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HS248CLEAR Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 4.8/2.4mm, clear, pack 75m
Partex HS248CLEAR transparent 2:1 heat shrink tubing with a 4.8 mm supplied diameter, 2.4 mm recovered diameter and 75 m pack length, designed for electrical insulation, cable protection and visible identification marking.
£30.30
Why Choose the Partex HS248CLEAR 2:1 Clear Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HS248CLEAR is a versatile 2:1 clear heat shrink tubing designed to provide electrical insulation, cable identification and mechanical protection for wires and electrical connections. Featuring a transparent finish, this heat shrink sleeving is particularly suitable for applications where underlying cable markings, identification labels or conductor colours need to remain visible after installation.
Manufactured as part of the Partex heat shrink tubing range, HS248CLEAR provides a practical solution for protecting and organising electrical wiring. When heated appropriately, the tubing contracts around the cable or component, producing a close-fitting protective sleeve that helps reduce exposure to abrasion and everyday handling damage. Its transparent construction makes it especially useful for protecting printed cable identification without obscuring the information beneath.
With a nominal supplied internal diameter of 4.8 mm, a fully recovered diameter of approximately 2.4 mm and a 2:1 shrink ratio, HS248CLEAR is suitable for small electrical cables, wire joints, identification sleeves and compact electrical connections. Supplied in a 75 m pack, it offers a convenient solution for electrical assembly, cable preparation and industrial maintenance applications.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 shrink ratio provides a close fit around appropriately sized wires and electrical connections.
- 4.8 mm nominal supplied diameter suitable for small cable assemblies and electrical insulation applications.
- 2.4 mm nominal recovered diameter enables a compact protective finish.
- Clear, transparent construction allows underlying cable colours and identification markings to remain visible.
- Ideal for protecting printed cable markers and identification labels without concealing their information.
- Heat-activated shrinking enables neat, professional cable finishing.
- Helps protect wiring and identification markings against abrasion and routine handling damage.
- Can be cut to individual lengths for flexible installation.
- 75 m pack quantity suitable for workshops, panel builders and electrical assembly operations.
Key Features
- Partex heat shrink tubing for electrical insulation, cable protection and identification.
- Manufacturer part number: HS248CLEAR.
- 2:1 nominal shrink ratio.
- 4.8 mm nominal diameter before shrinking.
- 2.4 mm nominal diameter after full recovery.
- Clear / transparent finish for visibility of underlying conductors and markings.
- Suitable for covering and protecting cable identification sleeves.
- Heat-shrinkable construction for a close-fitting protective covering.
- Suitable for cutting to the required installation length.
- 75 m total pack length.
- Suitable for industrial electrical wiring, cable harnesses and control panel installations.
Reliable Cable Insulation and Transparent Identification Protection
Heat shrink tubing provides a practical method of insulating and protecting electrical conductors, cable joints and terminations. The Partex HS248CLEAR uses heat-activated contraction to form a close-fitting sleeve around suitable wiring, helping to improve cable organisation and reduce exposure to abrasion during normal service.
Unlike coloured heat shrink sleeving, the transparent finish allows cable colours, printed identification markers and other underlying information to remain visible. This makes HS248CLEAR particularly useful in industrial control panels and wiring harnesses where clear identification is important for installation, inspection and maintenance. The 2:1 shrink ratio allows the tubing to contract from its nominal 4.8 mm supplied diameter towards a 2.4 mm fully recovered diameter.
The 75 m pack is convenient for repeated cutting and installation in electrical workshops and production environments. For reliable results, select a tubing size that can pass over the cable assembly while providing sufficient recovery to grip the finished diameter. Apply heat evenly using an appropriate heat gun and allow the sleeve to cool before handling. Where moisture sealing is required, a separately specified adhesive-lined or sealing product should be selected.
Typical Applications
- Electrical wire insulation and protection.
- Protection of printed cable identification markers and labels.
- Industrial control panel wiring and assembly.
- Small cable harnesses and wiring looms.
- Electrical connection and terminal sleeving.
- Transparent protection of colour-coded conductors.
- Machinery wiring and industrial automation equipment.
- Electrical maintenance, repairs and refurbishment.
- OEM electrical assembly and cable preparation.
- Applications requiring visible identification beneath protective sleeving.
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 | |
| Series | 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing | |
| Model | HS248CLEAR | |
| Product type | Clear heat shrink tubing / electrical insulation sleeving | |
| Nominal shrink ratio | 2:1 | |
| Nominal supplied diameter | 4.8 mm | |
| Nominal recovered diameter | 2.4 mm | |
| Colour | Clear / transparent | |
| Pack length | 75 m | |
| Operating principle | Heat-activated radial shrinking | |
| Primary function | Electrical insulation, cable protection and preservation of visible identification | |
| Installation method | Cut to length, position over the cable or marker and apply controlled heat | |
| HS Code | 39269097 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Partex HS248CLEAR used for?
The Partex HS248CLEAR is used to insulate and protect electrical wires, cable connections and identification markers. Its transparent finish allows underlying cable colours and printed identification information to remain visible.
What does the 2:1 shrink ratio mean?
A 2:1 shrink ratio means the tubing can reduce to approximately half its original nominal diameter when fully recovered under suitable heating conditions.
What are the supplied and recovered diameters?
The tubing has a nominal supplied diameter of 4.8 mm and a nominal fully recovered diameter of 2.4 mm.
How much heat shrink tubing is supplied?
Partex HS248CLEAR is supplied in a 75 m pack, making it suitable for electrical assembly, cable preparation and industrial maintenance work.
Can this clear tubing protect printed cable identification labels?
Yes. The transparent construction makes HS248CLEAR suitable for covering appropriately sized cable identification markers while keeping printed information visible. Compatibility with the marker material and installation temperature should be checked before use.
How is the Partex HS248CLEAR installed?
Cut the tubing to the required length, slide it over the wire, connection or identification marker and apply controlled, even heat using a suitable heat gun until the tubing contracts around the assembly. Ensure the selected tubing diameter is appropriate for the application.
Trusted for Professional Cable Identification and Protection
Partex heat shrink tubing provides electrical installers, panel builders and industrial maintenance teams with a practical solution for neat cable insulation, organised wiring and dependable identification. The clear HS248CLEAR variant is particularly useful where protective sleeving must preserve the visibility of underlying cable markings and conductor colours.
