Why Choose the Partex ECHS216GREY 2:1 Grey Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex ECHS216GREY is a versatile grey 2:1 heat shrink tubing designed for electrical wire insulation, cable identification, conductor protection and professional wiring applications. Featuring a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm and a nominal fully recovered diameter of 0.8 mm, this heat shrink sleeving provides a neat, close-fitting covering when correctly heated around suitably sized wires and components.
The 2:1 shrink ratio allows the tubing to recover to approximately half its original internal diameter when exposed to suitable heat. This enables the sleeving to conform around compatible electrical conductors, small cable joints and wiring assemblies, providing an additional insulating layer while helping protect against abrasion and general handling wear.
Supplied in a generous 150 m pack, the ECHS216GREY is particularly suitable for electrical contractors, panel builders, equipment manufacturers and maintenance engineers who require consistent heat shrink sleeving for repeated installation tasks. Its neutral grey finish is well suited to organised wiring systems, electrical control panels and professional cable management applications.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 heat shrink ratio allows the tubing to recover to approximately half its supplied diameter.
- 1.6 mm nominal supplied diameter is suitable for compatible small electrical wires and components.
- 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter provides a close-fitting sleeve after correct heat application.
- Grey colour supports neat cable identification and wiring organisation.
- Provides an additional layer of electrical insulation around compatible conductors and connections.
- Helps protect covered wiring against abrasion and general mechanical handling.
- Flexible tubing can be cut to the required length for individual applications.
- Heat-activated recovery creates a tidy finish without conventional tape wrapping.
- 150 m pack quantity supports repetitive production, panel assembly and maintenance work.
- Suitable for electrical, electronic, industrial and general cable management applications.
Key Features
- Partex ECHS216GREY heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 shrink ratio.
- Nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm.
- Nominal fully recovered diameter of 0.8 mm.
- Neutral grey colour for professional wiring applications.
- Heat-activated shrinking for a close-fitting covering.
- Suitable for small-diameter electrical conductors and wiring assemblies.
- Provides an additional layer of electrical insulation.
- Helps protect wires and cable joints against abrasion.
- Can be cut into individual sleeves to suit installation requirements.
- Suitable for installation using controlled hot-air heating equipment.
- Total supplied length: 150 m.
Precise 2:1 Heat Shrink Recovery for Small Electrical Wires
The Partex ECHS216GREY is designed to create a close-fitting protective sleeve around small wires and compatible electrical components. The tubing is positioned over the required section before heat is applied evenly using suitable hot-air equipment. As it warms, the material contracts around the underlying cable or component, helping produce a tidy insulating cover and a professional finish.
With a nominal diameter of 1.6 mm before shrinking and 0.8 mm after full recovery, this product is intended for applications requiring fine heat shrink sleeving. The tubing should be selected so that it fits over the component before heating and contracts sufficiently to grip it afterwards. Its 150 m supply length allows installers to cut sleeves to the required dimensions, helping reduce waste during repetitive electrical assembly and maintenance work.
Typical Applications
- Electrical wire insulation and identification.
- Control panel wiring and cable organisation.
- Electronic equipment assembly and repair.
- Small conductor and cable joint covering.
- Industrial automation and instrumentation wiring.
- Electrical equipment manufacturing and maintenance.
- Protection of small wire terminations and compatible connections.
- Colour-coded wiring systems and cable management.
- Workshop electrical repairs and cable assembly production.
