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ECHS216BLACK Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 1.6/0.8mm, black, pack 150m
Partex ECHS216BLACK black 2:1 heat shrink tubing with a nominal diameter of 1.6 mm before shrinking and 0.8 mm after shrinking, designed for electrical wire insulation and protection and supplied in a 150 m pack.
£30.54
Why Choose the Partex ECHS216BLACK 2:1 Black Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex ECHS216BLACK is a black 2:1 heat shrink tubing product designed for electrical wire insulation, cable identification support and protection of suitable electrical connections. Featuring a nominal diameter of 1.6 mm before shrinking and 0.8 mm after shrinking, this tubing provides a practical solution for covering small-diameter wires and components in electrical installations, control panels and industrial equipment.
With its 2:1 shrink ratio, the tubing contracts to approximately half its original diameter when heated under appropriate conditions. This allows it to fit around compatible wires and components, providing a close-fitting protective covering after shrinking. Its black finish offers a neat, professional appearance for electrical wiring and cable management applications.
Supplied in a 150 m pack, the Partex ECHS216BLACK is particularly suitable for electrical panel builders, cable assembly manufacturers, industrial maintenance teams and installers requiring substantial quantities of small-diameter heat shrink tubing for repeated termination and insulation work.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 shrink ratio allows the tubing to reduce to approximately half its original diameter.
- 1.6 mm nominal supplied diameter for small wires and electrical components.
- 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter for close-fitting coverage.
- Black finish provides a neat appearance for electrical wiring installations.
- Helps provide electrical insulation over appropriately sized conductors and connections.
- Offers a protective covering against general handling and abrasion in suitable applications.
- Useful for organising and finishing cable assemblies.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual applications.
- Suitable for electrical panel assembly, equipment manufacturing and maintenance.
- 150 m pack quantity supports regular use and higher-volume cable preparation.
Key Features
- Partex ECHS216BLACK heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 1.6 mm nominal diameter before shrinking.
- 0.8 mm nominal diameter after shrinking.
- Black colour for electrical insulation and cable management.
- Heat-activated diameter reduction.
- Suitable for covering appropriately sized electrical wires and components.
- Can be cut into individual lengths as required.
- Designed for use in electrical assembly and cable preparation applications.
- Suitable for industrial control panel and equipment wiring.
- Supplied in a 150 m pack.
Reliable Wire Insulation and Protection for Electrical Assemblies
Heat shrink tubing is widely used in electrical installations to provide a close-fitting covering around conductors, wire joints and small components. When selected in the correct size and installed using suitable heating equipment, the tubing contracts around the underlying surface to help provide insulation, mechanical protection and a tidy cable assembly finish.
The Partex ECHS216BLACK features a 1.6 mm supplied diameter and a 0.8 mm recovered diameter, making it suitable for applications where small-diameter tubing is required. Installers should ensure that the tubing can pass over the component before shrinking and that its recovered diameter is appropriate for the finished assembly. Heating should follow the manufacturer's recommendations to avoid damaging the tubing or the underlying cable insulation. The suitability of the finished assembly for a particular voltage, temperature or environmental condition should be confirmed against the relevant technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Insulation of small electrical wires and conductors.
- Protection of compatible electrical connections and wire joints.
- Industrial control panel wiring and assembly.
- Electrical cable harness manufacturing.
- Electronic equipment wiring and component protection.
- Automation equipment and instrumentation wiring.
- Electrical equipment manufacturing and OEM assembly.
- Repair and refurbishment of suitable cable insulation.
- Neat finishing of small-diameter cable assemblies.
- High-volume electrical installation and maintenance work.
Technical Specifications
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| Supply Format | 150 m | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Heat-shrink tubing | |
| Material | Polyolefin | |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 0.8–1.6 mm | |
| Internal Diameter Before Shrinking (mm) | 1.6 mm | |
| Shrink Ratio | 2:1 | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Adhesive Lined | No | |
| Manufacturer | Partex | |
| Model | ECHS216BLACK | |
| Product type | Heat shrink tubing | |
| Shrink ratio | 2:1 | |
| Nominal diameter before shrinking | 1.6 mm | |
| Nominal diameter after shrinking | 0.8 mm | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Shrinking method | Application of controlled heat | |
| Primary application | Electrical wire insulation and protection | |
| Pack length | 150 m | |
| Product identification | ECHS216BLACK | |
| HS Code | 39269097 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Partex ECHS216BLACK used for?
The Partex ECHS216BLACK is black heat shrink tubing designed for insulating and protecting appropriately sized electrical wires, connections and small components in electrical installations and cable assemblies.
What does the 2:1 shrink ratio mean?
A 2:1 shrink ratio means the tubing can reduce to approximately half its original diameter when correctly heated. The ECHS216BLACK has a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm and a nominal recovered diameter of 0.8 mm.
What size is the Partex ECHS216BLACK heat shrink tubing?
The ECHS216BLACK has a nominal diameter of 1.6 mm before shrinking and 0.8 mm after shrinking. The tubing should be selected according to the dimensions of the wire or component being covered.
What colour is the Partex ECHS216BLACK?
The Partex ECHS216BLACK is supplied in black, providing a neat finish for electrical insulation, cable assemblies and industrial wiring applications.
How much heat shrink tubing is supplied in a pack?
The Partex ECHS216BLACK is supplied in a 150 m pack, making it suitable for electrical panel building, cable assembly production and maintenance applications requiring multiple cut lengths.
Trusted by Electrical Installers and Panel Builders
Partex cable management and electrical installation products support professional panel building, industrial automation and electrical maintenance applications. The ECHS216BLACK black 2:1 heat shrink tubing provides a practical solution for insulating and protecting small-diameter electrical wiring, with a 1.6/0.8 mm size and 150 m pack length suited to regular cable assembly and installation work.
