Colour Coding (Identification & Organization).Originally they were used in harnesses and in aircraft, but today there's a wide range of different uses.Īlthough the materials used as heat shrink come in a wide selection, the most popular type of material is Polyolefin. The organizations' chemical engineer ( Paul Cook ) developed a piece of technology that was able to shrink as heat was applied. Heat-Shrink was initially invented in the late 1950s, by the Ray Chem Corporation. By using heat shrink to bundle cables together, electrical personnel can take advantage of more space-conscious designs, keep cables more organized and make application setup and maintenance more efficient. Being placed in close proximity can make large-scale applications messy and complicated. Many applications require wire and cable to be placed in very close proximity to one another. Heat-Shrink Tightly Bundles Cables Together These common issues can significantly shorten a cables' life span, but by applying heat-shrink correctly, electrical personnel can reduce this strain and overall increase the cables' shelf-life.Ĥ. There are a number of commercial and unique applications that stretch, moderately strain, or tightly squeeze cables into confined spaces. Heat-Shrink Relieves Strain on Wire & Cable When heat shrink is used for this purpose, it's typically because the application requires tight fit tubing that won't come loose or deteriorate with age.ģ. Heat-shrink is commonly seen as a 2nd layer of insulation because of how it tightly fits over the cables its protecting. Heat-Shrink acts as a 2 nd Layer of Insulation Heat-shrink can protect from just about anything if you use the correct type of product.Ģ. These properties help shield wire and cable from abrasion, oil, moving parts, chemicals and a great deal more. Heat-shrink is known for its extensive protective properties. Heat-Shrink Tubing 4 Heat-Shrink Benefits: 1.

This effective piece of cable management technology has 4 noticeable benefits that it brings to its applications. Once the right amount of heat (depending on the material) is applied, the heat shrink contracts to form a tight seal around the inner components. Heat shrink tubing (also known as heat-shrinkable tubing) comes in a larger overall diameter than required in order to accommodate the wires and cables that need to be placed inside of it.

Temperature Range for Various Insulating Compounds.Properties of Rubber Insulating Compounds.

Properties of Plastic Insulating Compounds.

Properties of Fluoropolymer Insulating Compounds.

Heat Shrink, Sleeving, Tubing & Cable Ties - Cable Management.

Category, LAN and Premise Network Cable.

Municipal Signal & Control Cable (IMSA 19-1).

Fire Alarm Unshielded Multi-Conductor Cable (UL FPL).

Fire Alarm Shielded Multi-Conductor Cable (UL FPL).

Plenum Shielded Multi-Conductor Cable UL1424.

Unshielded Plenum Multi-Conductor Cable UL1424.

Security, Fire Alarm & Specialty Lighting.

Shielded and Jacketed Flat Ribbon Cable.

MV105 3C, EPR Insulated PVC Jacketed Copper Tape-Shielded Cable 5kV - 35kV.

MV105 EPR Insulated PVC Jacketed Copper Tape-Shielded Cable 5kV - 35kV.

MV105 EPR Insulated CPE Jacketed Copper Tape-Shielded Cable 5kV - 35kV.

MV90 XLPE Insulated PVC Jacketed Copper Tape-Shielded Cable 5kV - 35kV.

MV90 XLPE Insulated PVC Jacketed Wire-Shielded Cable 5kV - 35kV.

MV90 2.4kV (5kv ICEA) - Non Shielded, XLPE Insulated.

MV90 2.4kV (5kv ICEA) - Non Shielded, EPR Insulated, PVC Jacketed.

Transit XLPO Multi-Conductor Wire UL1685 110☌ 600V.

Transit Cable XLPO Wire, UL1685 110☌ 2000V.

Transit Diesel Locomotive XLPO Wire 125☌ 600V or 2000V.

Jumper Cable - 5kv / 15kv, Non-Shielded.

VNTC Tray Cable, UL1277 (12 AWG - 750 MCM).

VNTC Tray Cable, UL1277 (18 AWG -14 AWG).

Type TXL Wire - Primary Extra Thin Wall.

Type HDT Wire – Lighting & Primary Wire - Heavy Wall.

Type GPT Wire – Lighting & Primary Wire.

Braidless Silicone Fixture & Motor Lead U元212, U元213, U元214, CSA AWM.

TCGT Wire – UL5288, UL5331 (Teflon Ceramic tape Glass Teflon) 250☌.

SGI - U元257 High Voltage Ignition, 250☌.

SRML-K - U元231, U元410 Braided Silicone Rubber Motor Lead, 200☌.

Neoprene® Rubber Insulated Hook-Up & Lead Wire.

Teflon® (FEP) Insulated Hook-Up Wire & Lead Wire.

Teflon® (PTFE) Insulated Hook-Up & Lead Wire.

Tefzel® (ETFE) Insulated Hook-Up & Lead Wire.