ECHS248CLEAR Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 4.8/2.4mm, clear, pack 75m

ECHS248CLEAR Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 4.8/2.4mm, clear, pack 75m

Partex ECHS248CLEAR is clear 2:1 heat shrink tubing with a nominal supplied diameter of 4.8 mm and recovered diameter of 2.4 mm for electrical wire insulation and protection of cable identification, supplied in a 75 m pack.

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Why Choose the Partex ECHS248CLEAR 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing?

The Partex ECHS248CLEAR is a clear 2:1 heat shrink tubing product designed for electrical wire insulation, cable identification and protection of electrical connections. Featuring a nominal supplied diameter of 4.8 mm and a nominal fully recovered diameter of 2.4 mm, this transparent sleeving provides a practical solution for electrical installations, control panel wiring, electronics assembly and cable harness manufacturing.

With its 2:1 shrink ratio, the ECHS248CLEAR 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 protective sleeve. Its clear finish offers the additional advantage of allowing underlying cable colours, identification markings and component labels to remain visible through the tubing, subject to the clarity of the installed sleeve.

Supplied in a convenient 75 m pack, the Partex ECHS248CLEAR is suitable for electrical contractors, panel builders, electronics technicians and cable assembly manufacturers requiring transparent heat shrink sleeving for repeated installation, identification and production applications.

Key Advantages

  • 2:1 shrink ratio allows the tubing to recover to approximately half its original diameter.
  • 4.8 mm nominal supplied diameter accommodates appropriately sized electrical wires and components.
  • 2.4 mm nominal recovered diameter supports close-fitting insulation.
  • Clear finish helps preserve the visibility of underlying wire colours and identification markings.
  • Heat-activated recovery creates a neat covering around compatible conductors.
  • Suitable for electrical insulation and protection of appropriately sized connections.
  • Helps protect covered surfaces from incidental abrasion during normal handling.
  • Can be cut to the required length for individual applications.
  • Useful for protecting cable identification labels and markings where visibility is important.
  • 75 m pack quantity supports workshop, maintenance and production applications.

Key Features

  • Partex ECHS248CLEAR heat shrink tubing.
  • 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
  • 4.8 mm nominal supplied diameter.
  • 2.4 mm nominal fully recovered diameter.
  • Clear finish for applications requiring visibility of underlying cable identification.
  • Heat-shrinkable tubular sleeving.
  • Designed for compatible electrical wires and components.
  • Suitable for cutting into application-specific lengths.
  • Provides a close-fitting sleeve when correctly selected and heated.
  • Suitable for electrical insulation and identification protection applications.
  • Useful for control wiring, electronic assemblies and cable harnesses.
  • Supplied quantity: 75 m.

Transparent Electrical Insulation and Cable Identification Protection

The Partex ECHS248CLEAR provides a practical method of insulating and protecting electrical wires using heat-activated tubing. Its nominal supplied diameter of 4.8 mm allows it to be positioned over appropriately sized conductors, connections or components, while its 2:1 recovery ratio enables the tubing to shrink towards a nominal recovered diameter of 2.4 mm when sufficient heat is applied.

Unlike coloured heat shrink tubing, the clear construction is particularly useful where underlying conductor colours, identification sleeves or printed cable labels need to remain visible. 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 75 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 wire insulation and protection.
  • Protection of cable identification labels and markings.
  • Electrical control panel wiring.
  • Electronics assembly and repair.
  • 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.
  • Applications where underlying cable colours must remain visible.
  • Production-line wire sleeving operations.
  • Applications requiring clear 4.8/2.4 mm heat shrink tubing.

Technical Specifications

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Supply Format 75 m
Device Type Heat-shrink tubing
Material Polyolefin
Cable Diameter (mm) 2.4–4.8 mm
Internal Diameter Before Shrinking (mm) 4.8 mm
Shrink Ratio 2:1
Colour Clear
Adhesive Lined No
Manufacturer Partex
Model / SKU ECHS248CLEAR
Product name 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing 4.8/2.4 mm Clear
Product type Heat shrink tubing
Product series ECHS
Shrink ratio 2:1
Nominal supplied diameter 4.8 mm
Nominal recovered diameter 2.4 mm
Colour Clear
Appearance Transparent
Recovery method Application of heat
Product form Tubular sleeving
Supplied quantity 75 m
Primary application Electrical wire insulation and protection of cable identification
Product category Heat Shrink Tubing
HS Code 39269097

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Partex ECHS248CLEAR used for?

The Partex ECHS248CLEAR is clear heat shrink tubing used for insulating and protecting suitably sized electrical wires, connections and components while helping preserve the visibility of underlying identification markings.

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 ECHS248CLEAR?

The tubing has a nominal supplied diameter of 4.8 mm and a nominal fully recovered diameter of 2.4 mm.

Is the Partex ECHS248CLEAR transparent?

Yes. The ECHS248CLEAR is specified as clear heat shrink tubing, making it suitable for applications where underlying wire colours, labels or identification markings need to remain visible.

How much Partex ECHS248CLEAR tubing is supplied?

The specified pack quantity is 75 m of clear Partex ECHS248CLEAR heat shrink tubing.

Can the ECHS248CLEAR 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 ECHS248CLEAR 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 ECHS248CLEAR be used to protect printed cable labels?

Yes. Clear heat shrink tubing can be used over compatible cable identification labels to provide an additional protective covering while allowing the markings to remain visible. The label material must also be suitable for the heat applied during installation.

Is ECHS248CLEAR suitable for large power cables?

The nominal supplied diameter is 4.8 mm, so the tubing is intended for appropriately sized wires and components. Larger cables generally require heat shrink tubing with a larger supplied diameter.

Is the Partex ECHS248CLEAR 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 ECHS248CLEAR 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 ECHS248CLEAR and ECHS232BLUE?

Both products are 2:1 heat shrink tubing. The ECHS248CLEAR is clear, has nominal supplied and recovered diameters of 4.8/2.4 mm and is supplied in 75 m quantities. The ECHS232BLUE is blue, has smaller nominal diameters of 3.2/1.6 mm and is supplied in 150 m quantities.

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 ECHS248CLEAR 2:1 heat shrink tubing combines a versatile 4.8/2.4 mm diameter specification, transparent construction and a convenient 75 m pack quantity, making it a practical choice for electrical contractors, panel builders, electronics technicians and cable harness manufacturers requiring visible identification beneath protective sleeving.