Heat-shrinkable tube 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 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 insulating qualities, this element is used in many sectors of the economy and industry. Until recently, heat shrink tube (GOST 16336) was used only in three main industries:
- Cosmic.
- Aviation.
- Atomic.
Recently, however, this element has spread widely in the field of energy, electronics and instrumentation. Such wide popularity of this tool is explained by its high economic performance and ease of use.
What are the functions of a heat shrink tube?
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 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 heat-shrink tubing allows you to create a strong connection of the insulating layer on the 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 assortment and coloring option for these tools is presented, due to which, in addition to 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 technicians who do not have the opportunity to purchase expensive equipment that can quickly connect cable and pipe parts have nothing to do but buy a shrink tube. Therefore, this element is also particularly popular in this area.
Benefits
Enumerating the characteristics of this element, it is impossible not to note its main advantages, which are as follows:
- Tight fit of the protected area of the part (even with 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.
- Extra cable strength at the mount.
- Possibility of marking the surface of the tube using a ink jet and thermal transfer printer.
Thus, the heat-shrink tube 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.