Why Choose the Partex HSMB48CLEAR 2:1 Clear Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HSMB48CLEAR 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 electrical conductors while maintaining visibility of the underlying wires, identification markings and connections.
Featuring a nominal supplied diameter of 4.8 mm and a fully recovered diameter of approximately 2.4 mm, the HSMB48CLEAR is suitable for appropriately sized electrical wires, insulated connections and compact cable 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 and components.
Supplied in a convenient 12 m pack with a clear, transparent finish, the Partex HSMB48CLEAR is ideal for electrical control panel wiring, industrial automation, electronic equipment and cable harness manufacturing. Its transparent appearance is particularly 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 suitable electrical conductors.
- 4.8 mm nominal supplied diameter suitable for appropriately sized wires, insulated connections and cable assemblies.
- 2.4 mm nominal recovered diameter for effective coverage of compatible wiring.
- Clear, transparent finish allows underlying conductor colours, printed markings and identification labels to remain visible.
- 12 m pack length provides convenient material for multiple electrical 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, handling damage and general mechanical wear.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual wiring, identification and protective sleeving applications.
Key Features
- Partex HSMB heat shrink tubing for professional electrical and cable management applications.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 4.8 mm nominal diameter before shrinking.
- 2.4 mm nominal recovered diameter.
- Clear, transparent tubing for visibility of underlying conductors and identification markings.
- 12 m supplied pack length.
- Heat-activated shrinking for a close-fitting protective sleeve.
- Suitable for electrical wires, cable harnesses and compatible insulated connections.
- Useful for protecting cable identification sleeves and printed markings while keeping them visible.
- Provides an additional protective layer around appropriately sized electrical conductors.
- Helps create neat, professional cable assemblies and wiring installations.
- 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 assemblies. The Partex HSMB48CLEAR features a 2:1 shrink ratio, allowing its nominal diameter to reduce from 4.8 mm to approximately 2.4 mm when heated under appropriate conditions.
Unlike coloured heat shrink tubing, the clear finish allows underlying conductor colours, printed cable markers and identification labels to remain visible. This makes the HSMB48CLEAR particularly useful in applications where cable identification must remain readable while benefiting from an additional protective sleeve. The transparent design also allows visual inspection of the underlying cable surface without removing the tubing.
When correctly selected and installed, the tubing helps provide supplementary insulation and protection against mechanical wear. It can also improve the appearance of wiring assemblies by covering suitable insulated connections and protecting identification markings from direct handling and abrasion. The tubing does not replace correctly rated primary conductor insulation or other required electrical safety measures.
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 recommended installation conditions and avoid overheating adjacent components or printed identification markings.
Typical Applications
- Electrical insulation and protective sleeving for appropriately sized 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.
- Cable harnesses and wiring looms.
- Industrial automation and instrumentation wiring.
- Transparent protective covering for colour-coded conductors.
- Electrical machinery and equipment wiring.
- Electrical repair, refurbishment and maintenance work.
