Heat shrink tubing 18 to 6 mm X 40 cm

If you are looking at a classic heat shrink tube such as can be found more or less everywhere you will without doubt be in for a surprise as the model chosen by DX Avenue has nothing in common, other than it is heat shrink.


Heat shrink sleeve containing a completely thermoplastic covered interior surface.

On heating, the diameter of the sleeve reduces by 3:1, and the interior resin melts. On cooling, the sleeve and the resin harden. This combination guarantees resistance to pullout and a perfect waterproofing for your connections, the whole preventing a sleeve from slipping. In the case of a connector mounted on a cable (coaxial for example), this sleeving ensures a reinforcement at the place where the cable is generally subject to stress when the radius of the curve is low (see photo above).


Characteristics

• Length: 40 cm

• Shrink diameter: 18 to 6 mm

• Shrink ratio: 3:1 (max)

• Wall thickness: about 0,7 mm

• Temperature range: -55°C to + 110°C

• Resistant to UV and corrosion: Yes

• Adhesive thermoplastic covering: Yes (over the whole interior surface)

• Dielectric resistance: 15KV/mm

• Packaging: 1 length of 40 cm in a sealed packet


Notes and Suggestions from DX AVENUE

• In contrast to our thick sleeves (which require a heat gun), a normal lighter is sufficient to shrink this sleeve, which facilitates its outdoor use.

• This sleeve cuts easily with a simple pair of scissors.

• To remove a sleeve, use a Stanley knife to cut it along its length (delicately if it covering a cable). The resin can be removed with thinners (white spirit, acetone...). However, if from the outset your connection is intended to be able to be removed, use instead a self amalgamating ribbon or waterproof mastic of the type we also sell.  The heatshrink sleeve is primarily intended for a permanent installation.