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HS212RED Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 1.2/0.6mm, red, pack 150m
Partex HS212RED red 2:1 heat shrink tubing, with a nominal expanded diameter of 1.2 mm and recovered diameter of 0.6 mm, supplied in a 150 metre pack for electrical insulation, fine wire identification and cable protection.
£36.82
Why Choose the Partex HS212RED 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HS212RED is a compact 2:1 heat shrink tubing solution designed for electrical insulation, wire identification, cable protection and professional wiring applications. Supplied in red with a nominal expanded diameter of 1.2 mm and a recovered diameter of 0.6 mm, this heat shrink sleeve is particularly suitable for small-diameter conductors, fine wiring and compact electrical assemblies.
Featuring a 2:1 shrink ratio, the Partex HS212RED reduces to approximately half its original internal diameter when correctly heated, allowing the tubing to form a close-fitting sleeve around suitably sized wires and components. This makes it a practical choice for insulating individual conductors, covering small electrical joints, protecting wiring from light abrasion and providing clear visual identification in control panels and wiring harnesses.
The distinctive red heat shrink tubing provides an easily recognisable finish for cable identification and organised electrical installations. Supplied in a generous 150 metre pack, the HS212RED is particularly convenient for electrical panel builders, electronics technicians, OEM manufacturers and maintenance engineers who require consistent access to small-diameter heat shrink sleeving for repetitive installation and assembly tasks.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 shrink ratio allows the tubing to recover to approximately half its supplied diameter when correctly heated.
- 1.2 mm expanded diameter and 0.6 mm recovered diameter suitable for small conductors and fine wiring.
- Provides a close-fitting protective sleeve around appropriately sized cables and electrical components.
- Red colour supports visual cable identification and organised wiring installations.
- Useful for electrical insulation, conductor identification and light mechanical protection.
- Helps protect covered wiring from incidental contact and minor abrasion.
- Suitable for electronics, electrical control panels and compact equipment assemblies.
- Can be cut to the required length for individual installation tasks.
- Supports a neat, professional finish on cable ends, small joints and wiring harnesses.
- Heat-activated shrinking allows installation without conventional mechanical fasteners.
- Practical for repetitive production, assembly and maintenance work.
- Supplied in a substantial 150 metre pack for professional use.
Key Features
- Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing range.
- 1.2 mm nominal expanded diameter.
- 0.6 mm nominal recovered diameter.
- 2:1 heat shrink ratio.
- Red colour for visual wire and cable identification.
- Heat-activated sleeving for close-fitting cable coverage.
- Suitable for small-diameter wires and compact electrical components.
- Can be cut to custom lengths for different applications.
- Useful for insulating and protecting suitably sized electrical connections.
- Supports organised wiring in electrical and electronic equipment.
- Suitable for control panel assembly, cable harness manufacturing and maintenance.
- Designed for application using a suitable controlled heat source.
- 150 metres total supplied length.
Precision Heat Shrink Insulation for Fine Wiring and Electrical Assemblies
The Partex HS212RED 2:1 heat shrink tubing is designed for installations requiring a compact protective sleeve around small electrical conductors. With a nominal diameter of 1.2 mm before shrinking and 0.6 mm after full recovery, it is particularly useful for fine wiring, small terminal connections and electronic assemblies where larger sleeving may be unsuitable.
When heat is applied evenly using a suitable heat gun or controlled heating tool, the tubing contracts around the underlying wire or component. This creates a close-fitting finish that helps protect the covered area from incidental contact, light abrasion and handling damage. The tubing should be selected so that its expanded diameter can pass over the component and its recovered diameter provides an appropriate fit.
The red finish is useful for distinguishing wiring groups, identifying selected conductors and maintaining consistent cable management practices. In control panels and equipment assemblies, colour-coded heat shrink tubing can help technicians recognise wiring arrangements more quickly during installation, inspection and maintenance. Colour identification should always follow the applicable wiring standards and site conventions.
The generous 150 metre supply makes the HS212RED suitable for repetitive production and installation work. Installers can cut individual sleeves to the required length, reducing unnecessary material waste and accommodating a variety of small electrical connections and cable identification tasks.
For installations requiring a specified insulation voltage, flame-retardancy classification, operating temperature range, chemical resistance or adhesive-lined moisture sealing, the relevant manufacturer ratings should be confirmed before use. A standard 2:1 shrink ratio does not by itself establish these performance characteristics.
