1/8 inch Heat Shrink Tubing

Available in lengths of 25, 50, and 100 Feet. Choose from Black or Red.

1/8 inch Heat Shrink Tubing. Available in lengths of 25, 50, and 100 Feet. Choose from Black or Red.

Heat Shrink Tubing is placed over the connection to be protected and then heated with an oven, hot air gun or similar tool. Convenient but less effective methods for shrinking the tube include a soldering iron (held in close proximity, but not touching the tube) or the heat from a lighter. These processes cause the tubing to contract as far as one sixth of its original diameter (dependent on the heat shrink), providing a snug fit over irregularly shaped joints. This provides good electrical insulation, protection from dust, solvents and other foreign materials, as well as strain relief. If overheated, heat shrink tubing can melt, scorch or catch fire like any other plastic.