrical insulation, protection, and bundling of wires, cables, and other components. The tubing is typically made from materials like polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or fluoropolymers. It is available in various sizes and colours to accommodate different applications. When heat is applied to the tubing, either through a heat gun or an oven, it undergoes a shrinking process. The tubing's diameter reduces, and it conforms tightly to the shape of the object it is covering. This provides an effective barrier against moisture, dust, chemicals, and physical damage.

    What are the benefits of heat shrink Tubing?

    • Electrical insulation: It creates a protective barrier around wires, preventing short circuits and electrical hazards.
    • Strain relief: By shrinking around the wires or cables, it helps relieve stress on the connection points and prevents the wires from bending or breaking.
    • Environmental protection: The tubing provides resistance to moisture, chemicals, abrasion, and UV radiation.
    • Organization and bundling: It can be used to group and organize wires or cables, making installations neater and more manageable.
    • Identification and colour coding: Heat shrink tubing is available in various colours, allowing for easy identification and colour coding of different wires or cables.

    What are the materials and types of heat shrink tubing?

    • Polyolefin (PO): Polyolefin tubing is the most widely used and versatile type of heat shrink tubing.
    • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): PVC heat shrink tubing is known for its flexibility, durability, and flame-retardant properties. It is commonly used in applications where resistance to oils, fuels, and chemicals.
    • Fluoropolymer (e.g., Teflon): Fluoropolymer heat shrink tubing offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, and solvents.
    • Neoprene: Neoprene heat shrink tubing provides good resistance to oils, fuels, and chemicals.
    • Dual-Wall Heat Shrink Tubing: Dual-wall tubing consists of an inner layer of adhesive and an outer layer of heat-shrinkable material. When heated, the tubing shrinks, and the inner adhesive layer melts and creates a moisture-resistant seal.
    • Specialty Heat Shrink Tubing: There are various specialty heat shrink tubing options available for specific applications.

     For more information on heat Shrink tubing please see our complete guide - 

    https://uk.rs-online.com/web/content/discovery/ideas-and-advice/heat-shrink-guide

    For accessories that are used with Heat Shrink Tubing please see:

    **Heat Shrink Connectors **https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/connectors/wire-terminals-splices/splice-connectors/

    **Heat Guns **https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/power-tools-soldering-welding/power-tools/heat-guns/

    1963 Products showing for Heat Shrink Tubing

    Flame Retardant
    3.2mm
    Blue
    1.6mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    1.2m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Adhesive Lined,Flame Retardant
    3mm
    Black
    1mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    1.2m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +125 °C
    -
    -
    -
    AMS-DTL-23053/4 Class 3, RoHS Compliant, UL 224 E75077 CSA C22.2 No.198.1
    Flame Retardant
    50.8mm
    Brown
    25.4mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    1.2m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    BS3G 198 Part 3 11B, CSA C22.2 No. 198.1, IEC 60684-3-212 A&B, MIL SAE-AMS-DTL 23053/5 Class 1, RoHS Compliant, UL 224 VW-1 E48762, VG 95343 Part 5 A&B
    Flame Retardant,Halogen Free
    1.6mm
    Brown
    0.8mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    1.2m
    Polyolefin
    -40 → +105 °C
    -
    -
    -
    BS3G 198 Part 3 Type 15, DEF 59-97 Issue3 Type 8, E1042-A6-March 2002, IEC 60684-3-216 Type C, RoHS Compliant
    Flame Retardant
    19mm
    Yellow
    9.5mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    5m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +125 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    Flame Retardant
    9mm
    Yellow
    3mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    5m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    Flame Retardant
    4.8mm
    Yellow
    2.4mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    9m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +125 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    Adhesive Lined,Halogen Free
    9.5mm
    Clear
    3mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    300mm
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +105 °C
    -
    -
    -
    AMS-DTL-23053/4 Class 3, RoHS Compliant, UL 224 E75077 CSA C22.2 No.198.1
    Halogen Free
    3.2mm
    Clear
    1.6mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    1.2m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    BS3G 198 Part 3 11B, CSA C22.2 No. 198.1, IEC 60684-3-212 A&B, MIL SAE-AMS-DTL 23053/5 Class 1, RoHS Compliant, UL 224 VW-1 E48762, VG 95343 Part 5 A&B
    -
    9mm
    Clear
    3mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    5m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    Adhesive Lined
    25mm
    Black
    8mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    3m
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Adhesive Lined,Flame Retardant
    9mm
    Red
    3mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    1.2m
    Polyolefin
    -
    -
    -
    -
    AMS-DTL-23053/4 Class 3, RoHS Compliant, UL 224 E75077 CSA C22.2 No.198.1
    Adhesive Lined
    38.1mm
    Black
    13mm
    Heat Shrink Tubing
    3:1
    1.22m
    Polyolefin
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Flame Retardant
    9.5mm
    White
    4.8mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    1.2m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    BS3G 198 Part 3 11B, CSA C22.2 No. 198.1, IEC 60684-3-212 A&B, MIL SAE-AMS-DTL 23053/5 Class 1, RoHS Compliant, UL 224 VW-1 E48762, VG 95343 Part 5 A&B
    Flame Retardant
    18mm
    Blue
    6mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    3m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    Adhesive Lined,Flame Retardant
    3mm
    Blue, Red, White, Yellow
    1.5mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    Assortment
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +125 °C
    -
    -
    -
    CSA C22.2 No. 198.1, IEC 60684-3-242, MIL SAE-AMS-DTL 23053/4 Class 3, RoHS Compliant, UL 224 E75077
    Halogen Free
    12.7mm
    Clear
    6.4mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    1.2m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    BS3G 198 Part 3 11B, CSA C22.2 No. 198.1, IEC 60684-3-212 A&B, MIL SAE-AMS-DTL 23053/5 Class 1, RoHS Compliant, UL 224 VW-1 E48762, VG 95343 Part 5 A&B
    Adhesive Lined
    70mm
    Black
    11.7mm
    Heat Shrink
    6:1
    254mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Flame Retardant
    2mm
    Clear
    0.5mm
    Heat Shrink Tubing
    4:1
    1.22m
    PTFE
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Adhesive Lined
    115mm
    Black
    34mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    1.22m
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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