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ECHS2127RED Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 12.7/6.3mm, red, pack 50m
Partex ECHS2127RED is red 2:1 heat shrink tubing with a nominal supplied diameter of 12.7 mm and recovered diameter of 6.3 mm for electrical cable insulation, protection and identification, supplied in a 50 m pack.
£31.67
Why Choose the Partex ECHS2127RED 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex ECHS2127RED is a red 2:1 heat shrink tubing product designed for electrical cable insulation, conductor identification and protection of electrical connections. Featuring a nominal supplied diameter of 12.7 mm and a nominal fully recovered diameter of 6.3 mm, this tubing provides a practical solution for electrical installations, control panel wiring, cable harness manufacturing and industrial maintenance.
With its 2:1 nominal shrink ratio, the ECHS2127RED is designed to reduce to approximately half its original diameter when correctly heated and allowed to recover. This enables the tubing to conform around appropriately sized cables, wire connections and components, creating a neat protective sleeve. Its distinctive red colour supports visual cable identification, organised wiring systems and application-specific conductor marking.
Supplied in a convenient 50 m pack, the Partex ECHS2127RED is suitable for electrical contractors, panel builders, cable assembly manufacturers and maintenance engineers requiring consistent quantities of red heat shrink sleeving for installation, repair and production work.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio provides predictable diameter reduction when heat is applied.
- 12.7 mm nominal supplied diameter accommodates appropriately sized cables, connections and components.
- 6.3 mm nominal recovered diameter supports close-fitting protective sleeving.
- Red colour supports visual cable identification and colour-coded wiring arrangements.
- Heat-activated recovery creates a neat covering around compatible conductors.
- Suitable for insulating and protecting appropriately sized electrical connections.
- Provides a physical covering that can help reduce incidental surface abrasion during handling.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual applications.
- Useful for electrical control panels, industrial equipment and cable harness assemblies.
- 50 m pack quantity supports workshop, maintenance and production requirements.
Key Features
- Partex ECHS2127RED heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 12.7 mm nominal supplied diameter.
- 6.3 mm nominal fully recovered diameter.
- Red finish for electrical cable and conductor identification.
- Heat-shrinkable tubular sleeving.
- Designed for compatible electrical conductors, connections and components.
- Suitable for cutting into application-specific lengths.
- Provides a close-fitting sleeve when correctly selected and heated.
- Suitable for electrical insulation, cable identification and protective sleeving applications.
- Useful for control wiring, industrial cable assemblies and electrical maintenance.
- Supplied quantity: 50 m.
Effective Cable Insulation and Red Conductor Identification
The Partex ECHS2127RED provides a practical method of insulating and identifying electrical cables using heat-activated tubing. Its nominal supplied diameter of 12.7 mm allows it to be positioned over appropriately sized conductors, cable connections and components, while its 2:1 nominal recovery ratio enables the tubing to shrink towards a nominal recovered diameter of 6.3 mm when sufficient heat is applied.
For effective installation, the tubing should be selected according to the outside diameter of the item being covered, cut to the required length and heated evenly using suitable equipment. The red colour can support an established electrical identification scheme, while the 50 m supply quantity makes it convenient for workshops and production environments. Applications requiring specific dielectric ratings, operating temperatures, flame classifications, adhesive sealing or environmental certifications should be checked against the relevant Partex product specifications before installation.
Typical Applications
- Electrical cable insulation and protection.
- Red colour identification of electrical conductors.
- Electrical control panel wiring.
- Industrial cable harness manufacturing.
- Low-voltage control and signal cable sleeving.
- Protection of compatible cable connections and splices.
- Instrument and sensor cable identification.
- Industrial automation equipment wiring.
- Electrical distribution equipment wiring.
- Electrical maintenance and refurbishment.
- Production-line cable sleeving operations.
- Applications requiring red 12.7/6.3 mm heat shrink tubing.
