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ECHS2508BROWN Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 50.8/25.4mm, brown, pack 30m
Partex ECHS2508BROWN brown 2:1 heat shrink tubing with a 50.8 mm supplied internal diameter and 25.4 mm fully recovered internal diameter, supplied in a 30 m pack for electrical insulation, cable protection and wire identification.
£173.30
Why Choose the Partex ECHS2508BROWN 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex ECHS2508BROWN is a versatile 2:1 heat shrink tubing designed for electrical insulation, cable protection and wire identification in industrial, commercial and electrical engineering applications. Supplied in a distinctive brown finish, this heat shrink sleeving provides a practical solution for protecting electrical conductors, insulating cable connections and organising larger wiring assemblies.
Featuring a nominal supplied internal diameter of 50.8 mm and a fully recovered internal diameter of 25.4 mm, the ECHS2508BROWN offers a 2:1 shrink ratio. When suitable heat is applied, the tubing contracts to approximately half its original internal diameter, forming a close-fitting protective sleeve around appropriately sized cables, conductors and electrical components.
Supplied in a convenient 30 m pack, the Partex ECHS2508BROWN is particularly suitable for electrical panel builders, wiring harness manufacturers, maintenance engineers and industrial production environments. Its larger diameter makes it useful for sleeving compatible cable bundles, larger conductors and electrical assemblies, while the brown finish supports colour-coded cable identification and provides a neat, consistent appearance.
Key Advantages
- Versatile 2:1 heat shrink tubing for electrical insulation and cable protection.
- 50.8 mm supplied internal diameter reducing to approximately 25.4 mm after full recovery.
- Brown colour supports cable identification and colour-coded electrical installations.
- Heat-activated shrinking creates a close-fitting sleeve around compatible cables and conductors.
- Helps protect sleeved electrical connections against abrasion, handling and everyday mechanical wear.
- Larger supplied diameter accommodates appropriately sized cable bundles and electrical components.
- Convenient 30 m supply length for installation, maintenance and production requirements.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual cables, connectors and wiring assemblies.
Key Features
- Partex ECHS2508BROWN heat shrink tubing.
- 2:1 shrink ratio for controlled dimensional recovery.
- 50.8 mm nominal supplied internal diameter.
- 25.4 mm nominal fully recovered internal diameter.
- Brown finish for colour-coded cable identification.
- Heat-activated tubing designed to contract around compatible electrical cables and components.
- Provides an additional layer of electrical insulation and mechanical protection.
- Suitable for larger cable assemblies, wiring harnesses and component sleeving.
- 30 m pack length suitable for electrical installation, production and maintenance use.
Reliable Electrical Insulation and Protection for Larger Cable Assemblies
Heat shrink tubing provides a convenient method of insulating electrical conductors, covering cable joints and protecting wiring assemblies. The Partex ECHS2508BROWN 2:1 heat shrink tubing contracts when suitable heat is applied, allowing the sleeve to conform closely to appropriately sized cables and electrical components. This helps create a neat, organised installation while providing an additional protective layer against everyday mechanical wear.
The 50.8/25.4 mm diameter configuration makes this tubing suitable for a range of compatible larger electrical cables, insulated connections, wiring harnesses and cable bundles. Its generous supplied diameter allows it to pass over appropriately sized components and cable assemblies before shrinking, while the brown finish is useful where brown sleeving is specified as part of a cable identification scheme.
For effective installation, ensure the tubing fits over the cable or component before heating and has sufficient recovery to grip it securely. Apply heat evenly using a suitable controlled heat source and follow the manufacturer's installation guidance. Where brown is used for conductor identification, ensure the application complies with relevant wiring standards and site-specific identification requirements. Heat shrink tubing should not be assumed to provide a waterproof seal unless the relevant sealing properties have been confirmed.
Typical Applications
- Electrical cable insulation and protection.
- Industrial control panel wiring and cable management.
- Protective sleeving for compatible larger cables and conductors.
- Wiring harness manufacturing and assembly.
- Brown colour-coded cable and conductor identification.
- Covering compatible cable joints and electrical connections.
- Industrial automation equipment and machinery wiring.
- Electrical maintenance, repairs and production assembly.
Technical Specifications
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| Supply Format | 30 m | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Heat-shrink tubing | |
| Material | Polyolefin | |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 25.4–50.8 mm | |
| Internal Diameter Before Shrinking (mm) | 50.8 mm | |
| Shrink Ratio | 2:1 | |
| Colour | Brown | |
| Adhesive Lined | No | |
| Manufacturer | Partex | |
| Series | ECHS | |
| Model | ECHS2508BROWN | |
| Product type | Heat shrink tubing | |
| Shrink ratio | 2:1 | |
| Nominal diameter before shrinking | 50.8 mm | |
| Nominal diameter after full recovery | 25.4 mm | |
| Colour | Brown | |
| Installation method | Heat activated | |
| Application | Electrical insulation, cable protection and wire identification | |
| Supply length | 30 m | |
| Pack quantity | 1 × 30 m length | |
| HS Code | 39269097 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Partex ECHS2508BROWN used for?
The Partex ECHS2508BROWN is 2:1 heat shrink tubing used to insulate, protect and identify electrical cables, connections and wiring assemblies. Its larger diameter makes it particularly useful for appropriately sized cable bundles, larger conductors and electrical components in industrial and commercial installations.
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 ECHS2508BROWN has a nominal internal diameter of 50.8 mm before shrinking and 25.4 mm after full recovery.
What size cables is this heat shrink tubing suitable for?
The tubing has a nominal supplied internal diameter of 50.8 mm and a fully recovered internal diameter of 25.4 mm. It is suitable for appropriately sized cables, cable bundles and components that fit inside the tubing before heating and allow it to grip securely after shrinking. Select the correct size according to the cable's outside diameter, any components the tubing must pass over and the required recovery.
What colour is the ECHS2508BROWN heat shrink tubing?
The ECHS2508BROWN is supplied in brown, making it useful for cable identification, colour-coded wiring systems and electrical installations where brown sleeving is specified. Where brown is used to identify a particular conductor function, the applicable wiring regulations and identification requirements should be followed.
How much heat shrink tubing is supplied in one pack?
The Partex ECHS2508BROWN is supplied in a 30 m pack, providing a practical quantity for electrical panel building, wiring harness production, maintenance and other applications requiring repeated lengths of larger-diameter 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 ECHS2508BROWN 2:1 brown heat shrink tubing offers a practical solution for protecting and identifying larger electrical cables and wiring assemblies, with a 30 m supply length suited to installation, maintenance and production requirements.
