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Heat Shrink
Our Heat Shrink is manufactured using a quality assured polyolefin thermoplastic which gives it its 'shrinking' properties. Heatshrink comes in a range of styles, such as adhesive lined, standard sleeves or end caps, these products are suited to all kinds of different uses inside varied professional industries.
Most commonly employed for use with wires and cables, heatshrink products provide ideal insulation properties, which make them perfect for protecting and repairing old and worn wiring systems, as well as covering exposed connections. Heat Shrink Tubing can also be used to aid identification of wires for complex electrical jobs.
2:1 Heat Shrink decreased to half its origional size when heater, allowing it to grip and seal around wires and joints. For extra grip, ensuring the tubing does not slip and creating a waterproof seal, 3:1 Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink can be used.
To learn more about Heat Shrink, please see our Complete Guide to Heat Shrink.
What types of Heat Shrink are available?
- For use with the majority of cable joints: 2:1 Sleeving
- For use with difficult to reach areas/environments: Adhesive Lined
- For concealing exposed connections between two wires: Heat Shrinking End Caps
What are the properties of Polyolefin?
Polyolefin Heat Shrink will shrink at 80°C and has an operaitng tempurature of -55°C to +125°C. Polyolefin is lightweight and flexible, making it easy to work with. It also has a high dielectric strength and is anti static, making it perfect for use in electrical assemblies. Polyolefin has good chemical resistances against Fuel, hydrualic fluid and lubricating oil.
Need a custom length or style of Heat Shrink? Give us a call today on 01233 713 581
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heatshrink?
Heatshrink is a unique product, designed to shrink when heated. This allows for a whole range of uses including to repair old or damaged wires, seal off tube ends and for insulation purposes.
What types of Heatshrink are available?
We offer a few types of Heatshrink products, including heatshrink tubing, adhesive Lined tubing, and heatshrink caps. These have differing shrinking ratios such as 2:1 and 3:1. This selection provides versatility when choosing the best option for your project.
How fast can I get my order?
Need your parts tomorrow? Our rapid same day dispatch has got you covered! Simply place your order before 4pm Mon-Thurs or 2pm Friday and select our Next Day Delivery service in the shopping cart. We also offer Guaranteed AM delivery when required, in addition to a Saturday delivery option.
If you don't mind waiting, we have a Free delivery method for orders over £30, and an economic £4.85 2nd Class delivery for orders between £10-£30.
Can I get a Free Sample?
Free Samples can be requested through our product pages, displayed in the sizing table beside the product you require. Please note you can always give us a call on 01233 713 581 or contact us on Live Chat to discuss samples.
Do I need to Sign Up for an account?
You do not need to sign up to place an order, but it is recommended if you'd like to gain loyalty points, giving discount off future orders. To learn more about loyalty points, please view our rewards scheme page.
I am not sure what parts I need?
If you're unsure which part you need then please do not hesitate to give one of our friendly Sales Team a call on 01233 713 581 and they can assist you. Alternatively, we're active on Live Chat during office hours. You can open this using the button in the bottom right corner of the website. Alternatively, you can write to us using our contact form.
Do you offer Returns on Products?
We offer a return period on all of our products to give you peace of mind, to view our policies and learn more about this process should it be required, please see our returns policy page.
Can you supply different colours of this product?
In most cases we have the facilities to offer you different colours of a product, specific to your requirements. Minimum order quantities may apply depending on the manufacturing technique in question, but please get in touch with any queries you may have.
Is there a minimum order value?
Please note that there is a minimum order value of £10 through our website (inclusive of VAT).
If you're new to our website you may want to check out our frequently asked questions section for answers to common customer queries.
What do these abbrievations mean?
While browsing the website you may come across abbreviations used for material names that you are unfamiliar with. You can find an explanation for these in our material abbreviations guide.