Innovative Uses Of Heat Shrink Tubing

What is heat shrink tubing?

Heat shrink tubing is a plastic tube that is used for insulating and labeling all kinds of wirings. It is used in several industry niches to repair the old wires or to join the new ones. Heat shrink tubing is a brilliant invention with uses in home, industrial and commercial areas. It is created from nylon or polyolefin that shrinks rapidly. The shrinkage happens due to the heat applied to the tube. The tube always shrinks in size not longitudinally.

Uses of heat shrink tubing 

Wire insulation

Insulation was the original use of the heat shrink tube. It offers insulation from water and electrical fire to the wiring. It can be used to insulate electrical wires, stereo equipment including headphones and all the electrical outdoor and indoor wiring.

Grip 

Grips on the sporting equipment and tool handles wear over time. Heat shrink tubing can be used to regrip the sporting equipment and tool handles. The old grips that have been reduced to the jagged pieces can be regripped with the tubing. Tubing makes the handles comfortable along with extending the life of the equipment. Similarly, tubing can be used on tool handles and to prevent the sharp teeth of Helping hands from scratching the equipment.

Labelling

Tubing can be used to label different keys. The heat shrink tubing grips the upper portion of the key. Different color can be used for the different key. Similarly, garden hose, toothbrushes, and other objects can be labeled in different colors.

Automotive repair

Tubing can be used in automotive repair. Adhesive lined tubing forms an effective barrier between the automotive fluids and moisture.

Fixing laces

The plastic ends of laces often breaking, fraying the laces. A small piece of tubing can be used to cover the plastic end of the lace.

The heat shrink tubing is reduced to its snug size by applying heat. It is necessary to stay safe while doing so. Uneven heat can melt and burn the tubing. Uneven shrinkage, damage, and even insulation failure can happen. Experts recommend not to use the open heat source.