Why Choose the Partex HSMB16CLEAR 2:1 Clear Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HSMB16CLEAR is a versatile 2:1 clear heat shrink tubing product designed for electrical insulation, wire protection, cable identification and professional cable management. Manufactured by Partex, a specialist in cable marking and identification solutions, this transparent heat shrink tubing provides a practical way to protect small electrical conductors while maintaining visibility of the underlying wires, labels and connections.
Featuring a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm and a fully recovered diameter of approximately 0.8 mm, the HSMB16CLEAR is particularly suitable for small-diameter wires, fine electrical connections and electronic assemblies. Its 2:1 shrink ratio allows the tubing to contract to approximately half its original diameter when correctly heated, creating a close-fitting protective sleeve around compatible conductors.
Supplied in a convenient 17 m pack with a clear, transparent finish, the Partex HSMB16CLEAR is ideal for electrical panel wiring, electronic equipment, control circuits and cable harness manufacturing. The transparent design is especially useful for protecting printed cable markers, identification labels and colour-coded conductors without concealing the information beneath the tubing.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 heat shrink ratio provides a close-fitting protective sleeve around small wires and electrical components.
- 1.6 mm nominal supplied diameter suitable for fine electrical conductors and compact cable assemblies.
- 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter for secure coverage of appropriately sized wires.
- Clear, transparent finish allows underlying cable colours, markings and identification labels to remain visible.
- 17 m pack length provides convenient material for multiple installation and maintenance tasks.
- Provides additional electrical insulation and mechanical protection when correctly specified and installed.
- Helps protect insulated wires and cable identification markings against abrasion and handling damage.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual wiring, identification and cable protection applications.
Key Features
- Partex HSMB heat shrink tubing for professional electrical and cable management applications.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 1.6 mm nominal diameter before shrinking.
- 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter.
- Clear, transparent tubing for visibility of underlying conductors and identification markings.
- 17 m supplied pack length.
- Heat-activated shrinking for a close-fitting protective sleeve.
- Suitable for small wires, electronic assemblies and compatible insulated connections.
- Useful for protecting cable identification sleeves and markings while keeping them visible.
- Provides an additional protective layer around appropriately sized electrical conductors.
- Suitable for industrial automation, electrical control panels and general wiring maintenance.
Reliable Transparent Insulation and Cable Identification Protection
Heat shrink tubing provides a convenient method of protecting electrical conductors, insulated connections and cable identification markings. The Partex HSMB16CLEAR features a 2:1 shrink ratio, allowing its nominal diameter to reduce from 1.6 mm to approximately 0.8 mm when heated under appropriate conditions.
Unlike coloured heat shrink tubing, the clear finish allows underlying cable identification information, printed markers and conductor colours to remain visible. This makes the HSMB16CLEAR particularly useful in applications where identification must remain readable while benefiting from an additional protective sleeve. Its compact dimensions are well suited to fine electrical wiring, electronic connections and control circuits.
For effective installation, select tubing that passes over the largest part of the wire, marker or component before shrinking and has a recovered diameter small enough to grip the intended surface. Cut the tubing to the required length, position it correctly and apply controlled, even heat using a suitable heat gun. Always follow the manufacturer's installation guidance and select the tubing according to the electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements of the application.
Typical Applications
- Electrical insulation and protective sleeving for small-diameter wires.
- Protection of printed cable markers and identification labels.
- Industrial control panel wiring and conductor identification.
- Electronic equipment assembly and maintenance.
- Protection of suitable soldered wire joints and insulated connections.
- Small cable harnesses and wiring looms.
- Industrial automation and instrumentation wiring.
- Transparent protective covering for colour-coded conductors.
- Electrical repair, refurbishment and maintenance work.
