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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/

    1988 Products showing for Heat Shrink Tubing

    RS PRO
    Adhesive Lined,Flame Retardant
    6.4mm
    Black
    2mm
    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
    RS PRO
    -
    6mm
    Clear
    2mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    7m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    RS PRO
    Adhesive Lined,Flame Retardant
    Set
    Assorted
    Set
    Heat Shrink
    2:1, 3:1
    Set
    Polyolefin
    Maximum of +350 °C
    -
    -
    -
    RoHS Compliant
    RS PRO
    -
    12mm
    Clear
    4mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    4m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    RS PRO
    -
    3mm
    Clear
    1mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    10m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    RS PRO
    Flame Retardant
    4.8mm
    Clear
    2.4mm
    Heat Shrink Tubing
    2:1
    1.22m
    Polyolefin
    -
    -
    -
    G5
    -
    RS PRO
    Adhesive Lined,Flame Retardant
    12.7mm
    Black
    4mm
    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
    RS PRO
    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
    RS PRO
    Adhesive Lined,Flame Retardant
    19mm
    Black
    6mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    1.2m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +125 °C
    -
    -
    -
    AMS-DTL-23053/4 Class 3, RoHS Compliant
    RS PRO
    -
    12.7mm
    Black
    6.3mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    10m
    Polyolefin
    -45 → +105 °C
    -
    -
    -
    ELV, RoHS Compliant, SFP (R4-0580)
    RS PRO
    Flame Retardant
    2.4mm
    Black
    1.2mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    10m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +125 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    RS PRO
    Flame Retardant
    1.2mm
    Black
    0.6mm
    Heat Shrink Tubing
    2:1
    1.22m
    Polyolefin
    -
    -
    -
    G5
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    9mm
    Clear
    3mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    5m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    RS PRO
    Flame Retardant
    6.4mm
    Clear
    3.2mm
    Heat Shrink Tubing
    2:1
    1.22m
    Polyolefin
    -
    -
    -
    G5
    -
    RS PRO
    Flame Retardant
    2.4mm
    Black
    1.2mm
    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
    RS PRO
    Flame Retardant
    25.4mm
    Clear
    12.7mm
    Heat Shrink Tubing
    2:1
    1.22m
    Polyolefin
    -
    -
    -
    G5
    -
    RS PRO
    Adhesive Lined
    12mm
    Black
    3mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    1.22m
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Flame Retardant
    12mm
    Black
    4mm
    Heat Shrink
    3:1
    4m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    UL
    RS PRO
    Flame Retardant
    3.2mm
    Blue
    1.6mm
    Heat Shrink
    2:1
    1.2m
    Polyolefin
    -55 → +135 °C
    -
    -
    -
    -
    RS PRO
    Halogen Free
    19.1mm
    Clear
    9.5mm
    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
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