Why Choose the Partex ECHS264BROWN 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex ECHS264BROWN is a versatile and practical 2:1 heat shrink tubing designed for electrical insulation, cable protection and wire identification in industrial, commercial and electrical engineering applications. Supplied in a distinctive brown finish, this heat shrink sleeving provides a convenient solution for protecting electrical conductors, insulating connections and organising cable assemblies.
Featuring a nominal supplied internal diameter of 6.4 mm and a fully recovered internal diameter of 3.2 mm, the ECHS264BROWN offers a 2:1 shrink ratio. When suitable heat is applied, the tubing contracts to approximately half its original diameter, forming a close-fitting protective sleeve around compatible cables, conductors and electrical components.
Supplied in a convenient 75 m pack, the Partex ECHS264BROWN is ideal for electrical panel builders, wiring harness manufacturers, maintenance engineers and industrial production environments. Its brown colour supports colour-coded wiring identification, while the flexible, cut-to-length format makes it suitable for both individual electrical repairs and repeated production applications.
Key Advantages
- Versatile 2:1 heat shrink tubing for electrical insulation and cable protection.
- 6.4 mm supplied internal diameter reducing to approximately 3.2 mm after full recovery.
- Brown colour supports wire identification and colour-coded electrical installations.
- Heat-activated shrinking provides a close fit around compatible cables and conductors.
- Helps protect electrical connections against abrasion, handling and minor mechanical wear.
- Suitable for industrial control panels, electrical wiring and automation equipment.
- Convenient 75 m supply length for regular installation and manufacturing requirements.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual cable, connector and component applications.
Key Features
- Partex ECHS264BROWN heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 shrink ratio for controlled dimensional recovery.
- 6.4 mm nominal supplied internal diameter.
- 3.2 mm nominal fully recovered internal diameter.
- Brown finish for colour-coded cable identification.
- Heat-activated tubing designed to contract around electrical wires and components.
- Provides an additional layer of electrical insulation and mechanical protection.
- Suitable for cable assemblies, wiring installations and component sleeving.
- 75 m pack length suitable for production, installation and maintenance use.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Partex
- Series: ECHS
- Model: ECHS264BROWN
- Product type: Heat shrink tubing
- Shrink ratio: 2:1
- Nominal diameter before shrinking: 6.4 mm
- Nominal diameter after full recovery: 3.2 mm
- Colour: Brown
- Installation method: Heat activated
- Application: Electrical insulation, cable protection and wire identification
- Supply length: 75 m
- Pack quantity: 1 × 75 m length
Reliable Electrical Insulation and Cable Protection
Heat shrink tubing is widely used to insulate electrical conductors, cover cable joints and provide additional protection for wiring assemblies. The Partex ECHS264BROWN 2:1 heat shrink tubing is designed to contract when suitable heat is applied, allowing the sleeve to conform closely to appropriately sized cables and electrical components. This helps create a neat, organised installation while providing an additional protective layer against everyday mechanical wear.
The 6.4/3.2 mm diameter configuration makes this tubing suitable for a range of small to medium-sized electrical cables, insulated connections and wiring harnesses. Its brown finish is particularly useful where brown sleeving is required for cable identification or conductor colour coding. For effective installation, the tubing must fit over the cable or component before heating and have sufficient recovery to grip it securely. Apply heat evenly using a suitable controlled heat source and follow the manufacturer's installation guidance.
Typical Applications
- Electrical wire insulation and protection.
- Industrial control panel wiring and cable management.
- Electrical conductor and cable connection insulation.
- Wiring harness manufacturing and assembly.
- Brown colour-coded cable and conductor identification.
- Electrical connection and solder joint covering.
- Automation equipment and instrumentation wiring.
- Electrical maintenance, repairs and production assembly.
