Friday 26 June 2015

What are the uses and benefits of heat shrink tubing?

Heat shrink tube is a multipurpose tube made up of thermoplastic material. This tube shrinks when heat is applied, creating inflexibility, and firmness. It is used for protection and for enhancement purposes.

Its main application includes strain release, environment protection, mechanical protection, electrical lagging, wire bundling and more.

Some of the main uses and benefits of this tube include-

Used to cover the damaged cable coatings. In few cases, it can also work as a permanent solution and save your money.

The insulation on these tubes is exceptionally good. Therefore, they can be used on terminations, connections, and other circuit board applications. They are also used to insulate the wires of a car electrical system.

Used to shut water and dirt out of cables and splices. It further helps in protecting TV, computers and other connections from moisture.

Because of its resistivity, it is perfect for electronic insulation. It is best used for covering electrical parts and protecting other wiring system. For electrical insulation, it is placed over metal shafts.

This tubing comes in different range of colors. The different color-coding helps in easy identification in case the cables are tangled.

These tubes further help in resolving the issue of strain. For example- most commonly, the cables of your TV or computer get overwrought due to tight quarters or short length.  Therefore, fitting the cable with this tube can solve the problem of strain.

It can be used to protect cables from environmental factors. Therefore, these tubes are placed over connections, joints, and gaps.
They are also used to join two tubes or wires together.

It is inexpensive and offer great durability. Unlike other materials, it does not crack and do not require regular maintenance.

To procure high quality tubes, there are plenty of things that must be kept in mind. You need to consider the size and specification of the tubing. Furthermore, you should also not forget to check the shrink ratio labeled on it.

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