Why Choose the Partex HS216EARTH(GRN/YEL) Green/Yellow Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HS216EARTH(GRN/YEL) is a professional green and yellow 2:1 heat shrink tubing product designed for electrical wire insulation, protective sleeving and identification of protective earth conductors. Featuring a 1.6 mm nominal supplied diameter and a 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter, this compact heat shrink sleeving provides a practical solution for appropriately sized conductors and electrical connections requiring green/yellow identification.
With a 2:1 shrink ratio, the Partex HS216EARTH(GRN/YEL) is designed to reduce to approximately half its original diameter when correctly heated. The tubing can be positioned over a compatible wire or component before controlled heat is applied, allowing it to recover around the underlying surface. Its distinctive green/yellow colour combination makes it particularly useful for identifying protective earth conductors in electrical installations and equipment assemblies.
Supplied in a generous 150 m pack, the HS216EARTH(GRN/YEL) is suitable for electricians, electrical panel builders, equipment manufacturers and industrial maintenance engineers. Combining 1.6/0.8 mm dimensions, a 2:1 shrink ratio and green/yellow earth identification, this tubing offers a convenient solution for professional electrical wiring and protective conductor marking applications.
Key Advantages
- Green/yellow colour combination supports clear identification of protective earth conductors.
- 2:1 heat shrink ratio allows the tubing to recover to approximately half its supplied diameter.
- 1.6 mm supplied diameter and 0.8 mm recovered diameter suit appropriately sized small wires and conductors.
- 150 m pack quantity provides a practical supply for repetitive wiring and electrical assembly work.
- Combines conductor identification and protective sleeving in a single product.
- Can be cut into individual lengths to suit different wiring and identification requirements.
- Provides a neat finish to compatible protective earth conductor terminations and cable assemblies.
- Useful for electrical control panels, industrial machinery and equipment manufacturing.
- Helps installers distinguish protective earth wiring from other conductors when used in accordance with applicable wiring standards.
Key Features
- Partex HS216EARTH(GRN/YEL) heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio for heat-activated diameter reduction.
- 1.6 mm nominal supplied diameter.
- 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter.
- Green/yellow colour combination for protective earth conductor identification.
- 150 m total supplied length.
- Suitable for cutting to application-specific lengths.
- Designed to shrink around compatible conductors when correctly heated.
- Useful for electrical wiring identification and protective sleeving.
- Suitable for professional electrical assembly and maintenance applications, subject to the manufacturer's technical ratings.
Green/Yellow Heat Shrink Sleeving for Protective Earth Identification
Correct conductor identification is an important part of electrical installation and maintenance. The Partex HS216EARTH(GRN/YEL) features the familiar green/yellow colour combination associated with protective earth conductors, helping installers identify the intended protective conductor within suitable electrical wiring systems.
Green/yellow heat shrink tubing can be used to provide identification sleeving over appropriately sized conductors, including at cable terminations and within electrical equipment. Its heat-activated recovery allows the sleeve to conform more closely to the conductor than a loose-fitting identification sleeve, provided the selected dimensions are suitable.
The green/yellow colour combination should be reserved for the conductor functions permitted by the applicable electrical standards. Adding identification sleeving does not establish electrical continuity, create a protective earth connection or make an incorrectly installed conductor compliant. The underlying wiring and protective bonding arrangements must be designed and verified separately.
The HS216EARTH(GRN/YEL) features a 2:1 shrink ratio, meaning the tubing is designed to recover to approximately half its original diameter when correctly heated. Its 1.6 mm nominal supplied diameter allows installation over compatible small wires, while its 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter supports a closer fit after shrinking.
This compact size makes the tubing particularly useful for small-diameter protective conductors and electrical wiring applications where a larger sleeve may not be appropriate. Installers should select the tubing based on the actual outside diameter of the conductor or component, rather than relying solely on the conductor's nominal cross-sectional area.
For effective installation, the supplied diameter must be large enough to pass over the intended wire or termination, and the recovered diameter must be suitable for the required final fit. Where electrical insulation performance, mechanical protection or thermal resistance is important, confirm the manufacturer's relevant ratings before selecting the product.
Professional Earth Conductor Marking for Control Panels and Equipment Assembly
Electrical control panels, machinery and equipment assemblies often contain numerous conductors that must be clearly identified for installation, inspection and future maintenance. The Partex HS216EARTH(GRN/YEL) provides a practical solution for marking appropriately sized protective earth conductors while offering a neat heat-shrunk finish.
The 150 m pack is particularly useful for workshops, panel-building operations and equipment manufacturing environments where repeated lengths of identification sleeving may be required. Technicians can cut sections to suit individual conductors, helping maintain consistent green/yellow identification across suitable wiring assemblies.
By combining a recognisable colour scheme with a heat-activated fit, the HS216EARTH(GRN/YEL) supports professional wiring presentation and straightforward visual identification. It is not, however, a substitute for proper cable termination, protective bonding or electrical testing.
Practical Installation and Heat Shrink Application
To install the Partex HS216EARTH(GRN/YEL), cut the tubing to the required length and slide it over the intended conductor or component before completing any termination that would prevent the sleeve from being fitted. Ensure that the tubing's 1.6 mm supplied diameter is suitable for the item being covered.
Position the sleeve correctly and apply controlled heat using a suitable heat gun or manufacturer-approved equipment. Heat the tubing evenly to encourage consistent recovery, taking care to avoid overheating the sleeving, damaging nearby insulation or exposing sensitive components to excessive temperatures.
Allow the tubing to cool before handling, then inspect the finished sleeve for proper positioning and visible damage. Ensure the green/yellow identification is used only for an appropriate conductor function and that the completed electrical installation meets the relevant wiring and safety requirements. Do not assume that the tubing is adhesive-lined, waterproof or rated for a particular voltage or temperature without checking the manufacturer's specifications.
Typical Applications
- Identification of appropriately sized protective earth conductors.
- Green/yellow sleeving for electrical control panel wiring.
- Protective conductor marking in industrial equipment assemblies.
- Electrical machinery wiring and maintenance.
- OEM electrical equipment manufacturing.
- Identification sleeving at compatible conductor terminations.
- Small-diameter protective earth wiring applications.
- Electrical cabinet and enclosure assembly.
- Wiring harness production requiring protective earth identification.
- General electrical installation work where green/yellow heat shrink identification is appropriate.
