Why Choose the Partex HS224YELLOW 2:1 Yellow Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HS224YELLOW is a yellow 2:1 heat shrink tubing product designed for electrical wire insulation, cable identification and protection of small-diameter wiring and connections. Manufactured by Partex, this heat shrink sleeving offers a practical cable management solution for electricians, control panel builders, industrial maintenance engineers and electrical equipment manufacturers requiring neat, close-fitting sleeving for electrical assemblies.
Featuring a 2:1 shrink ratio, the tubing reduces in diameter when heated, allowing it to conform around suitably sized wires and components. The nominal supplied diameter is 2.4 mm, with a nominal recovered diameter of 1.2 mm. This size is particularly useful for small electrical conductors, wiring harnesses and connections where a compact, fitted sleeve is required.
The yellow colour provides a highly visible option for cable identification and wiring organisation, helping installers distinguish selected conductors or cable groups within an established colour-coding system. Supplied in a 150 m pack, the HS224YELLOW is suitable for repeated cutting and installation tasks in electrical panel assembly, cable harness production, equipment manufacturing and maintenance operations.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 heat shrink ratio allows the tubing to reduce to approximately half its original diameter when correctly recovered.
- 2.4 mm supplied diameter provides a practical sleeving size for appropriately sized small wires and electrical connections.
- 1.2 mm nominal recovered diameter allows a close-fitting sleeve around compatible components.
- Yellow colour supports visual identification and colour-coded cable management.
- Heat-activated recovery provides a fitted sleeve without a separate mechanical fastening mechanism.
- Useful for electrical insulation, cable organisation and protection against incidental contact and light abrasion when correctly specified.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual wiring and assembly tasks.
- 150 m pack quantity supports repeated use in electrical installation and maintenance projects.
- Suitable for control panel manufacturing, industrial wiring and cable harness assembly.
Key Features
- Partex HS224YELLOW heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 2.4 mm nominal supplied diameter.
- 1.2 mm nominal recovered diameter.
- Yellow colour for visual cable identification.
- Heat-activated diameter reduction.
- Designed for use on suitably sized wires, conductors and electrical connections.
- Can be cut into individual sleeve lengths.
- Suitable for electrical cable management and wiring assembly.
- Useful for insulating and identifying small-diameter wiring where the product's electrical properties meet the application requirements.
- Supplied in a 150 m pack.
Reliable Wire Insulation and Identification for Electrical Control Systems
Effective cable insulation and identification help maintain organised electrical installations, improve wiring accessibility and simplify equipment maintenance. The Partex HS224YELLOW provides a heat-shrinkable sleeve that can be cut to length, positioned over a suitable wire or connection and heated to achieve a close fit. This makes it a practical option for small-diameter wiring in control panels, electrical equipment and industrial automation assemblies.
The combination of a 2.4 mm supplied diameter, 1.2 mm recovered diameter and 2:1 shrink ratio makes this tubing relevant to small electrical conductors and wiring connections. The supplied diameter must be large enough to pass over the wire or component before heating, while the recovered diameter must be suitable for achieving the intended finished fit. Allowance should also be made for connectors, terminals or other components that the tubing must pass over during installation.
Its yellow finish can support site-specific cable identification systems, making it easier to distinguish selected wiring groups during assembly, inspection and maintenance. For example, an installer may use yellow sleeving to identify a designated wiring category within a documented panel identification scheme. However, colour alone does not establish the electrical function of a conductor, and yellow tubing must not be treated as a substitute for any identification required by applicable wiring standards.
Before installation, users should confirm the required electrical insulation rating, recovery temperature, operating temperature, material compatibility and environmental suitability against the manufacturer's technical documentation. A suitable heat source should be applied evenly according to the manufacturer's instructions, avoiding overheating or damage to the underlying cable insulation.
Typical Applications
- Insulation of appropriately sized small electrical wires and connections.
- Electrical control panel wiring and assembly.
- Industrial automation and machinery wiring.
- Cable harness production and wire identification.
- Colour-coded cable organisation and circuit identification.
- Electrical equipment manufacturing and OEM assemblies.
- Protection of small wiring sections against light abrasion.
- Electrical maintenance, repairs and cable refurbishment.
- Instrumentation wiring and small-diameter cable assemblies.
- General-purpose heat shrink sleeving applications where the tubing specifications are suitable.
