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HSMB16GREEN Partex 2:1 heat shrink tubing, 1.6/0.8mm, green, pack 17m
Partex HSMB16GREEN green 2:1 heat shrink tubing with a 1.6 mm supplied diameter, 0.8 mm recovered diameter and 17 m pack length, designed for electrical insulation, mechanical protection and colour identification of appropriately sized fine wires and miniature conductor assemblies.
£13.90
Why Choose the Partex HSMB16GREEN 2:1 Green Heat Shrink Tubing?
The Partex HSMB16GREEN is a professional 2:1 green heat shrink tubing designed for electrical insulation, mechanical protection and colour identification of small-diameter wires and conductors. Featuring a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm and a nominal fully recovered diameter of 0.8 mm, this fine-diameter heat shrink sleeving provides a practical solution for protecting appropriately sized electrical wiring, miniature conductor sections and compact electrical connections.
Part of the Partex heat shrink tubing range, HSMB16GREEN uses heat-activated radial contraction to form a close-fitting protective covering around compatible wires and components. Its distinctive green colour supports visual differentiation of wiring groups, circuits and cable assemblies where green identification is appropriate to the installation's wiring conventions.
With a 2:1 nominal shrink ratio, the tubing can contract from its supplied diameter of 1.6 mm towards a recovered diameter of 0.8 mm when heated correctly. Supplied in a convenient 17 m pack, Partex HSMB16GREEN is suitable for electrical contractors, control panel manufacturers, electronics technicians, maintenance engineers and OEM equipment builders requiring compact protective sleeving for precision wiring applications.
Key Advantages
- 2:1 shrink ratio: Provides controlled dimensional recovery for a close fit around appropriately sized fine wires and components.
- 1.6 mm supplied diameter: Suitable for positioning over compatible small conductors and compact wiring sections before shrinking.
- 0.8 mm recovered diameter: Allows the tubing to contract around suitable miniature wires for a neat protective finish.
- Green colour identification: Supports visual differentiation of designated wiring groups and electrical assemblies where permitted by applicable standards.
- Fine-diameter construction: Particularly useful for small conductors where larger heat shrink tubing would be unsuitable.
- Electrical insulation: Provides supplementary insulating sleeving when correctly selected for the application's electrical requirements.
- Mechanical protection: Helps protect covered conductors against abrasion, rubbing and routine handling damage.
- Compact protective covering: Adds a close-fitting sleeve without unnecessarily increasing the diameter of small wiring assemblies.
- Professional wiring finish: Creates a tidy appearance around suitable conductor sections and miniature wiring transitions.
- Cut-to-length convenience: Allows installers to prepare individual sleeves for different electrical assembly requirements.
- 17 m pack: Provides a practical quantity for electrical installation, maintenance and manufacturing operations.
- Versatile applications: Suitable for instrumentation, electronic equipment, control systems and compact cable harnesses.
Key Features
- Partex green heat shrink tubing for electrical insulation, wire protection and colour identification.
- Manufacturer part number: HSMB16GREEN.
- Nominal shrink ratio: 2:1.
- Nominal supplied diameter: 1.6 mm.
- Nominal recovered diameter: 0.8 mm.
- Colour: Green.
- Pack length: 17 m.
- Heat-activated radial shrinking for close-fitting protective sleeving.
- Suitable for appropriately sized fine electrical wires and miniature conductor assemblies.
- Supports colour-based wire identification where green is an appropriate designation.
- Helps protect covered conductors against routine mechanical wear.
- Provides a neat finish around suitable wiring sections and conductor transitions.
- Can be cut into individual lengths according to installation requirements.
- Suitable for professional electrical installation, equipment assembly and maintenance applications.
Reliable Insulation, Mechanical Protection and Colour Identification for Fine Electrical Wires
The Partex HSMB16GREEN provides a practical solution for electrical installations requiring compact protective sleeving and clear visual differentiation of suitable wiring. Its nominal 1.6 mm supplied diameter allows the tubing to be positioned over appropriately sized fine conductors before heating. Once controlled heat is applied, the tubing contracts around the underlying wire to create a close-fitting protective covering.
The 2:1 shrink ratio provides a useful recovery range for miniature conductor assemblies. With a nominal fully recovered diameter of 0.8 mm, the tubing can reduce to approximately half its original diameter. Correct sizing is essential: the wire or component must fit through the tubing before installation, and the sleeve must recover sufficiently to grip the finished conductor.
The green colour offers a visual identification option for appropriately designated wires, wiring groups and electrical assemblies. However, colour selection must follow the relevant wiring regulations and installation documentation. In UK and European electrical installations, the combined green/yellow colour designation is reserved for protective earth conductors; plain green tubing should not be assumed to provide compliant protective earth identification or be used where it could create confusion about conductor function.
Fine-diameter heat shrink tubing is particularly useful in industrial control panels, instrumentation equipment and electronic assemblies, where individual conductors may require supplementary insulation or protection against abrasion and routine handling damage. HSMB16GREEN provides a compact finish that helps maintain orderly wiring arrangements without adding unnecessary bulk.
The 17 m pack is convenient for electrical workshops, OEM production environments and maintenance departments. Installers can cut the required length, slide it over the conductor and apply controlled heat using a suitable heat gun. Even heating helps achieve consistent recovery while reducing the risk of damage to delicate wire insulation, soldered connections or adjacent electronic components.