Typical Applications
- Insulating small electrical conductors and wiring joints.
- Fine wire identification in electrical control panels.
- Electronic circuit and equipment assembly.
- Small wiring harnesses and cable looms.
- Industrial automation and instrumentation wiring.
- PLC and control equipment wiring identification.
- Protecting small soldered wire connections where appropriately specified.
- OEM electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing.
- Red colour coding for selected wiring groups.
- Low-voltage equipment wiring where the tubing's ratings are appropriate.
- Workshop electrical repairs and maintenance.
- Prototype development and electronics testing.
- Light abrasion protection for small-diameter cables.
- Professional electrical panel assembly and production work.
Technical Specifications
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| Supply Format | 150 m | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Heat-shrink tubing | |
| Material | Polyolefin | |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 0.6–1.2 mm | |
| Internal Diameter Before Shrinking (mm) | 1.2 mm | |
| Shrink Ratio | 2:1 | |
| Colour | Red | |
| Adhesive Lined | No | |
| Manufacturer | Partex | |
| Model / SKU | HS212RED | |
| Product type | Heat shrink tubing | |
| Shrink ratio | 2:1 | |
| Nominal expanded diameter | 1.2 mm | |
| Nominal recovered diameter | 0.6 mm | |
| Colour | Red | |
| Application method | Controlled heating | |
| Cut to length | Yes | |
| Primary functions | Electrical insulation, wire identification and cable protection | |
| Typical applications | Fine wiring, electrical assemblies, control panels and electronics | |
| Pack quantity | 150 metres | |
| HS Code | 39269097 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Partex HS212RED heat shrink tubing used for?
The Partex HS212RED is designed for insulating, identifying and protecting small electrical wires and components. It is particularly useful for fine wiring, electronics, control panels and compact cable assemblies.
What size is the Partex HS212RED heat shrink tubing?
The tubing has a nominal 1.2 mm expanded diameter and a 0.6 mm recovered diameter, making it suitable for small-diameter wires and electrical components.
What does a 2:1 heat shrink ratio mean?
A 2:1 shrink ratio means the tubing can recover to approximately half its original internal diameter when correctly heated. For the HS212RED, this corresponds to a nominal reduction from 1.2 mm to 0.6 mm.
What colour is the Partex HS212RED tubing?
The HS212RED is red, making it useful for visual cable identification, wiring organisation and applications requiring red-coloured heat shrink sleeving.
How much heat shrink tubing is supplied in one pack?
Each pack contains 150 metres of red 2:1 heat shrink tubing, providing a substantial quantity for electrical installation, manufacturing and maintenance applications.
Can the Partex HS212RED tubing be cut to length?
Yes. The tubing can be cut to the required length before installation, allowing individual sleeves to be prepared for different wires, connections and identification tasks.
How is the Partex HS212RED heat shrink tubing installed?
Cut a suitable length of tubing, slide it over the wire or component, then apply heat evenly using an appropriate controlled heat source until the sleeve contracts to the required fit. Avoid overheating the tubing or damaging the underlying cable insulation.
Can this tubing be used for electrical insulation?
Yes. Heat shrink tubing is commonly used for electrical insulation and protective sleeving. However, the HS212RED should only be used where its confirmed electrical and environmental ratings meet the requirements of the installation.
Is the Partex HS212RED suitable for small electronic wires?
Yes. Its compact 1.2/0.6 mm dimensions make it particularly suitable for fine conductors and small electronic wiring, provided the tubing can pass over the component before shrinking and recover to an appropriate fit.
Is the HS212RED adhesive-lined or waterproof?
The supplied product information does not confirm an adhesive lining or waterproof sealing rating. For applications requiring moisture-resistant or waterproof joints, select heat shrink tubing with a specifically confirmed sealing specification.
Trusted by Electrical Installers and Industrial Professionals
Partex heat shrink tubing provides electrical installers, panel builders, electronics technicians and industrial maintenance engineers with a practical solution for wire insulation, identification and protection. Combining a compact 1.2/0.6 mm diameter range, a versatile 2:1 shrink ratio and a distinctive red finish, the HS212RED offers precise sleeving for fine wiring and professional electrical assemblies, with 150 metres supplied for efficient production and maintenance work.
