Why Choose the Partex ECHS216BLACK 2:1 Black Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex ECHS216BLACK is a black 2:1 heat shrink tubing product designed for electrical wire insulation, cable identification support and protection of suitable electrical connections. Featuring a nominal diameter of 1.6 mm before shrinking and 0.8 mm after shrinking, this tubing provides a practical solution for covering small-diameter wires and components in electrical installations, control panels and industrial equipment.
With its 2:1 shrink ratio, the tubing contracts to approximately half its original diameter when heated under appropriate conditions. This allows it to fit around compatible wires and components, providing a close-fitting protective covering after shrinking. Its black finish offers a neat, professional appearance for electrical wiring and cable management applications.
Supplied in a 150 m pack, the Partex ECHS216BLACK is particularly suitable for electrical panel builders, cable assembly manufacturers, industrial maintenance teams and installers requiring substantial quantities of small-diameter heat shrink tubing for repeated termination and insulation work.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 shrink ratio allows the tubing to reduce to approximately half its original diameter.
- 1.6 mm nominal supplied diameter for small wires and electrical components.
- 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter for close-fitting coverage.
- Black finish provides a neat appearance for electrical wiring installations.
- Helps provide electrical insulation over appropriately sized conductors and connections.
- Offers a protective covering against general handling and abrasion in suitable applications.
- Useful for organising and finishing cable assemblies.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual applications.
- Suitable for electrical panel assembly, equipment manufacturing and maintenance.
- 150 m pack quantity supports regular use and higher-volume cable preparation.
Key Features
- Partex ECHS216BLACK heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 1.6 mm nominal diameter before shrinking.
- 0.8 mm nominal diameter after shrinking.
- Black colour for electrical insulation and cable management.
- Heat-activated diameter reduction.
- Suitable for covering appropriately sized electrical wires and components.
- Can be cut into individual lengths as required.
- Designed for use in electrical assembly and cable preparation applications.
- Suitable for industrial control panel and equipment wiring.
- Supplied in a 150 m pack.
Reliable Wire Insulation and Protection for Electrical Assemblies
Heat shrink tubing is widely used in electrical installations to provide a close-fitting covering around conductors, wire joints and small components. When selected in the correct size and installed using suitable heating equipment, the tubing contracts around the underlying surface to help provide insulation, mechanical protection and a tidy cable assembly finish.
The Partex ECHS216BLACK features a 1.6 mm supplied diameter and a 0.8 mm recovered diameter, making it suitable for applications where small-diameter tubing is required. Installers should ensure that the tubing can pass over the component before shrinking and that its recovered diameter is appropriate for the finished assembly. Heating should follow the manufacturer's recommendations to avoid damaging the tubing or the underlying cable insulation. The suitability of the finished assembly for a particular voltage, temperature or environmental condition should be confirmed against the relevant technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Insulation of small electrical wires and conductors.
- Protection of compatible electrical connections and wire joints.
- Industrial control panel wiring and assembly.
- Electrical cable harness manufacturing.
- Electronic equipment wiring and component protection.
- Automation equipment and instrumentation wiring.
- Electrical equipment manufacturing and OEM assembly.
- Repair and refurbishment of suitable cable insulation.
- Neat finishing of small-diameter cable assemblies.
- High-volume electrical installation and maintenance work.
