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Heat Shrink Tubing Applications

Common uses for heat shrink include strain relief, wire bundling, electrical insulation, mechanical protection, environmental protection, and component identification. Shrinkable tubing is also a helpful tool to use for temporary or permanent repairs, or for preventative maintenance. Heat shrink is easy to use and flexible, installation is often fast and painless, and the product is aesthetically pleasing on its own and after being applied to equipment. As an added benefit, heat shrink tubing is always a perfect fit and, unlike electrical tape, it will not come off with age or use.
 

Choosing the Correct Heat Shrink Tubing Size

The two most important things to consider when shopping for shrinkable tubing are the maximum diameter of your cable bundle and the temperature range required by the application. However, another important specification is shrink ratio. This is the ratio between the tubing’s expanded diameter and recovered diameter, or in other words, the amount the tubing will shrink. Remember, all of Sunbow's products are alterable to meet your specific needs.