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ECHS216BROWN Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 1.6/0.8mm, brown, pack 150m
Partex ECHS216BROWN is brown 2:1 heat shrink tubing with a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm and recovered diameter of 0.8 mm for small-wire insulation and identification, supplied in a 150 m pack.
£30.54
Why Choose the Partex ECHS216BROWN 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex ECHS216BROWN is a professional brown 2:1 heat shrink tubing product designed for electrical wire insulation, cable identification and protection of small-diameter connections. Featuring a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm and a nominal recovered diameter of 0.8 mm, this tubing provides a practical solution for electrical installation, electronics assembly and cable harness manufacturing.
With its 2:1 shrink ratio, the ECHS216BROWN is designed to reduce to approximately half its original diameter when correctly heated and allowed to recover fully. This enables the tubing to conform closely around appropriately sized wires and components, creating a neat insulating sleeve. The distinctive brown colour also supports visual wire identification and colour-coded electrical wiring arrangements.
Supplied in a generous 150 m pack, the Partex ECHS216BROWN is suitable for electrical contractors, panel builders, electronics technicians and cable assembly manufacturers requiring consistent quantities of small-diameter heat shrink sleeving for repeated installation and production work.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 shrink ratio allows the tubing to recover to approximately half its original diameter.
- 1.6 mm nominal supplied diameter for small electrical wires and components.
- 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter provides close-fitting insulation.
- Brown colour supports visual cable identification and colour-coded wiring systems.
- Heat-activated recovery creates a neat covering around compatible conductors.
- Suitable for insulating and protecting small electrical wire connections.
- Helps protect covered surfaces from incidental abrasion during normal handling.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual applications.
- Useful for electrical control panels, electronics and cable harness assemblies.
- 150 m pack quantity supports production environments and repeated installation work.
Key Features
- Partex ECHS216BROWN heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 1.6 mm nominal supplied diameter.
- 0.8 mm nominal fully recovered diameter.
- Brown finish for wire identification.
- Heat-shrinkable tubular sleeving.
- Designed for small-diameter electrical wire applications.
- Suitable for cutting into application-specific lengths.
- Provides a close-fitting sleeve when correctly selected and heated.
- Suitable for electrical insulation and cable identification.
- Useful for control wiring, electronic assemblies and cable harnesses.
- Supplied quantity: 150 m.
Reliable Small-Wire Insulation and Brown Cable Identification
The Partex ECHS216BROWN provides a practical method of insulating and identifying small electrical wires using heat-activated tubing. Its nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm allows it to be positioned over appropriately sized conductors or components, while its 2:1 recovery ratio enables the tubing to shrink towards a nominal recovered diameter of 0.8 mm when sufficient heat is applied.
For effective installation, the tubing should be selected according to the dimensions of the item being covered, cut to the required length and heated evenly using suitable equipment. The brown colour can support an established electrical wiring identification scheme, while the 150 m supply quantity makes it convenient for workshops and production environments. Applications requiring specific dielectric ratings, operating temperatures, flame classifications or environmental certifications should be checked against the relevant Partex product specifications before installation.
Typical Applications
- Electrical wire insulation and protection.
- Brown colour identification of small conductors.
- Electrical control panel wiring.
- Electronics assembly and repair.
- Small cable harness manufacturing.
- Low-voltage control and signal wiring.
- Protection of compatible wire connections and splices.
- Instrument and sensor wiring identification.
- Industrial automation equipment wiring.
- Electrical maintenance and refurbishment.
- Production-line wire sleeving operations.
- Applications requiring brown 1.6/0.8 mm heat shrink tubing.
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 | Brown | |
| Adhesive Lined | No | |
| Manufacturer | Partex | |
| Model / SKU | ECHS216BROWN | |
| Product name | 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing 1.6/0.8 mm Brown | |
| Product type | Heat shrink tubing | |
| Product series | ECHS | |
| Shrink ratio | 2:1 | |
| Nominal supplied diameter | 1.6 mm | |
| Nominal recovered diameter | 0.8 mm | |
| Colour | Brown | |
| Recovery method | Application of heat | |
| Product form | Tubular sleeving | |
| Supplied quantity | 150 m | |
| Primary application | Electrical wire insulation and identification | |
| Product category | Heat Shrink Tubing | |
| HS Code | 39269097 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Partex ECHS216BROWN used for?
The Partex ECHS216BROWN is brown heat shrink tubing used for insulating, identifying and protecting suitably sized electrical wires and small 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 and allowed to shrink fully.
What are the supplied and recovered diameters of ECHS216BROWN?
The tubing has a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm and a nominal fully recovered diameter of 0.8 mm.
What colour is the Partex ECHS216BROWN?
The tubing is supplied in brown, making it suitable for visual identification of wires and components within an established colour-coding scheme.
How much Partex ECHS216BROWN tubing is supplied?
The specified pack quantity is 150 m of brown Partex ECHS216BROWN heat shrink tubing.
Can the ECHS216BROWN tubing be cut to length?
Yes. The tubing can be cut into suitable lengths before being positioned over the wire or component and heated to achieve the required fit.
How is the Partex ECHS216BROWN 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 ECHS216BROWN be used for electrical phase identification?
Brown tubing can be used within an appropriate wiring identification system, including applications where brown identifies a particular conductor function. The identification must comply with the applicable wiring standards and the installation's established colour-coding requirements.
Is ECHS216BROWN suitable for large power cables?
No. With a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm, this tubing is intended for appropriately sized small wires and components. Larger cables generally require tubing with a larger supplied diameter.
Is the Partex ECHS216BROWN adhesive-lined?
The specified product information identifies the tubing's size, colour, shrink ratio and quantity but does not confirm an adhesive lining. Applications requiring adhesive-lined or moisture-sealing tubing should use a product with those properties explicitly specified.
Does ECHS216BROWN 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 the appropriate manufacturer rating.
What is the difference between ECHS216BROWN and ECHS216BLUE?
Both products are specified as 2:1 heat shrink tubing with nominal diameters of 1.6/0.8 mm and a 150 m pack quantity. The distinguishing feature is their colour: ECHS216BROWN is brown, while ECHS216BLUE is blue.
Trusted by Electrical Installers and Cable Assembly Professionals
Partex cable identification and insulation products provide practical solutions for electrical installation, electronics assembly and industrial wiring applications. The ECHS216BROWN 2:1 heat shrink tubing combines a compact 1.6/0.8 mm diameter specification, distinctive brown colouring and a generous 150 m pack quantity, making it a useful choice for electrical contractors, panel builders, electronics technicians and cable harness manufacturers.
