Heat shrink tubing

Heat shrink tubing are thin, flexible, and shrinkable tubes made of polymer plastic. In extreme temperatures, they are known for shrinking only in diameter and not length. They conform to the shape that they enclose. 

Heat shrink tubing are mainly used as electrical insulation material in situations where solder or shrink connections are tightly enclosed. Another application is, for example, the binding of wire bundles, whereby the flexibility of the whole is significantly limited. This because shrunken heat shrink tubing sharply increase in rigidity.

Heat shrink tubing in all types and sizes

BIBUS suppliers heat shrink tubing for machine and equipment construction. Because the heat shrink tubing are available in various sizes and materials, they are the ideal solution for a wide variety of situations. BIBUS has a wide selection of heat shrink tubing on offer, with different diameters, resistance, and durability. Moreover, they are available in various materials and colours.

Heat shrink tubing are also available in different shrink ratios, expressed in the diameter prior to shrinking and the diameter that can be achieved after shrinking. A common ratio is 2:1, with the shrinkage being 50% of the original diameter. Of course, we also have heat shrink tubing with a ratio of 3:1. 

Heat shrink tubing are available in rolls, or in various length and colours. Popular colours include: black, red, green, yellow, yellow-green (earth), blue, transparent, and white.

Shrinking heat shrink tubing

In order to shrink heat shrink tubing, they must first be heated using a (hair) dryer on the hot setting, a paint tripper on the lowest setting, a lighter flame, a (gas) burner, or a soldering iron. BIBUS supplies most heat shrink tubing on small convenient rolls, in boxes, or on a single roll for large-scale consumers.

After cutting heat shrink tubing to size, they can easily be slid over, for example, wires and contracts to be insulated, bundled, or protected. After heating the material evenly, the tube will shrink and tighten due to the high shrink ratio. In this way, heat shrink tubing protect contacts and electronics against short circuits and movement wear etc. In addition, the wires are bundled tightly, so that the equipment looks well-organised and cared for.

Order heat shrink tubing

The various heat shrink tubing can be ordered online using the list below. Customers looking for more information or personal advice are free to contact BIBUS, the number one specialist in mechanical components and solutions.