High-performance heat shrink tubing products provide an easy and cost-effective solution in a range of applications in demanding environments, providing protection to electrical wiring, splices and fluid management in a wide range of vehicle types, from industrial to defence vehicles as well as motorsport.
Adhesive lined tubing products can reliably seal and protect against moisture and fluid, corrosion, and extreme temperatures.
Available in a wide range of materials that offer different degrees of flexibility, we supply heat shrink tubing that can meet a range of automotive industry standards in flame retardant and halogen-free options that are RoHS/ELV compliant.
Application | Challenge | Products |
Engine bay cable protection |
Protection of electrical cables and components
High temperatures Fluid Resistance Abrasion Protection Flexibility |
DR-25
Excellent fluid resistance -75°C to +150°C |
Hoses |
Compact spaces
Cooling hose proximity to engine components Abrasion/ChafingFlexibility |
HFT5000 Flexible fabric, easy installation Excellent abrasion protection Meets automotive abrasion specs Safe installation without hot knife cutting equipment -40°C to +125°C 2:1 Shrink Ratio at +110°C Fluid resistant |
Brake Pipes |
Exposure
Damage and corrosion |
AP-2000 Protection from corrosion Flexible for bending after installation Adhesive seal prevents moisture ingress -40°C to +80°C Shrink Temp: +110°C Fluid resistant |
Air Conditioning |
Insulation & Protection
Corrosion Thermal Insulation |
RPT-120
Easy installation -40°C to +120°C AP-2000 -40°C to +80°C
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Diesel Injection Clusters |
Noise reduction | ATUM Noise dampening Moisture-proof adhesive seal -55°C to +110°C |
Application | Challenge | Products |
Connectors |
Rigid cabling Tight radius bends Moist and high temperature engine bays |
CRN
Excellent abrasion resistance -55°C to +135°C HTAT -55°C to +125°C
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In-line Splices |
Protection
Splice insulation Reinforce crimp connection |
RPPM
Low profile -40°C to +85°C
QSZH Adhesive lined for strong bond -40°C to +125°C |
Miniature Splices |
Protection
Fragile wire splices |
Application | Challenge | Products |
In-line Splices |
Moisture Protection Water & salt spray corrosionWeak splice joints |
QSZH
Adhesive lined for excellent sealing -40°C to +125°C Low profile -40°C to +85°C Excellent sealing -40°C to +150°C |
End Splices |
Sealing | ES-CAP
Strain relief and abrasion protection -40°C to +125°C |
Connector |
Protection
Two to 18 way connectors require sealing from wet and high temperatures in the engine bay. |
HTAT Low profile, semi-flexible Strain relief and sealing, moisture proof High strength bond -55°C to +125°C
SCT -40°C to +150°C |
Ring Terminals |
Protection
Corrosion from moisture Mechanical damage and strain |
QSZH
Adhesive lined for excellent sealing -40°C to +125°C
Excellent sealing -40°C to +150°C
Protection against flexing, abrasion and cut-through -55°C to +125°C |
Wire Bundles |
Protection
Moisture/water Larger wire bundles |
RayBlock Sealing Kit
Low profile sealing RayBlock 85 -40°C to +85°C RayBlock 105 -40°C to +105°C |
Fuel pipes |
Environment
Reduce use of solvents and chemicals by replacing paint. |
LSTT
Rapid, low-temperature recovery -40°C to +125°C CGPT Chemical/solvent resistant -40°C to +135°C |
Ring Terminals |
Identification
Identify voltage, ground and signal wires. Prevention of incorrect connections for the life of the vehicle. |
RBK-RTP
Protection against flexing, abrasion and cut-through -55°C to +125°C Chemical/solvent resistant -40°C to +135°C
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Seat Belt Stalks |
Appearance
Functional yet pleasing finishing. |
TUGA
Uniform conformity and less length change -55°C to +125°C Rapid, low-temperature recovery -40°C to +125°C |
Gas Springs |
Appearance and Protection
Corrosion and damage Alternative to paint |
RPT-120
Tough layer with good finish -40°C to +120°C |
Antenna |
Protection
Glass or fibre wound antennas need protective covering. |
CGPT
Chemical/solvent resistant -40°C to +135°C
RPPM-NR801 Mechanical strength and flexibility -40°C to +85°C |