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Airshrink Tubing

Airshrink

Airshrink tubing, the product that started it all, shrinks when exposed to air, making it an ideal alternative to heatshrink for installations where the use of open heat sources is not possible or practical. Supplied in expanded form in almost any length or colour, with diameters ranging from 1 mm to 90 mm, Airshrink has been and remains a trusted sleeving solution for almost 40 years.

Reels of airshrink tubing
Airshrink

Key Features

Max Shrink Ratio 1.5:1
15 Minutes Handling Time
90% recovery in 1 hour
Operating Temperature -35 to 80°C
High Chemical Resistance
Excellent Electrical Properties
Flame Retardant When Recovered
Colour: Standard
Uniform Shrinkage, Even Around Bends
Insulation and Covering Solutions

Applications

Busbar Insulation

Insulation and colour coding of busbars and bustubes.

Strain Relief

Insulation and strain relief of heat sensitive electronic components.

Handle Covers

Covering of handles for electrical, aesthetic and functional requirements (e.g. lawn mowers, gym equipment etc.).

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Heatshrink Tubing and Components

Heatshrink

Heatshrink tubing and components are normally cross-linked polyolefin products designed and manufactured to meet a variety of needs. Available in general-purpose or flame-retardant forms, offering high dielectric strength and excellent mechanical properties suitable for various applications, including insulation and colour coding of busbars and lugs, cable and component identification.

A heatshrink machine in use at a factory
Cable Repair Sleeve

ACRS

ACRS is a wrap-around sleeve which provides a fast and convenient way to repair both power and telecom cables. The hot-melt adhesive lining ensures a waterproof seal.

Cable Repair Sleeve (ACRS)
ACRS

Key Features

Shrink ratio 3 : 1
Thermochromic heat-activated paint
Operating temperature -35°C to 105°C
Excellent impact and abrasion resistance
Excellent resistance to environmental cracking and UV exposure
Colour - Black
Minimum shrink temperature 120°C
Cable Repair Sleeve

Applications

Water Pipes
Temporary repairs to low-pressure water and sewerage pipes
Gas Lines
Temporary repairs to low-pressure gas lines
Permanent Repairs
Permanent sheath repairs on both power and telecom cables
Identification Markers

AHMS

AHMS is a military-grade flattened heat shrinkable ladder/rail type marker sleeve designed to offer outstanding resistance to oil, especially long-term exposure at high temperatures. AHMS is manufactured from UV and thermally stable flame retardant radiation crosslinked polyolefin material which is also RoHS compliant. Printing is easy by means of a thermal transfer or laser printer.

Identification Markers (AHMS)
AHMS

Key Features

Outstanding resistance to fluids and oils. Including JP-8 aviation fuel oil.
RoHS compliant
Flame retardant
UV stable
Meets AMS-DTL 23053/6 classes 1 and 3, SAE AS 81531, MIL-STD-202F method 215J and NFF 00608 class A and H
Printings have excellent abrasive resistance, even if contamination is encountered before shrinking
Shrink ratio 3 : 1
Colours - yellow (white on demand)
Perforated versions on demand
ACPIT - continuous identification heatshrinkable tubing on reels for more cost-effective printing
Identification Markers

Applications

Identification
Identification requirements in military/defence, aerospace and marine applications
Medium Wall Adhesive Lined

AMWA

AMWA is a polyolefin medium wall tubing with outstanding insulation and environmental sealing properties. AMWA is UV-resistant and has excellent mechanical properties.

Medium Wall Adhesive Lined (AMWA)
AMWA

Key Features

Shrink ratio 3 : 1
Operating temperature -55°C to 110°C
Excellent impact and abrasion resistance
Excellent environmental and UV resistance
High electrical insulation properties
Colours - Black
Minimum full recovery temperature 120°C
Medium Wall Adhesive Lined

Applications

Repairs
Cable sheath repairs
Weatherproofing
Encapsulation and weatherproofing of irregular shapes
Harnesses
Waterproofing of cable and wire harnesses
Strain Relief
Strain relief and protection of connector components
Joints
Inner and outer sleeves for joints from 1 kV to 36 kV
Thin Wall

ATW

ATW is a halogen-free, RoHS, flame retardant tubing designed for application in closed and sensitive environments such as trains, ships and underground mining where the formation of acid gas after fire must be minimised to avoid consequential damage to computers, plc's and electronic control equipment. Being RoHS compliant means the product does not contain restricted substances such as Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Hexavalent Chrome (Cr6) and Mercury (Hg). RoHS is now a requirement in the automotive industry.