Technical Specifications
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| Supply Format | 50 m | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Heat-shrink tubing | |
| Material | Polyolefin | |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 6.3–12.7 mm | |
| Internal Diameter Before Shrinking (mm) | 12.7 mm | |
| Shrink Ratio | 2:1 | |
| Colour | Red | |
| Adhesive Lined | No | |
| Manufacturer | Partex | |
| Model / SKU | ECHS2127RED | |
| Product name | 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing 12.7/6.3 mm Red | |
| Product type | Heat shrink tubing | |
| Product series | ECHS | |
| Nominal shrink ratio | 2:1 | |
| Nominal supplied diameter | 12.7 mm | |
| Nominal recovered diameter | 6.3 mm | |
| Colour | Red | |
| Recovery method | Application of heat | |
| Product form | Tubular sleeving | |
| Supplied quantity | 50 m | |
| Primary application | Electrical cable insulation, protection and identification | |
| Product category | Heat Shrink Tubing | |
| HS Code | 39269097 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Partex ECHS2127RED used for?
The Partex ECHS2127RED is red heat shrink tubing used for insulating, identifying and protecting suitably sized electrical cables, connections and components.
What does the 2:1 shrink ratio mean?
A 2:1 shrink ratio means the tubing is designed to recover to approximately half its original diameter when correctly heated. The specified nominal diameters for this product are 12.7 mm before shrinking and 6.3 mm after full recovery.
What are the supplied and recovered diameters of ECHS2127RED?
The tubing has a nominal supplied diameter of 12.7 mm and a nominal fully recovered diameter of 6.3 mm.
What colour is the Partex ECHS2127RED?
The tubing is supplied in red, making it suitable for visual identification of electrical cables and components within an established colour-coding scheme.
How much Partex ECHS2127RED tubing is supplied?
The specified pack quantity is 50 m of red Partex ECHS2127RED heat shrink tubing.
Can the ECHS2127RED tubing be cut to length?
Yes. The tubing can be cut into suitable lengths before being positioned over the cable, connection or component and heated to achieve the required fit.
How is the Partex ECHS2127RED installed?
Select tubing that fits over the item before shrinking, cut it to the required length and apply heat evenly using suitable equipment. Follow the manufacturer's recommended heating and installation conditions.
Can ECHS2127RED be used for electrical conductor identification?
Yes. Red tubing can be used within an appropriate electrical conductor identification system. The selected colour must comply with the applicable wiring standards and should not be assumed to identify a particular conductor function in every installation.
What cable diameter is suitable for ECHS2127RED?
The tubing has a nominal supplied diameter of 12.7 mm and a nominal fully recovered diameter of 6.3 mm. Select it for items that can pass through the tubing before heating and are large enough for the tubing to recover securely around them. Allow for dimensional tolerances and any connectors or enlarged sections.
Is the Partex ECHS2127RED adhesive-lined?
The specified product information identifies the tubing's dimensions, colour, shrink ratio and pack quantity but does not confirm an adhesive lining. Applications requiring adhesive-lined tubing should use a product with that feature explicitly specified.
Does ECHS2127RED provide waterproof sealing?
Waterproof sealing is not established by the supplied specifications. Where moisture sealing is required, select tubing with a verified sealing construction and an appropriate manufacturer rating.
Can ECHS2127RED be used in control panels?
Yes. The tubing can be used for appropriately sized control panel conductors and connections where heat shrink sleeving is suitable. Any insulation, temperature or other performance requirements must be checked against the manufacturer's specifications.
What is the difference between ECHS2127RED and ECHS295BLUE?
Both products are 2:1 heat shrink tubing. The ECHS2127RED is red, has nominal supplied and recovered diameters of 12.7/6.3 mm and is supplied in a 50 m pack. The ECHS295BLUE is blue, has smaller nominal diameters of 9.5/4.7 mm and is supplied in a 75 m pack.
Trusted by Electrical Installers and Cable Assembly Professionals
Partex cable identification and insulation products provide practical solutions for electrical installation, control panel assembly and industrial wiring applications. The ECHS2127RED 2:1 heat shrink tubing combines a useful 12.7/6.3 mm diameter specification, distinctive red colouring and a convenient 50 m pack quantity, making it a practical choice for electrical contractors, panel builders, cable harness manufacturers and maintenance engineers.
