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Printed heat shrink tubing has been an essential tool in world-class industries such as electronics, transportation, telecommunications, marine, electrical, aerospace, and defense. But what exactly is it? Our blog explains.

What Is Heat Shrink Tubing?

Heat shrink tubing is a thermoplastic cylinder of material that slides onto a wire or cable as an added layer of protection from impact, moisture, abrasion, and other environmental elements. The pre-cut tubing surrounds the wire or cable as it is heated with a hot air gun to shrink...

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Heat shrink tubing is used for protection, insulation, and to prevent strain on wiring and cables. Both custom single wall and dual wall tubing provide protection, but each have various benefits depending on the environment in which it is used. 

What Is Single Wall Heat Shrink Tubing?

Single-wall heat shrink tubing is reliable and strong plastic layer that can be applied to cabling and components to insulate wires and protect them against abrasion and strain. Think of it as “indoor” heat shrink. It is best used for electrical...

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Heat shrink tubing is an essential tool to protect and enhance your wiring projects. As a shrinkable plastic covering, it is used to insulate and protect wires, conductors, and terminals from moisture, wear and tear, and abrasion. It can also be a great branding opportunity. 

When choosing heat shrink tubing, make sure to consider how the heat shrink will be used and whether it will be exposed to various environmental conditions. Heat shrink is rather versatile. You can choose the material, size, and most cost-effective custom heat shrink products in...

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Industries that work with wires, hoses, and terminals can benefit greatly from high-quality labeling systems. Labels not only help technicians distinguish between components in electrical systems, but they are also an excellent branding opportunity to showcase company logos and contact information. Heat shrink printing is becoming one of the fastest growing markets when it comes to custom labeling, with an added benefit of protection. 

While traditional labels are still used every day by electricians, mechanics, plumbers, and technicians, understanding the difference between...

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Any electrical product, whether in your home or business, probably has some form of heat shrink tubing in it. That said, not too many people know what it is or why it is used. 

Heat shrink tubing is a durable thermoplastic tubing that is designed to shrink in size when placed around wires or cables and then heated. The tubing is available in various materials, thickness, sizes, and colors. Generally, the sizing of the shrink tubing is classified by the shrink ratio (e.g.,...

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