Thin Wall (ATW)
ATW

Key Features

Cross-Linked Polyolefin
Shrink Ratio 2 : 1 (3 : 1 on request)
Operating Temperature -55°C to 125°C
Excellent flame retardance VW-1
Standard colours are green and yellow, stripes and clear
Minimum shrink temperature 70°C
Black - UV Stable
Thin Wall

Applications

Enclosed Areas
Any enclosed areas which contain sensitive electronic equipment and computers
Automotive Harnesses
RoHS coupled with flame retardant properties makes this product suitable for use in automotive harnesses
Electronics and Telecommunications
Quick recovery at low temperatures makes it ideal for use in electronics and telecommunication applications
Thin Wall

ATW...CL

ATW...CL is a non-flame retardant clear tubing with excellent oil resistance and clarity. ATW...CL is RoHS-compliant and halogen-free.

Thin Wall (ATW...CL)
ATW...CL

Key Features

Shrink Ratio 2 : 1
Operating Temperature -55°C to 125°C
High chemical resistance
Good abrasion resistance
Excellent Oil Resistance
Minimum shrink temperature 115°C
Thin Wall

Applications

Strain Relief
Strain relief for electrical and electronic connections where visibility of connection is required
Retainer
Clear retainer for shock absorbers on safety harnesses
Resistant Covering
Abrasion and oil-resistant covering for heatshrink and write and wrap labels
Oil Barrier
Oil barrier in paper cable joints
Thin Wall

ATW...MIL

ATW...MIL is an ultra-thin, highly flexible, fast-shrinking thermally stabilized flame retardant polyolefin tubing. Its excellent insulation oil, chemical and environmental properties make it suitable for the most arduous conditions in the military and rail industries.

Thin Wall (ATW...MIL)
ATW...MIL

Key Features

Continuous operating temperature -55°C to 135°C
Minimum shrink temperature 70°C
In compliance with SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5 class 1 and 3
Shrink ratio 2 : 1 (3 : 1 on request)
Excellent flame retardance VW1
Colour - Black (Other colours upon request)
Excellent corrosive resistant properties
Excellent oil and chemical resistance
RoHS compliant
Thin Wall

Applications

Antenna Protection
Antenna Protection
Strain Relief
Strain relief on connectors
Protection
Suitable for protection of corrosion-proof metallic rods and tubes
Sensitive Applications
Due to its fast-shrinking temperature, it is suitable for sensitive applications
Wiring & Harnesses
Its superior properties make it suitable for insulation and bundling of electrical wiring and harnesses
Thin Wall Adhesive Lined

ADW3

ADW3 is manufactured by co-extrusion of polyolefin and hot-melt adhesive. The product has been developed for applications that require a flame retardant highly flexible thin wall tubing with a higher shrink ratio and where a moisture seal is required.

Thin Wall Adhesive Lined (ADW3)
ADW3

Key Features

Crosslinked polyolefin
Shrink ratio 3 : 1
Adhesive lined
Operating temperature -45°C to 125°C
Excellent flame retardant properties VW-1
Standard colours are black and clear
Minimum shrink temperature 70°C
RoHS/REACH compliant
Excellent oil and chemical resistance
In compliance with SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/4
Thin Wall Adhesive Lined

Applications

Various Components
Its 3 : 1 shrink ratio can easily cope with components of varying diameter, with no tendency to split
Electronics and Telecommunications
Quick recovery at low temperatures makes it ideal for use in electronics and telecommunication applications
Harnesses
Bundling of wires and cables for flexible harnesses, including automotive and marine harnesses
Electrical Connections
Environmental seal & insulation for electrical and electronic connections
Thin Wall Adhesive Lined

ADW4

ADW4 is an adhesive-lined flame retardant tubing. A high shrink ratio combined with excellent sealing characteristics makes this product ideal for electrical and electronic connections where a moisture seal is required.

Thin Wall Adhesive Lined (ADW4)
ADW4

Key Features

Shrink ratio 4 : 1
Operating temperature -55°C to 135°C
Good flame retardant properties
Good electrical and fungal resistant properties
Colours - Black
Minimum/fully recovered shrink temperature 90°C to 110°C
Thin Wall Adhesive Lined

Applications

Strain Relief
Waterproof strain relief connections
Submersible
Low-voltage submersible connections

Joints
Low voltage joints
Harnesses
Automotive wiring harnesses
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Cable Management and Protection Solutions

Extrusions

Our in-house manufacturing facility enables us to extrude various products with different materials based on the client’s requirements. These include flexible and semi-rigid forms, spiral bind, PVC tubing, and cable protective channels among others. Spiral Bind as an example is a general-purpose helically split thermoplastic tube manufactured in various diameters and colours, primarily used for organizing and protecting cables and hoses.