Where a defined voltage rating, flame classification, environmental protection level or moisture seal is required, the applicable product specifications must be checked. Standard heat shrink tubing should not be assumed to provide a watertight seal, adhesive bond or specific environmental rating without confirmation.
Typical Applications
- Electrical insulation of appropriately sized fine conductors.
- Protective sleeving for individual small electrical wires.
- Colour identification of designated wiring groups where permitted.
- Industrial control panel wiring and cable preparation.
- Electronic equipment wiring and component assembly.
- Instrumentation and signal wiring applications.
- Compact industrial automation and control systems.
- Miniature cable harness manufacturing and assembly.
- OEM electrical and electronic equipment production.
- Protection of suitable small wire joints and conductor transitions.
- Additional insulation around compatible miniature soldered connections.
- Electrical maintenance and fine-wire repair operations.
- Workshop preparation of small conductor assemblies.
- General-purpose fine-diameter wire insulation and mechanical protection.
Technical Specifications
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| Supply Format | 17 m | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Heat-shrink tubing | |
| Material | Polyolefin | |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 0.8–1.6 mm | |
| Internal Diameter Before Shrinking (mm) | 1.6 mm | |
| Shrink Ratio | 2:1 | |
| Colour | Green | |
| Adhesive Lined | No | |
| Manufacturer | Partex | |
| Product range | 2:1 Heat Shrink Tubing | |
| Manufacturer part number | HSMB16GREEN | |
| Product type | Green heat shrink tubing / electrical insulation sleeving | |
| Nominal shrink ratio | 2:1 | |
| Nominal diameter before shrinking | 1.6 mm | |
| Nominal diameter after recovery | 0.8 mm | |
| Colour | Green | |
| Pack length | 17 m | |
| Shrinking method | Controlled application of heat | |
| Primary functions | Electrical insulation, mechanical protection and colour identification | |
| Suitable component types | Appropriately sized fine wires, miniature conductors and compact wiring assemblies | |
| Installation | Cut to length, position over the wire or connection and apply heat evenly | |
| Typical installation environments | Electronic assemblies, instrumentation, control panels and cable harnesses | |
| HS Code | 39269097 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Partex HSMB16GREEN heat shrink tubing used for?
The Partex HSMB16GREEN is used for electrical insulation, mechanical protection and colour identification of appropriately sized fine wires and miniature conductor assemblies. Typical applications include control panel wiring, instrumentation, electronic equipment, cable harnesses and electrical maintenance.
What does the 2:1 shrink ratio mean?
A 2:1 shrink ratio means the tubing can contract to approximately half its original nominal diameter when fully recovered under suitable heating conditions. This allows it to fit closely around compatible fine wires and components.
What are the supplied and recovered diameters of HSMB16GREEN?
The tubing has a nominal supplied diameter of 1.6 mm and a nominal fully recovered diameter of 0.8 mm. The wire must fit inside the tubing before shrinking, and the tubing must recover sufficiently around the finished conductor.
How much Partex HSMB16GREEN tubing is supplied?
Partex HSMB16GREEN is supplied in a 17 m pack. The tubing can be cut into shorter sections to suit individual electrical insulation, protection and identification requirements.
Can green heat shrink tubing be used for wire identification?
Yes. The green colour can help distinguish designated wiring groups and electrical assemblies where permitted by the applicable wiring standards. Colour identification must remain consistent with the installation's conductor identification scheme and must not create confusion about electrical functions.
Is Partex HSMB16GREEN suitable for protective earth conductor identification?
Plain green heat shrink tubing should not be treated as a substitute for green/yellow protective earth identification where that colour combination is required by applicable UK or European wiring standards. For protective earth identification, select appropriately specified green/yellow sleeving.
Is HSMB16GREEN suitable for small electrical wires?
Yes. Its 1.6 mm nominal supplied diameter and 0.8 mm nominal recovered diameter make it suitable for appropriately sized fine conductors. The outside diameter of the wire, including its existing insulation, must be checked before selecting the tubing.
Can Partex HSMB16GREEN be used over soldered connections?
Yes, provided the soldered connection is small enough to fit through the tubing before shrinking and the finished sleeve meets the application's electrical and mechanical requirements. The connection dimensions should be checked carefully because the tubing has a nominal supplied diameter of only 1.6 mm.
Is Partex HSMB16GREEN waterproof?
The tubing provides protective sleeving around suitable wires and connections, but waterproof or moisture-sealing performance should not be assumed without a confirmed product rating. Where environmental sealing is required, an appropriately specified adhesive-lined heat shrink product should be selected.
How should the Partex HSMB16GREEN be installed?
Ensure the electrical circuit is safely isolated, cut the tubing to the required length and slide it over the suitable wire or connection. Apply controlled, even heat using an appropriate heat gun until the tubing has contracted around the conductor. Allow it to cool before handling, taking care to avoid overheating fine wire insulation and nearby electronic components.
A Practical Choice for Professional Fine-Wire Insulation and Identification
Partex heat shrink tubing provides electrical contractors, electronics technicians, control panel builders, OEM manufacturers and industrial maintenance teams with a practical solution for fine-wire insulation, mechanical protection and colour identification. The HSMB16GREEN variant combines a nominal 1.6 mm supplied diameter, 0.8 mm recovered diameter, 2:1 shrink ratio, green finish and convenient 17 m pack length for preparing and protecting appropriately sized electrical conductors.
