Polyolefin Heatshrink Tubing
V-SERIES is a general purpose flexible polyolefin heatshrink designed for the insulation and mechanical protection of wires, cables and conduits.
Our standard range is extremely cost effective and available in a multitude of colours and sizes.
Our adhesive lined heatshrink has a thermoplastic adhesive liner that melts and seals the inner components – offering environmental protection.
| Material: | Polyolefin |
|---|---|
| Temperature Range: | -55°C to +125°C |
| Shrink Ratio: | Polyelofin – 2 to 1 Adhesive Lined – 3 to 1 |
| Shrink Temperature: | < +125°C |
| Other Features: | Flame Retardant |
UL approved options available upon request for 2 to 1 ratio, please enquire for further information.
Standard Polyolefin Heatshrink
Shrink Ratio – 2 to 1
| Product Code | Size Before | Size After | Reel Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| V1.2 | 1.2mm | 0.6mm | 150m |
| V1.6 | 1.6mm | 0.8mm | 150m |
| V2.4 | 2.4mm | 1.2mm | 150m |
| V3.2 | 3.2mm | 1.6mm | 150m |
| V4.8 | 4.8mm | 2.4mm | 75m |
| V6.4 | 6.4mm | 3.2mm | 75m |
| V9.5 | 9.5mm | 4.7mm | 75m |
| V12.7 | 12.7mm | 6.4mm | 50m |
| V19.1 | 19.1mm | 9.5mm | 50m |
| V25.4 | 25.4mm | 12.7mm | 30m |
| V38.1 | 38.1mm | 19.0mm | 30m |
| V50.8 | 50.8mm | 25.4mm | 30m |
| V76.2 | 76.2mm | 38.1mm | 15m |
| V102.0 | 102.0mm | 50.8mm | 15m |
Please specify which colour you want by suffixing the following colour code to the product code:
BK (Black), BL (Blue), BN (Brown), C (Clear), G (Grey), GR (Green),
GY (Green/Yellow), R (Red), W (White), Y (Yellow).
Adhesive Lined Polyolefin Heatshrink
Shrink Ratio – 3 to 1
| Product Code | Size Before | Size After |
|---|---|---|
| VA3.0BK | 3.0mm | 1.0mm |
| VA4.8BK | 4.8mm | 1.6mm |
| VA6.0BK | 6.0mm | 2.0mm |
| VA9.0BK | 9.0mm | 3.0mm |
| VA12.0BK | 12.0mm | 4.0mm |
| VA18.0BK | 18.0mm | 6.0mm |
| VA24.0BK | 24.0mm | 8.0mm |
| VA39.0BK | 39.0mm | 13.0mm |
All items above sold in 1.2mtr lengths. Coil sizes available upon request.
Available in Black as standard.
Blue, Red & White available upon request but MOQ will apply – please enquire for details.
FAQs
Heat shrink tubing is an element found in most electrical setups, which insulates your wires, protects them from external factors (such as dust and moisture) and binds otherwise loose wires, connectors, joints, terminals and splices together.
When exposed to heat, the tubing placed around your electrical components and wires collapses to fit the equipment’s contours – creating a protective layer.
To create heat shrink tubing, manufacturers first use extrusion to make a tube of thermoplastic material. The materials used vary depending on the intended application, but ours at Flex It are made with polyolefin.
Once extruded, it is heated and forced to expand – increasing the tube’s diameter and then set aside to cool to room temperature and set.
The expanded tube is then placed around the wires and heated to a specific temperature, which causes it to soften and shrink back to its original size – effectively enclosing your wires and other electrical components within a tight protective layer.
Polyolefin shrink tubing is much more popular than its PVC counterpart, and with good reason.
Polyolefin offers excellent thermal resistance and can withstand temperatures as high as 125-135°C – which makes it ideal for all sorts of industrial, mechanical and manufacturing applications.
There are also adhesive-lined polyolefin options available, which provide a secure, non-slip tube for your cables and offer increased support and protection for your electrical components in the harshest conditions.
To find out more about the heat shrink tubes we have available here at Flex It, don’t hesitate to contact our team.
We’re always available and happy to share our expertise and provide product recommendations!
Aside from being so versatile and easy to use, our polyolefin heat shrink tubing offers many benefits, including:
- Protection against abrasion, low impacts and sharp cutting edges
- Protection from water, chemicals, dust and other contaminants
- Improved organisation of wires and cables
- A smoother texture and a neater, more cohesive appearance
- Excellent thermal and electrical insulation
- Enhanced structural support, which allows less strain to be put on wires, connectors and other components
To get your hands on polyolefin heat shrink tubing from Flex It, simply make a note of the correct product codes and give us a call or fill out our online enquiry form to place an order.
All orders placed before 2:00pm Monday-Friday will be dispatched the same day, subject to stock availability, and delivered directly to your door on the next working day!
As a small family-run business established in 1995, we’ve built quite a reputation for ourselves over the years here at Flex It.
We’re immensely proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of flexible conduits and cable management systems, and we always strive to provide the highest quality products on the market.
We’ve worked with a handful of some of the most high-profile businesses, including Argos, Cineworld and Alton Towers, and we’d love for you to join them in becoming one of our many happy customers!
To find out more about our range of V-series or to place an order with us, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly experts.
Call us on 01530 812 195 or email us at sales@flex-it.co.uk and we’ll respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.