PVC Grommet/Edge Protection Strip
Cable Tie Protective Channel

ACPC

ACPC stainless steel cable tie protective channel is manufactured from UV stable flexible heavy metal-free PVC material. The channel was designed to be used with stainless steel cable ties, especially the type that incorporates a metal ball-locking mechanism. By using the channel, you can retain tension when tying two hard surfaces together and avoid damage to cable outer sheaths in applications where vibration/movement is expected.

Cable Tie Protective Channel (ACPC)
ACPC

Key Features

UV stable
Highly flexible
Colours: Black is standard, others on request
Can be cut to customers requirements
Easy to use
PVC Grommet/Edge Protection Strip

AGS

This edge protection grommet is produced from flexible PVC material and is suitable for use in applications where protection is required against sharp edges. These include panels and enclosures that have been cut to route cables through.

PVC Grommet/Edge Protection Strip (AGS)
AGS

Key Features

Highly flexible
Colour - Black
Aesthetically attractive finish
PVC Tubing

PVC

This specially formulated polyvinylchloride tubing is designed for continuous operation in the -15°C to 70°C temperature range. The thin wall makes it suitable for use in any harness & electronic assembly application.

PVC Tubing (PVC)
PVC

Key Features

Very flexible
Thin wall thickness
Colours: Black/White are standard, others on request
Standard packaging: 100 m reels
Can be cut to customer requirements
PVC Tubing

Applications

Sorting
Colour coding of cables
Harnesses
All harnesses including automotive, slot machines, mining equipment, industrial equipment
Spiral Bind

ASB

ASB is a thermoplastic tubing which is spiral cut. Spiral bind is a cable management product used to tidy up data and telecom cables and wires around the office and home.

Spiral Bind (ASB)
ASB

Key Features

Operating temperatures -25°C to 70°C
Available in different thicknesses
Colours: Black/Neutral are standard, others on request
Easy to use
Spiral Bind

Applications

Mechanical Protection
Mechanical protection and colour coding for hydraulic and pneumatic hoses
Cable Harnesses
Cable harnesses - keeping individual wires together during assembly
Cable Management
Cable management system, telecoms and data cables at the office and home
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Cable Management and Tapes

Other Products

We provide a range of additional products to complement our main offerings, ensuring comprehensive solutions for all your electrical needs.

Airshrink Other Products
Expandable Braided Sleeving

ABSP

ABSP polyester sleeving offers good abrasion resistance and is flame-retardant and halogen-free. The loosely woven construction enables the sleeving to expand to almost 1.5 times its size and allows for easier installation on cables, hoses, bulky connectors, and plugs.

Expandable Braided Sleeving (ABSP)
Expandable Braided Sleeving

Applications

Rating
AHFR, UL 94 V0 rated
Panels & Switchboards
Panel/Switchboard manufacturing to route and protect cables, especially where movement is required
Protection
Protection and bundling of tubing and industrial hoses
Harnesses
Vehicle harnesses
Bundling
Bundling of cables/wiring in electronic applications
Hot Melt Tape

AHT

AHT is a hot-melt tape that melts and flows when heated.

Hot Melt Tape (AHT)
AHT

Key Features

Excellent environmental seal
RoHS compliant
Halogen-free
Clear/transparent colour
Hot Melt Tape

Applications

Sealing
Any applications that require sealing against moisture and dust
Uses
Suitable for use with heatshrink and moulds
Self-Amalgamating Tape

ASM

ASM self-amalgamating EPR rubber tape is non-sticky but bonds to itself within hours. This forms a homogeneous moulding which is waterproof and electrically insulating. To apply, remove the separator film, gently stretch and wrap with a 50% overlap.

ASM Self-Amalgamating Tape
ASM Self-Amalgamating Tape
ASM Self-Amalgamating Tape
ASM

Key Features

Sealing, Insulating, and Weather Resistant
Ozone, Corona, and UV Resistant
Suitable for use in LV, MV, and HV applications
High dielectric strength
Forms a stable, long-lasting joint
For indoor and outdoor applications
Self-Amalgamating Tape

Applications

Grips
Soft non-slip handgrip in sports racquets and bicycles
Repairs
Temporary repairs to water hose and pipe leaks
Metal Pipes
Corrosion protection if wrapped onto metal pipes
Cable Joints
Moisture sealing of power cable joints