Shrink tube: characteristics, scope and advantages

Shrink tube is one of the most popular and popular types of heat-shrinkable materials on the Russian market. By its design, this element is characterized by high reliability qualities and is used to change the diameter of the part (on which it is mounted) to one degree or another. Under the influence of high temperatures (applied from 70 to 120 degrees Celsius), this object tightly covers the width of the pipe and thereby creates an insulating or mechanical protection.

Application

Due to its high mechanical strength and electrical insulation properties, this element is used in many branches of economy and industry. Until recently, the shrink tube (GOST 16336) was used only in three main industries:

1. Space.
2. Aviation.
3. Atomic.

However, recently this element has spread widely in the field of energy, electronics and instrument making. Such a wide popularity of this tool is due to its high economic indicators and ease of use.

What is the function of the shrink tube?

Characteristics of polyvinyl chloride, which is the main material in the production of this tool, allow it to perform a number of useful functions. It can be bundling bundles, protecting the cable from bending and deformation, sealing the wires and protecting them from mechanical damage, in particular from corrosion. In addition, the use of a heat-shrinkable tube makes it possible to create a strong connection of an electrical insulating layer on elements of various shapes and materials.

It is also worth noting that the shrink tube can be used as a decorative element. At the moment, there is a wide range and coloring options for these tools, which, in addition to the insulation properties, they are relevant from an aesthetic point of view. In industry, however, experts recommend using special hair dryers for uniform and accurate shrinkage of wires. Well, radio technicians who do not have the opportunity to purchase expensive equipment that can quickly connect parts of cables and pipes, there is nothing left to do but buy a heat shrink tube. Therefore, this element is also very popular in this area.

Benefits

Listing the characteristics of this element, it is impossible not to note its main advantages, which are as follows:

• Tight fitting of the protected part of the part (even with mechanical damages this joint does not lose its insulation properties).
• Durability and high reliability of the tube material.
• The ability to use different colors and shades when connecting.
• Additional strength of the cable in the place of attachment.
• Ability to mark the surface of the tube with a drop-jet and thermal transfer printer.

Thus, the shrink tube is one of the most used elements when connecting wiring sections and other elements that require additional protection from the negative impact of external factors.