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ECHS232RED Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 3.2/1.6mm, red, pack 150m
Partex ECHS232RED red 2:1 heat shrink tubing with a 3.2 mm supplied internal diameter and 1.6 mm fully recovered internal diameter, supplied in a 150 m pack for electrical insulation, cable protection and wire identification.
£44.30
Why Choose the Partex ECHS232RED 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex ECHS232RED is a versatile and reliable 2:1 heat shrink tubing designed to provide electrical insulation, cable protection and professional wire identification in electrical installations and industrial automation systems. Supplied in a distinctive red finish, this heat shrink sleeve offers a practical solution for insulating and protecting electrical conductors, connections and cable assemblies.
Featuring an initial internal diameter of 3.2 mm and a fully recovered internal diameter of 1.6 mm, the ECHS232RED has a 2:1 shrink ratio, allowing the tubing to contract to approximately half its original diameter when heated under suitable conditions. This provides a close-fitting protective sleeve around compatible wires and components, helping improve electrical insulation and cable organisation.
Supplied in a generous 150 m pack, the Partex ECHS232RED is particularly suitable for electrical panel builders, wiring harness manufacturers, maintenance engineers and production environments requiring consistent heat shrink tubing for repeated applications. Its red colour also supports visual cable identification and colour-coded wiring systems.
Key Advantages
- Versatile 2:1 heat shrink tubing for electrical insulation and cable protection.
- 3.2 mm initial diameter shrinking to approximately 1.6 mm after full recovery.
- Red colour supports wire identification and colour-coded electrical installations.
- Heat-activated shrinking provides a close fit around compatible wires and conductors.
- Helps protect electrical connections against abrasion and everyday handling.
- Suitable for electrical wiring, electronics and industrial automation applications.
- Convenient 150 m supply length for high-volume installation and manufacturing requirements.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual cable and component applications.
Key Features
- Partex ECHS232RED heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 shrink ratio for reliable dimensional recovery.
- 3.2 mm nominal supplied internal diameter.
- 1.6 mm nominal fully recovered internal diameter.
- Red finish for colour-coded cable identification.
- Heat-activated sleeve designed to contract around electrical wires and components.
- Supports electrical insulation and mechanical protection.
- Suitable for cable assemblies, wiring installations and component sleeving.
- 150 m pack length suitable for production and maintenance use.
Reliable Electrical Insulation and Cable Protection
Heat shrink tubing provides a convenient method of insulating and protecting electrical conductors, wire joints and cable assemblies. The Partex ECHS232RED 2:1 heat shrink tubing is designed to contract when suitable heat is applied, forming a close-fitting sleeve around appropriately sized cables and components. This helps provide an additional protective layer while supporting neat and organised electrical installations.
The 3.2/1.6 mm diameter configuration makes this tubing particularly useful for small electrical conductors, electronic wiring, cable joints and compact wiring harnesses. Its red finish enables visual identification of wiring groups and circuits where red is specified by the installation's identification scheme. For best results, select tubing that fits over the component before shrinking and can recover sufficiently to grip it after heating. Use a suitable controlled heat source and follow the manufacturer's installation guidance.
Typical Applications
- Electrical wire insulation and protection.
- Industrial control panel wiring and cable management.
- Electronic components and small-diameter conductor insulation.
- Wiring harness manufacturing and assembly.
- Colour-coded cable identification systems.
- Electrical connection and solder joint covering.
- Automation equipment and instrumentation wiring.
- Electrical maintenance, repairs and production assembly.
Technical Specifications
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| Supply Format | 150 m | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Heat-shrink tubing | |
| Material | Polyolefin | |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 1.6–3.2 mm | |
| Internal Diameter Before Shrinking (mm) | 3.2 mm | |
| Shrink Ratio | 2:1 | |
| Colour | Red | |
| Adhesive Lined | No | |
| Manufacturer | Partex | |
| Series | ECHS | |
| Model | ECHS232RED | |
| Product type | Heat shrink tubing | |
| Shrink ratio | 2:1 | |
| Nominal diameter before shrinking | 3.2 mm | |
| Nominal diameter after full recovery | 1.6 mm | |
| Colour | Red | |
| Installation method | Heat activated | |
| Application | Electrical insulation, cable protection and wire identification | |
| Supply length | 150 m | |
| Pack quantity | 1 × 150 m length | |
| HS Code | 39269097 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Partex ECHS232RED used for?
The Partex ECHS232RED is 2:1 heat shrink tubing used to insulate, protect and identify electrical wires, connections and cable assemblies in industrial, commercial and electronic applications.
What does the 2:1 shrink ratio mean?
A 2:1 shrink ratio means the tubing can reduce to approximately half its original internal diameter when fully recovered. The ECHS232RED has a nominal diameter of 3.2 mm before shrinking and 1.6 mm after full recovery.
What size cables is this heat shrink tubing suitable for?
The tubing has a nominal supplied internal diameter of 3.2 mm and a fully recovered internal diameter of 1.6 mm. It is suitable for appropriately sized wires and components that fit inside the tubing before heating and allow it to grip securely after shrinking. The correct size should be selected according to the cable's outside diameter and the required recovery.
What colour is the ECHS232RED heat shrink tubing?
The ECHS232RED is supplied in red, making it useful for cable identification, colour-coded wiring systems and electrical installations where red sleeving is required.
How much heat shrink tubing is supplied in one pack?
The Partex ECHS232RED is supplied in a 150 m pack, providing a practical quantity for electrical panel building, cable assembly production, maintenance and other applications requiring repeated lengths of heat shrink tubing.
Trusted Cable Identification and Protection Solutions from Partex
Partex provides cable identification, insulation and management products for electrical engineers, panel builders and industrial maintenance professionals. The ECHS232RED 2:1 red heat shrink tubing offers a practical solution for protecting and identifying electrical conductors, with a 150 m supply length suited to regular installation and production requirements.
