Why Choose the Partex HS2508GREEN 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HS2508GREEN is a versatile 2:1 heat shrink tubing designed for electrical insulation, cable protection and conductor identification in industrial and commercial electrical installations. Featuring a distinctive green finish, this tubing has a nominal supplied diameter of 50.8 mm and a nominal recovered diameter of 25.4 mm, making it suitable for appropriately sized larger electrical cables, cable assemblies and wiring connections.
As part of the Partex heat shrink tubing range, the HS2508GREEN provides a practical solution for protecting and organising electrical wiring. When suitable heat is applied, the tubing contracts around the underlying cable or component, forming a close-fitting protective sleeve that supports electrical insulation and provides a neat, professional finish. Its green colour also allows visual differentiation of cables within appropriately designed identification systems.
Supplied in a convenient 30 m pack, the HS2508GREEN is suitable for electrical panel builders, cable harness manufacturers, maintenance engineers and industrial installers. Its 2:1 shrink ratio provides installation flexibility, while the 50.8/25.4 mm diameter specification makes it particularly useful for larger cable sleeving applications requiring protective insulation and organised wiring.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 heat shrink ratio provides a close fit around compatible electrical cables and connections.
- 50.8 mm supplied diameter accommodates appropriately sized larger cables, conductor assemblies and components before shrinking.
- 25.4 mm recovered diameter enables close-fitting protection around suitable cable diameters.
- Green colour supports visual cable differentiation and organised wiring systems.
- 30 m pack length suitable for production, workshop and maintenance applications.
- Heat-activated installation creates a protective sleeve without additional mechanical fasteners.
- Cut-to-length flexibility allows individual sleeves to be prepared for specific installation requirements.
- Versatile cable protection for electrical control panels, cable harnesses and industrial equipment.
Key Features
- Partex heat shrink tubing for electrical insulation and cable protection.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 50.8 mm nominal diameter before shrinking.
- 25.4 mm nominal recovered diameter.
- Green tubing colour for visual identification and organised cable sleeving.
- 30 m supplied length for multiple installation and assembly tasks.
- Heat-shrinkable construction for close-fitting cable and conductor sleeving.
- Cut-to-length format for application-specific installation.
Reliable Cable Insulation and Wire Identification
Heat shrink tubing provides a convenient method of insulating and protecting electrical cables, conductor assemblies and wiring connections. The Partex HS2508GREEN contracts when suitable heat is applied, allowing it to conform to compatible cable diameters and create a neat protective covering. Its 2:1 shrink ratio enables substantial diameter reduction, with a specified nominal recovered diameter of 25.4 mm.
The green finish makes this tubing useful for electrical installations where visual cable differentiation, organised wiring and consistent protective sleeving are important. However, plain green tubing must not be assumed to provide the required green/yellow identification for protective earth conductors under applicable UK wiring requirements. For effective installation, select tubing with a supplied diameter large enough to pass over the cable or component and a recovered diameter suitable for a close fit. Follow the manufacturer's recommended heating procedure and confirm suitability for the electrical and environmental conditions of the application.
Typical Applications
- Electrical cable insulation and protective sleeving.
- Control panel wiring and cable management.
- Industrial cable harness manufacturing and assembly.
- Protection of compatible larger electrical cable connections.
- Visual cable identification and wiring organisation.
- Electrical equipment wiring and component sleeving.
- Switchgear and distribution equipment cable assemblies.
- Electrical installation, maintenance and repair work.
