Why Choose the Partex HS264BLUE 2:1 Blue Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HS264BLUE is a versatile and reliable blue heat shrink tubing designed for electrical insulation, cable protection, wire identification and professional cable management. Featuring a 2:1 shrink ratio, this tubing reduces from a nominal internal diameter of 6.4 mm to 3.2 mm when fully recovered, providing a close-fitting protective sleeve around appropriately sized wires, cables and electrical components.
Manufactured by Partex, a recognised specialist in cable identification and electrical installation products, this blue heat shrink tubing provides a practical solution for protecting electrical connections while supporting clear and consistent cable identification. Its distinctive blue colour is particularly useful for colour-coded wiring systems, helping electricians, control panel builders and maintenance engineers identify conductors and cable groups within electrical installations.
Supplied in a convenient 75 m pack, the HS264BLUE is ideal for electrical contractors, industrial manufacturers, automation engineers and maintenance professionals requiring a dependable supply of heat shrink sleeving. With its 6.4 mm supplied diameter and 3.2 mm nominal recovered diameter, it is suitable for a variety of medium-sized conductors, cable connections and protective sleeving applications.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 heat shrink ratio provides a close-fitting sleeve around appropriately sized cables and components.
- 6.4 mm supplied diameter reducing to approximately 3.2 mm when fully recovered.
- Blue colour coding supports clear conductor identification and organised electrical wiring.
- 75 m bulk pack suitable for professional installations and production environments.
- Helps provide electrical insulation and mechanical protection for suitable cables and connections.
- Protective sleeving helps reduce exposure to abrasion and everyday mechanical wear.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual cable identification and insulation tasks.
- Suitable for electrical control panels, industrial machinery and cable harness assembly.
Key Features
- Partex HS264BLUE heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 6.4 mm supplied internal diameter.
- 3.2 mm nominal recovered internal diameter.
- Blue colour for cable identification and colour-coded wiring systems.
- 75 m pack quantity for professional electrical installation requirements.
- Heat-activated shrinking for a neat, close-fitting finish.
- Suitable for electrical insulation, cable protection and wire identification.
- Can be cut to length for individual installation requirements.
- Designed for use in electrical wiring, control panels and industrial equipment.
Reliable Electrical Insulation and Cable Protection
Heat shrink tubing is widely used in electrical and industrial installations to provide protective sleeving around conductors, cable connections and electrical components. When suitable heat is applied, the tubing contracts around the underlying component, creating a neat, close-fitting covering that helps protect against abrasion and provides additional insulation where appropriate.
The Partex HS264BLUE combines a practical 2:1 shrink ratio with a distinctive blue finish, making it particularly useful for electrical installations where cable identification and organised wiring are important. The tubing can be used to identify conductors, protect suitable electrical connections and provide a professional finish to cable assemblies.
Blue sleeving can also support conductor identification within colour-coded wiring systems. In UK electrical installations, blue is commonly associated with neutral conductors, although the suitability of any identification method depends on the applicable wiring regulations and installation requirements. The tubing's colour should therefore be selected according to the intended application and relevant electrical standards.
For effective installation, select tubing with a supplied internal diameter large enough to pass over the intended cable or component and a recovered diameter suitable for the required fit. Cut the tubing to length and apply controlled, even heat using an appropriate heat gun, following the manufacturer's installation recommendations and avoiding excessive heating of the underlying cable insulation.
Typical Applications
- Electrical wire and cable insulation.
- Blue colour-coded conductor identification.
- Electrical control panel wiring and assembly.
- Industrial automation and machine control systems.
- Protection of suitable cable joints and electrical connections.
- Wire harness manufacturing and cable management.
- Electrical equipment manufacturing and assembly.
- Maintenance and repair of electrical wiring.
- Protective sleeving for appropriately sized cables and components.
- Commercial and industrial electrical installations.
