Why Choose the Partex HS216RED 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HS216RED is a versatile and practical 2:1 heat shrink tubing designed for electrical insulation, cable protection and wire identification in industrial and commercial electrical installations. Featuring a red finish, this tubing has a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm and a recovered diameter of 0.8 mm, making it suitable for small-diameter wires, conductors and electrical connections.
As part of the Partex heat shrink tubing range, the HS216RED provides a convenient solution for protecting and identifying electrical wiring. When suitable heat is applied, the tubing contracts around the underlying conductor or component, forming a close-fitting protective sleeve that helps provide electrical insulation and a neat, professional finish.
Supplied in a generous 150 m pack, the HS216RED is ideal for electrical panel builders, cable harness manufacturers, maintenance engineers and industrial installers. Its 2:1 shrink ratio provides installation flexibility, while the distinctive red colour supports conductor identification and organised wiring systems.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 heat shrink ratio provides a close fit around compatible electrical conductors.
- 1.6 mm supplied diameter suitable for small electrical wiring and cable sleeving applications.
- 0.8 mm recovered diameter for compact wire insulation and protection.
- Red colour supports conductor identification and colour-coded electrical installations.
- 150 m pack length suitable for production, workshop and maintenance applications.
- Heat-activated shrinking provides a tidy protective sleeve without additional mechanical fasteners.
- Suitable for electrical control panels, cable harness assembly and industrial wiring systems.
Key Features
- Partex heat shrink tubing for electrical insulation and cable protection.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 1.6 mm nominal diameter before shrinking.
- 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter.
- Red tubing colour for visual conductor identification.
- 150 m supplied length for multiple installation and assembly tasks.
- Heat-shrinkable construction for close-fitting cable sleeving.
- Can be cut to application-specific lengths before installation.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Partex
- Model: HS216RED
- Product type: Heat shrink tubing
- Shrink ratio: 2:1
- Nominal supplied diameter: 1.6 mm
- Nominal recovered diameter: 0.8 mm
- Colour: Red
- Pack length: 150 m
- Activation method: Heat shrinking
- Application: Electrical insulation, cable sleeving, wire protection and conductor identification
Reliable Cable Insulation and Wire Identification
Heat shrink tubing provides a practical method of insulating and protecting electrical conductors and small cable connections. The Partex HS216RED 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 the tubing to recover to approximately half its original nominal diameter under appropriate heating conditions.
The red finish makes this tubing particularly useful in wiring installations where visual conductor identification and colour organisation are important. Its compact dimensions make it suitable for small electrical wires used in control panels, cable harnesses and equipment assemblies. For reliable installation, select the correct tubing diameter and follow the manufacturer's recommended heating procedure.
Typical Applications
- Electrical wire insulation and protective sleeving.
- Control panel wiring and conductor identification.
- Industrial cable harness manufacturing and assembly.
- Small-diameter cable protection and wire management.
- Colour-coded electrical wiring installations.
- Electrical equipment maintenance and repair work.
