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Transparent heat shrink tubing

Transparent heat shrink tubing makes it possible to keep a cable visible and identifiable, while still protecting it thanks to the shielding properties of the tubing.

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  1. Two black H-2F thin-wall polyolefin heat shrink tubes next to each other, one in the original size, and one with the end part shrinked.
    WKK - H-2F - Thin-wall heat shrink tubing - 2:1 - Operating temperature up to 135 °C
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  2. Two black H-2F(3X) thin-wall polyolefin heat shrink tubes next to each other, one in the original size, and one shrunk to two different sizes.
    WKK - H-2F(3X) - Thin-wall heat shrink tubing - 3:1 - Operating temperature up to 135 °C
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  3. Two black H-2F thin-wall polyolefin heat shrink tubes next to each other, one in the original size, and one with the end part shrinked.
    WKK - H-2R - Thin-wall heat shrink tubing - 2:1 - Operating temperature up to 135 °C
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  4. Two black H-1 thin-wall polyolefin heat shrink tubes next to each other, one in the original size, and one with the end part shrinked.
    WKK - H-1 - Thin-wall heat shrink tubing - 2:1 - Not flame retardant - Operating temperature up to 105 °C
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  5. Two black H-5(3X)-F dual-wall polyolefin heat shrink tubes, one in the original size, and one shrunk to two different sizes.
    WKK - H-5(3X)-F - Thin-wall heat shrink tubing - 3:1 - With adhesive - Operating temperature up to 135 °C
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  6. Two black H-5(3X)-F dual-wall polyolefin heat shrink tubes, one in the original size, and one shrunk to two different sizes.
    WKK - H-5R(3X) - Thin-wall heat shrink tubing - 3:1 - With adhesive - Halogen free - Operating temperature up to 125 °C
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  7. Two black H-5(3X)-F dual-wall polyolefin heat shrink tubes, one in the original size, and one shrunk to two different sizes.
    WKK - H-5R(4X) - Thin-wall heat shrink tubing - 4:1 - With adhesive - Halogen free - Operating temperature up to 125 °C
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  8. A white H-175K special heat shrink tube on a white background.
    WKK - H-175K - Kynar® - Thin-wall heat shrink tubing - 2:1 - Operating temperature up to 175 °C - Resistant to chemicals
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  9. Two transparant HTFE special heat shrink tubes next to each other, one in the original size, and one with the end part shrinked.
    WKK - HTFE - Teflon® - Thin-wall heat shrink tubing - 1.5:1 - Operating temperature up to 260 °C - Resistant to chemicals
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  10. Vier transparante HFSP krimpbare glasvezel kabelverbinders (speciale krimpkous), zijaanzicht, op een witte achtergrond.
    WKK - HFSP - Heat shrinkable fibre optic splice protectors - 2:1 - Operating temperature up to 100 °C
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Types of transparent heat shrink tubing

The following ten types of heat shrink tubing from our range are available in a transparent version, in addition to the other colors in which these variants are offered:

Properties of transparent heat shrink tubing

Apart from transparency, there are no unique properties specific to transparent heat shrink tubing. When choosing a type or color of heat shrink tubing, several characteristics are important to consider: wall thickness, shrink ratio, and properties specific to that type of tubing.

Wall thickness

In general, we offer heat shrink tubing in three possible wall thicknesses:

Most heat shrink tubing types are thin-wall. These offer more flexibility but are less resistant to abrasion and other mechanical influences compared to thick-wall tubing.

All types of transparent heat shrink tubing are thin-wall, with a wall thickness ranging between 0.4 and 0.8 millimetres.

Shrink ratio

Different types of transparent heat shrink tubing can have different shrink ratios. The following shrink ratios are available depending on the type of transparent heat shrink tubing:

The shrink ratio indicates how the diameter of the tubing before shrinking compares to the diameter after shrinking. For example, if a heat shrink tube has a pre-shrink diameter of 12 millimetres, then with a shrink ratio of 2:1, the post-shrink diameter is 6 millimetres. With a 3:1 ratio, it becomes 4 millimetres; with 4:1, it's 3 millimetres; and with 1.5:1, it's 8 millimetres.

Specific properties

Different types of heat shrink tubing have different characteristics, and thus different applications. For instance, some types are more resistant to chemicals than others, some are flame-retardant or even self-extinguishing. Certain types are halogen-free, may or may not include adhesive, or are printable. Pay close attention to these properties when selecting the right type of tubing.

Applications of transparent heat shrink tubing

As mentioned in the introduction, transparent heat shrink tubing is often used to keep a cable visible while still protecting it. Another common application is to mark a cable and then shrink transparent tubing over the marking to keep it visible.

Personal advice

Wondering which type of transparent heat shrink tubing is best suited for your application? Our advisors are ready to help you make the right choice. Simply get in touch with them. You can also request samples, so you can test the tubing yourself before making a final decision. Contact our advisors directly.

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