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ECHS2508WHITE Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 50.8/25.4mm, white, pack 30m
Partex ECHS2508WHITE white heat shrink tubing with a 2:1 shrink ratio, 50.8 mm supplied diameter, 25.4 mm recovered diameter and 30 m pack length for electrical insulation, larger cable protection and visual wire identification.
£173.30
Why Choose the Partex ECHS2508WHITE 2:1 White Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex ECHS2508WHITE is a versatile white heat shrink tubing designed for electrical insulation, cable protection, wire identification and cable management applications. Featuring a 2:1 shrink ratio and nominal diameters of 50.8 mm before shrinking and 25.4 mm after shrinking, this tubing provides a practical solution for protecting larger electrical cables, cable connections and wiring assemblies in industrial and commercial electrical installations.
As part of the Partex ECHS heat shrink tubing range, the ECHS2508WHITE contracts when heat is applied, forming a close-fitting protective sleeve around compatible cables and electrical components. Its distinctive white colour provides a clean, professional appearance and supports visual cable identification, helping electrical installers, control panel builders and maintenance engineers organise wiring and distinguish selected conductors or cable groups within electrical systems.
Supplied in a convenient 30 m pack, the ECHS2508WHITE is suitable for electrical contractors, industrial panel builders, maintenance engineers and OEM equipment manufacturers requiring heat shrink sleeving for repeated installation tasks. Its 50.8 mm supplied diameter and 25.4 mm recovered diameter make it particularly useful for larger compatible cable sizes, electrical connections and wiring assemblies.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 heat shrink ratio provides effective diameter reduction for close-fitting cable protection.
- 50.8 mm supplied diameter reduces to approximately 25.4 mm after unrestricted shrinking.
- White colour supports clear visual identification and organised cable management.
- 30 m pack length provides a convenient supply for electrical installation and maintenance tasks.
- Suitable for larger compatible cables, wiring bundles and electrical connection assemblies.
- Helps protect suitable insulated cables and electrical connections against abrasion and everyday mechanical handling.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual cables, joints and wiring assemblies.
- Practical for industrial control panels, automation equipment, electrical distribution systems and machinery wiring.
Key Features
- Partex ECHS heat shrink tubing series.
- Product reference: ECHS2508WHITE.
- 2:1 shrink ratio for controlled diameter reduction when heated.
- 50.8 mm nominal supplied diameter.
- 25.4 mm nominal recovered diameter.
- White colour for visual cable identification and wiring organisation.
- 30 m pack length for professional electrical installation requirements.
- Flexible tubular format suitable for cutting into application-specific lengths.
- Heat-activated shrinking provides a close-fitting covering around compatible cables and components.
- Suitable for electrical insulation, cable protection, colour-coded identification and wiring maintenance.
Reliable Cable Protection and Identification for Industrial Electrical Systems
Heat shrink tubing is widely used in electrical engineering to provide additional insulation and protection around compatible conductors, cable joints and wiring components. When heat is applied evenly, the tubing contracts around the underlying cable or component, creating a close-fitting protective sleeve that helps protect wiring against abrasion and everyday mechanical handling.
The Partex ECHS2508WHITE combines a practical 2:1 shrink ratio with a clean white finish, making it suitable for electrical installations where cable organisation and visual identification are important. Its nominal 50.8 mm supplied diameter allows installation over larger compatible cables and wiring assemblies, while its 25.4 mm recovered diameter enables the tubing to contract around appropriately sized components.
For control panel builders, automation engineers and electrical maintenance teams, the 30 m pack provides a convenient supply for repeated cable protection and identification tasks. The tubing can be cut into shorter sections to suit individual wiring assemblies, helping maintain consistent cable presentation and a professional finish throughout electrical installations. The correct tubing size should be selected according to the dimensions of the component being covered, ensuring sufficient clearance before shrinking and an appropriate recovered diameter for a secure fit. White identification sleeving should be used in accordance with applicable wiring colour conventions and electrical standards.
Typical Applications
- Electrical cable insulation and additional wire protection.
- Visual identification of cables and wiring groups in control panels.
- Colour-coded identification of compatible electrical conductors and cable assemblies.
- Industrial control panel and switchgear wiring.
- Automation equipment and machinery cable installations.
- Electrical distribution boards and control cabinet assemblies.
- Protection of suitable cable joints and larger electrical connections.
- OEM equipment manufacturing, electrical maintenance and industrial panel building.
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 | White | |
| Adhesive Lined | No | |
| Manufacturer | Partex | |
| Series | ECHS Heat Shrink Tubing | |
| Model | ECHS2508WHITE | |
| Product type | Heat shrink tubing / cable sleeving | |
| Shrink ratio | 2:1 | |
| Nominal diameter before shrinking | 50.8 mm | |
| Nominal diameter after shrinking | 25.4 mm | |
| Colour | White | |
| Pack length | 30 m | |
| Installation method | Heat shrinking | |
| Application | Electrical insulation, cable identification and wire protection | |
| Product category | Cable Management and Heat Shrink Sleeving | |
| HS Code | 39269097 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Partex ECHS2508WHITE heat shrink tubing used for?
The Partex ECHS2508WHITE is used for additional electrical insulation, cable protection, wire identification and cable management in industrial electrical installations, control panels, machinery wiring and larger 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 heated without an obstruction. The ECHS2508WHITE has a nominal supplied diameter of 50.8 mm and a nominal recovered diameter of 25.4 mm.
How much heat shrink tubing is supplied in one pack?
The Partex ECHS2508WHITE is supplied in a 30 m pack, providing tubing that can be cut to the required lengths for individual electrical installation, cable identification and maintenance tasks.
What are the benefits of white heat shrink tubing?
The white colour provides a clean, consistent appearance and supports visual identification of cables, conductors and wiring groups. It is useful for organising electrical installations and distinguishing selected cable assemblies where white identification is appropriate under the applicable wiring standards.
Where can the Partex ECHS2508WHITE tubing be installed?
This tubing is suitable for compatible cables and wiring components used in electrical control panels, industrial machinery, automation equipment, distribution boards and cable harness assemblies. It is positioned over the component before controlled heat is applied to shrink it into place.
Trusted by Electrical Installers and Industrial Panel Builders
Partex cable identification and management products support electrical contractors, automation engineers and control panel manufacturers in creating organised and maintainable wiring installations. The ECHS2508WHITE 2:1 white heat shrink tubing provides a practical solution for electrical insulation, larger cable protection and visual wire identification, with a 30 m pack suitable for professional electrical installation, industrial machinery wiring and maintenance work.
