Why Choose the Partex HSMB16YELLOW 2:1 Yellow Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HSMB16YELLOW is a professional yellow 2:1 heat shrink tubing designed for electrical insulation, fine-wire protection and colour-coded identification of small electrical conductors. Featuring a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm and a recovered diameter of 0.8 mm, this tubing contracts when heated to provide a close-fitting protective sleeve around compatible wires and electrical components.
Designed for precision electrical wiring and cable management applications, Partex heat shrink tubing is suitable for electronic equipment, industrial control panels, instrumentation wiring and electrical maintenance. Its distinctive yellow finish supports visual identification and organised wiring, making it useful where individual conductors or small cable groups need to be distinguished within an electrical assembly.
Supplied in a 17 m pack, the HSMB16YELLOW provides a practical solution for repeated wiring, cable identification and electrical assembly tasks. Its compact 1.6/0.8 mm nominal dimensions make it particularly suitable for fine wires, small electrical connections and precision cable management applications requiring a neat protective covering.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 heat shrink ratio allows the tubing to contract to approximately half its original nominal diameter.
- 1.6 mm supplied diameter suitable for fine wires and appropriately sized electrical connections.
- 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter provides a close-fitting covering around compatible small conductors.
- Yellow colour supports clear visual identification and colour-coded cable management.
- 17 m pack length provides material for repeated electrical assembly and maintenance tasks.
- Helps provide electrical insulation and protection against everyday handling and abrasion.
- Heat-activated installation provides a neat finish without additional fastening components.
Key Features
- Partex HSMB16YELLOW heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 1.6 mm nominal diameter before shrinking.
- 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter.
- Yellow colour for visual cable and conductor identification.
- 17 m supplied length.
- Heat-activated shrinkage for close-fitting wire protection.
- Suitable for fine electrical conductors and small wiring assemblies.
- Useful for electrical insulation, cable protection and colour-coded identification.
- Practical for electronic equipment, instrumentation wiring and industrial control systems.
Precision Wire Insulation and Identification for Electrical Systems
Heat shrink tubing provides a convenient method of insulating and protecting electrical conductors by contracting around wires and components when heat is applied. The Partex HSMB16YELLOW features a nominal 2:1 shrink ratio, allowing the tubing to reduce from approximately 1.6 mm to 0.8 mm in diameter when fully recovered. This makes it suitable for appropriately sized fine-wire connections, small conductor sections and precision electrical wiring assemblies where a close-fitting protective covering is required.
The yellow finish is useful in electronic equipment, instrumentation systems and industrial automation applications where colour coding helps identify designated wires or circuits. Its visible colouring can also support maintenance work by making selected conductors easier to recognise within densely populated wiring assemblies. Yellow-only tubing should not be used as a substitute for green/yellow protective earth identification where applicable wiring standards require that combination. Installers should ensure that the tubing fits over the largest part of the connection before heating and recovers sufficiently around the underlying wire. Any required voltage rating, operating temperature or environmental protection classification should be confirmed against the applicable Partex technical documentation.
Typical Applications
- Fine-wire electrical insulation and conductor protection.
- Electronic equipment wiring and assembly.
- Instrumentation and signal wiring applications.
- Industrial control panel wiring and cable management.
- Yellow colour-coded identification of small electrical conductors.
- Small electrical connections and conductor coverings.
- Precision wire harness assembly and cable organisation.
- Electrical maintenance, repair and workshop assembly tasks.
