Dual-wall heat shrink tubing is designed to protect, insulate, and identify wires, cables, joints, and connections within all electrical and mechanical fields. Each electrical connection offers a limited amount of protection. Heat shrink tubing offers an added layer of protection to these connections.
Polyolefin heat shrink tubing with a dual wall is designed with a crosslinked outer shell and an interior consisting of an adhesive layer to form a tight-fitting seal.
Benefits of Dual Wall Heat Shrink for Protecting Electrical Connections
Protects Against Moisture and Contaminants
- Seals Out Moisture and Contaminants: Dual-wall adhesive heat shrink tubing is waterproof when properly used. Electrical connections need such a reliable protective barrier.
- Prevents Corrosion and Damage to Electrical Connections: Electrical connections are permanent fixtures in strategic spots depending on the usage. It is imperative to prevent corrosion and damage to the connectors. Heat shrink tubing offers chemical resistance from spills.
- Increases the Longevity of Connections: Connections, wires, and cables are developed to perform their functions over a number of years. Having an added layer of protection as seen with heat shrink tubing can extend the lifespan and functionality of the mechanics.
Resists Extreme Temperatures
- Protection Against High and Low Temperatures: High and low temperatures, especially in drastic drops and increases, can cause failures in connector and wiring usage. Heat shrink tubing insulates, providing electrical and thermal protection to the underlying product.
- Prevents Damage to Connections Caused by Temperature Fluctuations: Extreme hot and cold temperatures can cause damage and destruction to connector, wires, and cables. Using heat shrink tubing as an extra insulator and protector may help to prevent against fluctuating temperatures.
- Increases the Reliability of Connections in Extreme Environments: Connectors, joints, wires, and cables are designed to withstand the test of time and be able to avoid damage. Heat shrink tubing acts as a protector to ensure the connections continue to work in extreme environments.
Physical Protection and Strain Relief
- Protects Connections from Physical Damage: Adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing provides a mechanic protection on connectors and cables against wear and usage and hits from environmental factors, including regular movement.
- Relieves Strain on Connections Caused by Movement or Vibration: Most wires and cable connectors are installed in spaces where vibration and usage can demand strain on the wires and cables. The durability of heat shrink tubing adds an extra layer of strain relief to the built-in strain relief found on joints and connectors.
Easy Installation and Maintenance
- Simple and Fast Installation Process: The polyolefin material of dual-wall heat shrink tubing allows for a simple and quick installation with new additions and to repair worn wire protectors. The adhesive-lined tubing can be easily heated with use of a heat gun to form a tight fit around the connectors.
- Flexible or in a Variety of Applications: As most wires and cables are located in tight spaces and can run throughout various shapes and sizes of products, having the capability of using a flexible material makes any job easier.
- Easy Maintenance and Repair of Connections: Heat shrink tubing allows for easy maintenance and repairs at and near the connectors with a simple cut and replacement to the existing tubing.
Contact ShrinkShop to Learn More About Dual-Wall Heat Shrink
For dual-wall heat shrink and custom-printed heat shrink tubing, talk to the team at ShrinkShop. As the online provider of Thermafix® Heat Shrinkable Tubing and the adhesive lined Thermafix Plus Heat Shrinkable Tubing, we are the heat shrink tubing experts.
We offer custom-printed heat shrink tubing and a large collection of tubing sizes and colors, with text, images, or markings. For more than 30 years, our friendly staff has provided the latest technology and custom-made products to solve your electrical demands. Contact us today to buy heat shrinkable tubing.