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Heat shrink tubing is one of the most popular and widespread types of heat shrinkable materials on the Russian market. By its design, this element is characterized by high qualities of reliability 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 item 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 sectors of the economy and industry. Until recently, heat shrink tubing (GOST 16336) was used only in three main industries:
- Space.
- Aviation.
- Atomic.
However, recently this element has become widespread in the field of energy, electronics and instrumentation. SuchThe wide popularity of this tool is due to its high economic performance and ease of use.
What is the function of heat shrink tubing?
The characteristics of polyvinyl chloride, which is the main material in the production of this tool, allow it to perform a number of useful functions. This can be tying 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 heat shrink tubing allows you to create a strong connection of the electrically insulating layer on elements of various shapes and materials.
It is also worth noting that the heat shrink tube can be used as a decorative element. At the moment, a wide range and color options for these tools are presented, due to which, in addition to the insulation properties, they are also relevant from an aesthetic point of view. In industry, experts recommend using special hair dryers for uniform and accurate shrinkage of wires. Well, radio engineers who do not have the opportunity to purchase expensive equipment that can quickly connect parts of cables and pipes have nothing left to do but buy a heat shrink tube. Therefore, this element is also particularly popular in this field.
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 area of the part (evenin case of mechanical damage, this connection does not lose its insulating properties).
- Durability and high reliability of the tube material.
- The ability to use different colors and shades when connecting.
- Additional strength of the cable at the attachment point.
- Possibility of marking the surface of the tube using ink jet and thermal transfer printer.
Thus, heat shrink tubing is one of the most used elements when connecting wiring sections and other elements that require additional protection from the negative effects of external factors.
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