Heat shrinkable tubing

As a supplier of complete cable systems, MIL-Kabel-Systems' expertise extends to heat shrink tubing, which is used in a wide variety of industries as well as military applications.

Since its Invention in 1962 and thus already more than 50 years, shrink tubing is an uncomplicated and, above all, fast way to insulate bundled, current-carrying cable harnesses and to protect them from mechanical effects or environmental influences. On this page, you will not only learn how to turn the flexible plastic hose a snug-fitting cover but also gain an insight into the different variations and related applications of shrink tubing.

As a leading supplier of high-quality cable systems and accessories for industrial applications, we have specialized in the development and manufacture of heat shrink tubing. Our heat shrink tubing is the ideal product for applications where high mechanical and electrical resilience is required. A Overview of our broad product portfolio you can get here:

Functionality and properties of a heat shrinkable sleeve for cables

For the production of heat shrinkable tubing are used different plastics are used, whereby - in addition to the dimensionally stable but very elastic elastomers - thermoplastics such as polyolefins are usually used. Based on weak carbon compounds, this material is characterized by the Deformability at certain temperatures and thus ensures the characteristic function of heat-shrinkable tubing. This is because the hoses, which are expanded during the manufacturing process, contract to their original shape when exposed to heat, thus forming a precisely fitting Protective cover for the enclosed cables.

Heat shrinkable tubing is available in a wide variety of designs, which can differ, for example, in terms of wall thickness, diameter or the shrinkage ratio to be expected. According to the specific properties of a heat shrinkable tubing, it is conceivable that it can be used in a wide variety of industries for many different purposes.

Applications of heat shrinkable tubing

Basically, heat shrinkable tubing is used when cable material or other components are to be repaired, mounted or marked with, for example, a color. In this process, the service life of the objects surrounded by a heat-shrinkable sleeve can be significantly extended, which is mainly due to the fact that the plastic material used for manufacturing Protection from various influences can offer:

To benefit from these functions, heat shrinkable tubing is mainly used in different industriessuch as the automotive industries, but also in the military field or used in private households.

Your reliable partner for high-quality shrink products

From heat shrinkable tubing for military use with specific properties to end products for waterproof shrinkage of connectors in outdoor applications - in our broad Range of shrink products you will find the right right solution. Specializing in the manufacture of complete high-end cable systems, we have been supplying customers in a wide range of industries with suitable shrink products for over 20 years. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is the reason why we have been a trusted partner for companies around the world for many years.

For compliance highest quality standards, with a simultaneous very short turnaround timeThis is ensured by our holistic approach, according to which we take over all work steps ourselves - starting with production, through storage of the parts, right up to distribution.

Do you still have questions about our heat shrinkable tubing or would you like to know which product with specific properties is the most suitable for your purposes? Then take You contact us We will be happy to advise you about the existing possibilities.